Here Comes Obama's Statement On The Senate's 'Nuclear Option' Vote...

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Barack Obama

AP

President Barack Obama will deliver a statement at 1:55 p.m. ET today on the Senate's invoking of the so-called "nuclear option" to change filibuster rules.

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The rules change is a major victory for Obama, who has seen a number of appointments blocked by Senate Republicans. It allows for his executive and judicial nominees to be confirmed by a simple up-or-down vote. The rules change, however, does not affect Supreme Court nominees or basic legislation.

We'll be covering Obama's speech live. Check back here for updates.