Nuclear Implications The decision by Senate Democrats to use the so-called "Nuclear Option" in order to increase their capacity for approving judicial candidates would appear at first blush to damage the prospects for passing legislation, including the farm bill. However, those negotiations continue, as do budget talks. Additionally, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee gave bipartisan approval today to a bill that gives something to each side; assurances to cattlemen that they can graze their livestock on 250 million acres of public lands, while granting opportunity for rich environmental groups to buy out ranchers' grazing permits.The power grab over judicial nominees could still cause damage to the legislative process,...

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