Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky) said he intends to filibuster the nomination of John Brennan as CIA Director "until I can no longer speak." 

Paul started his filibuster on the House floor at 11:45 am this morning, which continued for a staggering 12 hours at the last update.  He took a break at 3 pm and Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) continued.  Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) took over for Lee at 3:10 pm and Paul returned to the floor at 3:45 pm. 

Paul was later joined by Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) at the...
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