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Don’t blame the U.S. Constitution for the filibuster
Eric Black Ink

Don’t blame the U.S. Constitution for the filibuster

By Eric Black | 12/06/12

The filibuster was not created by the Constitution. It’s become a problem because of new political norms.

U.S. or parliamentary system? One is nearly gridlock-proof — and it ain’t ours
Eric Black Ink

U.S. or parliamentary system? One is nearly gridlock-proof — and it ain’t ours

By Eric Black | 10/02/12

Because of their structures, parliamentary systems are relatively gridlock-proof.

US Capitol at Night
D.C. Dispatches

Members of Congress — Minnesotans and all — stick to the party line

By Devin Henry | 08/06/12

WASHINGTON — More than three-quarters of members vote with their party more than 90 percent of the time; for Minnesota's delegation, only Walz and Peterson don't.

Rep. Collin Peterson
D.C. Dispatches

Even as the Blue Dogs decline, Rep. Collin Peterson sees an opening

By Devin Henry | 05/15/12

WASHINGTON — The Blue Dog Coalition is half the size it was in 2010, and they're facing tough prospects going into this fall's elections.