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Issue Date: December 2, 2013

	Cover Story
	Going Nuclear Harry Reid led the fight to change the rules so nominees might be confirmed more easily, but that may not alter the Senate’s working relationships. Full Story Also in This Issue Freedom Could Constrain Moderates \| Not the First Time

Weekly Report

Actions and Reactions in Congress

The Week Ahead: Dec. 2-6, 2013

A Landmark Change to Filibuster

Banking Panel Approves Yellen For Top Fed Role

Senate Stalls on Authorization Measure

House Passes GOP Drilling, Pipeline, Fracking Bills; Subcommittee Acts on Cross-Border Approvals

Panel Approves Bill to Constrain Patent Infringement Lawsuits

Compounding Pharmacy Bill Is Enacted

Panel OKs Slate of CFPB Overhaul Bills, Would Replace Director

Fiscal 2014 Authorization Due on House Floor 'in the Near Future'

Political Unknown Beats Out State Senator in Louisiana's 5th District

Radel Takes Leave Following Drug Arrest

Veterans Measures Approved

House Passes Bill to Establish Federal Spending Website

Confirmation Expected For Jeh Johnson

For the Record

Status of Appropriations

Status of Legislation

In Focus
New Perspectives on Current Events Conferees Aim Low To Avoid Missing A Shift in the Wind For Climate Politics First-Responder Network Takes Tentative First Steps

Vantage Point
Trends and Forecasts in Government, Commerce, and Politics Norquist's Picks Client of the Month Club: TracFone Wireless of Miami Advertisers Aren't Sold On Tax Plan Heated Debate Over Fertilizer ICE Raids Are 'Racial Profiling,' Activists Say

On The Move
Education: Lisa A. Bushey Health Care: Jeff Myers Lobbying: Brad Mollet Law Firms: Aaron Cooper Agriculture: Richard Sellers

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