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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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Why The Filibuster Is Necessary

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Sen. Harry Reid talks to press after the Senate passed the 'nuclear option' on filibuster rules. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Samuel L. Dorn
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What makes us think "majority rule" is even how the Senate is supposed to operate?

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Senate Reportedly Close To Filibuster Reform Deal

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Harry Reid is set to deliver moderate change to the Senate. (Brian Finifter/Flickr)

Matt Pressberg
Executive Producer

Senators Reid and McConnell are set to reach a modest deal.

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