There have been few victories of late for supporters of bipartisan governing in Washington, D.C. The often rancorous relationship between the two major parties has redefined congressional brinkmanship and brought us to the edge of government shutdowns numerous times.
Yet, last week saw a measure of nonpartisan cooperation in the U.S. Senate that should encourage even the most jaded observers of government. When the cause is right, Republicans and Democrats can cooperate for the greater good.
The Senate Judiciary Committee hosted a hearing titled, “All Means All: The Justice Department’s Failure to Comply with Its Legal Obligation to Ensure General Access to All Records Needed for Independent Oversight.”…