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Word of the Week: The swashbuckling origins and evolution of 'filibuster'

Sen. Cory Booker speaks to reporters as he leaves the Senate chamber after delivering a record-setting floor speech on Tuesday. Contrary to popular belief, the speech was not technically a filibuster. (Getty Images)
Sen. Cory Booker speaks to reporters as he leaves the Senate chamber after delivering a record-setting floor speech on Tuesday. Contrary to popular belief, the speech was not technically a filibuster. (Getty Images)

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