In essence. we are being filibustereda tactic that was decried as obstructionist in the previous Congress. In case my friends on the other side of the aisle think this is going unnoticed. they should check the headlines. Look no further than an article from CNN on Tuesday: "Democrats block funding for DHS to protect Obama immigration orders." Or the Washington Times: "Democrats filibuster DHS spending bill. block GOP on amnesty debate." These headlines speak to a central flaw in the arguments of those who say we need a DHS bill. but then vote against this Senate proceeding to that very bill. On the one hand. they are saying we need a bill. but they wont go to the funding bill that is here before us. That is exactly what we are voting and trying to do. is to proceed to the DHS funding billwith an amendment process. with open debate.
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