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Hugh B writes, Q: What is the greatest procedural pressure that can be applied in the US Senate in order to force the adoption of a bill? A: Add the provisions to a 'must pass' spending bill, and tag them on just before the Christmas recess when all senators are interested in going home for the holidays. Q: According to the NY Times, what provision has just gotten added to the current spending bill about to pass? A: The first provisions (expected to be passed by the new US Congress) to begin restricting abortion education.