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Subscribe to RSSTODAY: Democrats and Republicans agreed Thursday evening to modest change in the Senate rules to limit filibusters and avoid the gridlock that often keeps things from getting done on Capitol Hill. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports.
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Gridlock to one is freedom guaranteed to others.
The Founding Fathers wanted gridlock to promote better political process and deliberation. But today's senators just want some more expediency. This move is justified - for sure - given so much GOP refusal to put the country first.