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All posts tagged "filibuster"
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Opposition party gives up filibuster, counter-terrorism bill passes
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lawmakers approved South Korea’s first anti-terror legislation Wednesday after outnumbered opposition members ended more than a week of nonstop speeches in the National Assembly aimed at delaying the vote. Nearly 160 parliament...
- Posted March 2, 2016
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70 hours and counting: World record set for longest filibuster
By Rachel Lee South Korean opposition parties set a new world record for the longest filibuster, Friday, continuing their speeches for the fourth consecutive day to protest an anti-terrorism bill pushed by the ruling party. The main...
- Posted February 26, 2016
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Opposition lawmaker breaks record for longest filibuster
SEOUL (Yonhap) An opposition lawmaker set the record for the longest filibuster in Korean history Wednesday, delivering a 10 hour and 18 minute address on the parliamentary floor to block the passage of an anti-terrorism bill. Rep....
- Posted February 24, 2016
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Anti-terrorism bill fails to pass after filibuster in South Korea
SEOUL (Yonhap) — A long-stalled anti-terrorism bill failed to pass through a parliamentary session late Tuesday due to the main opposition party’s marathon filibuster. Rep. Kim Kwang-jin of the main opposition Minjoo Party of Korea took the...
- Posted February 23, 2016