President Obama made a statement today on the White House South Lawn blasting Senate Republicans for obstructing aid to small businesses.
Obama said, "When Congress reconvenes, this jobs bill will be the first business out of the gate. And the Senate Republican leadership needs to stop its efforts to block it."
Much has been made about Senate Republicans abuse of the filibuster, which has skyrocketed in recent years.
But less attention has been devoted to how Republican obstruction has held up hundreds of other important pieces of legislation, many of which passed the House with overwhelming majorities and strong bipartisan support.
Source:
http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/04/12/gop-obstruction-100/
