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Blame it on the filibuster

Have Americans still got the guts for democracy? In light of recent events in Washington, you’d have to say it’s doubtful.

Last week, the Senate voted 54-35 to establish an independent commission to investigate the seditious Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol — the most violent attack there since the War of 1812. The House had previously approved the measure 252-175.

If the Senate vote were a footb…

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