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ShazzieB

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Sat Jun 28, 2025, 08:57 PM

Jun 28

Everybody complains that Democrats "don't do anything," but when they ro something, it's treated as meaningless?

ALl righty then.

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Schumer says Democrats will force reading of 940-page megabill on Senate floor [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 28 OP

Now we just gotta get everyone to tune into C-SPAN! senseandsensibility Jun 28 #1

.... orangecrush Jun 28 #13

Forcing the reading gives more opportunities for social posts Bluetus Jun 28 #24

it's still going as of this morning cadoman Jun 29 #41

Cable TV or YT TV? I have neither. Hell...wouldn't a MSM want to run some of it Bengus81 Jun 29 #49

Well, it's better than a sternly worded letter, at least. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jun 28 #2

Ya think so HarryM Jun 29 #30

What do you suggest, then? mcar Jun 29 #34

Good! This should be practice for all legislation! Mark.b2 Jun 28 #3

I think the Parliamentarian is a hero... forgotmylogin Jun 28 #7

And had no business in a spending bill that qualifies for reconcilliation. paleotn Jun 28 #16

I would be ecstatic to do this for every bill going forward cadoman Jun 28 #8

I agree with you totally. Mark.b2 Jun 28 #11

Lawyers for lobbyists and business interest groups write most of our legislation. paleotn Jun 28 #18

Hopefully their lawyers are discovering all the shit in there so the Democrats can publicize it. dem4decades Jun 28 #4

As they should. And it should be on the news. This should not be controversial. OrlandoDem2 Jun 28 #5

Shrewed move Senator Schumer. Buddyzbuddy Jun 28 #6

First time many of those MF'ers will hear most of it... EarthFirst Jun 28 #9

At least it's shorter than it was (1116 pages originally), but it could still stand to lose about 300 more pages. patphil Jun 28 #10

Yeah that'll show 'em, Chuck orangecrush Jun 28 #12

From the Politico live update thingy BumRushDaShow Jun 28 #15

???? ShazzieB Jun 28 #21

Exactly. murielm99 Jun 29 #37

What do you suggest then? mcar Jun 29 #35

who is going to listen? Empty chamber? The testimony we usually hear is with no other members present. Evolve Dammit Jun 28 #14

It's read to establish it in the Congressional Record for the People, since ancianita Jun 29 #42

Aren't all bills published anyway with vote results and co sponsors? MichMan Jun 29 #48

I was responding to what ancianita Jun 29 #50

Sadly Americans aren't Figarosmom Jun 28 #17

Yeah...I mean, he's doing the right thing here under the circumstances we've been given, but the MSM kind of need to do Karasu Jun 28 #26

As someone deeply into tech, I find few uses for AI HariSeldon Jun 28 #19

EXCELLENT! ShazzieB Jun 28 #20

Good on Sen Schumer.. A Dam! Cha Jun 28 #22

is that like a fill a buster? AllaN01Bear Jun 28 #23

In a way yes (pun aside) BumRushDaShow Jun 29 #28

thanks for your information. AllaN01Bear Jun 29 #36

Credit where credit's due. I've had my misgivings with Chuck as of late, but this is something. Glad to see him using Karasu Jun 28 #25

are they reading it yet? it's 2am central time on sunday morning orleans Jun 29 #27

PBS News has it streaming live BumRushDaShow Jun 29 #29

About time... MiHale Jun 29 #31

republicans will still pass the bill........ joshdawg Jun 29 #32

Go Senator! Akakoji Jun 29 #33

MILLIONS OF AMERICANS ARE GOING TO LOSE BENEFITS, AND ALL THE DEM LEADERSHIP COMES UP WITH IS READ THE BILL. usaf-vet Jun 29 #38

They don't have a way to stop Reconciliation Bills. maxsolomon Jun 30 #53

I no longer have to play in their games. And the Parliamentarian has been bypassed, according to the last post I read. usaf-vet Jun 30 #54

Plus, Schumer is calling it Dem4life1970 Jun 29 #39

Robert Reich is calling it the Big Bullshit Bill - TBF Jun 29 #47

Lol yes, the same man who lied about lowering prices on day one... Dem4life1970 Jun 29 #52

at least maybe et tu Jun 29 #40

What good will that do? People don't listen to pols reading details to them even if those details will affect Texin Jun 29 #43

It's a procedural delaying tactic BumRushDaShow Jun 29 #44

I hope they're reading the most egregious provisions during the day. And... snot Jun 29 #45

The Senate Clerks were doing the reading BumRushDaShow Jun 29 #46

I don't believe any Senators are the ones reading it MichMan Jun 29 #51