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Merkley Launches 14-Hour Senate Protest Against Trump’s Threats to Democracy

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Source: KATU
Merkley Launches 14-Hour Senate Protest Against Trump’s Threats to Democracy
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Senator Jeff Merkley held the Senate floor to protest President Trump's actions he claims threaten democracy, including voter suppression tactics and efforts to eliminate vote-by-mail, amid a government shutdown.

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  1. Merkley holds Senate floor, saying it's to 'protest Trump's grave threats to democracy'  KATU
  2. Democratic senator protests Trump’s ‘grave threats’ in marathon overnight floor speech  CNN
  3. Dem senator rails against Trump admin in marathon overnight floor speech  Fox News
  4. Democratic senator holds Senate floor for 13 hours and counting to protest Trump  The Hill
  5. Jeff Merkley ‘Filibuster’ Live: Senate Floor Speech Passes 14 Hours  Newsweek

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