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BART JANSEN Washington Correspondent
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
04-27-2005
Collins gets heat over filibuster vote ; A possible rule change aimed at voting on judicial nominees could have long-range ramifications.
Byline: BART JANSEN Washington Correspondent
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