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Cory Booker, Senate and 25 hours

Booker breaks record with marathon 25-hour speech on Senate floor

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday to protest Trump policies and didn't stop till after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Cory Booker breaks record for longest known Senate speech, beating Strom Thurmond

WASHINGTON – Sen. Cory Booker on Tuesday delivered the longest recorded floor speech in Senate history, breaking the record set by segregationist Sen. Strom Thurmond in 1957. Booker began speaking on the Senate floor at 7 p.m. Monday evening to protest President Donald Trump's policies.

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Cory Booker broke a record with his 25-hour Senate floor speech. How did he prepare to do it?

After creating history by smashing the record for the longest Senate speech in history, Sen. Cory Booker told reporters as he walked off the floor that he was achy and tired, but grateful for his time. "I didn't know how long I could go. I'm so grateful I lasted for 25 hours," Booker said.

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Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump’s ambassador to NATO

The Senate has confirmed Matt Whitaker as President Donald Trump’s U.S. ambassador to NATO. The vote late Tuesday sends a ...

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Citing high taxes, Governor Bob Ferguson rejects Democratic budgets from Senate and House

Governor Bob Ferguson opposes tax-heavy budgets from the Senate and House, prioritizing fiscal responsibility for Washington ...

The Columbian14h

WA state Senate OKs gas tax hike and budget built on billions of new taxes

A divided Washington state Senate on Saturday approved a hike in the state’s gas tax and a two-year budget that hinges on ...

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Washington state eyes 6-cent gas tax hike to fund transportation projects

The proposed gas tax hike aims to generate $10 billion for state transportation projects over six years. The bill passed through the Senate, advancing to the House.

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