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Joshua Spivak, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

November 10, 2014

Why Democrats should unilaterally disarm and kill filibuster for their own benefit

Following a frustrating two years topped off with their crushing losses on Election Day, Senate Democrats should start looking for creative solutions to improve their chances in 2016 and beyond.

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PORTVILLE — Portville boys soccer blew out Olean 5-0 at home on Saturday. Colin German had a hat-trick, while Luke Edwards and Garrett Reynolds had th...

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