In the first 50 years of the filibuster, it was used only 35 times. But the last Congress alone had 112 cloture motions filed, plus threats of more. This is the tyranny of the minority.

Beware the tyranny of the minority.

President Barack Obama has it right - there is a lot to change about Washington. The problem is, not much will get changed unless we confront the runaway filibuster in the U.S. Senate.

the first filibuster of the year, and may be the last.

Though the Congress is only in minority in the UPA coalition and is dependent on other parties for support, it has not taken the other parties into confidence on the matters related to its nuclear policy, whether it be its deal with the US or its position on Iran's nuclear policy.

The Congress Government is doing all these things to get the minority support during the coming Assembly election.