Getting things through the US legislative process…

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Came across this article from the New York Times about extensions to gun rights going through along with a bill about restrictions on credit card companies.

Its an excellent example of the use of riders in the US legislative process and also the changing face of the Democrats for those elected in formerly Republican states.

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