In 2013, Senator Rand Paul (Republican from Kentucky) maintained a filibuster for what purpose?
a. To force the Senate to defund the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
b. To prevent the Senate from passing a budget
c. To force the Obama Administration to clarify its position on using unmanned drones to attack U.S. citizens
d. To force the Senate to revise campaign finance law
Answer: c
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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