Trump's criminal justice reform nears demise
Source: Politico
Mitch McConnell hasnt officially killed criminal justice reform in the lame duck Congress. But the deed is almost done.
Senate Republicans left Washington on Thursday afternoon without discussing the matter at two party lunches this week, according to two GOP senators, a reflection of both the bills fading prospects and the awkward divide its fueled within the Republican Party.
McConnell has told Republicans theres almost no window to take up the bill and debate it on the floor this year, according to multiple GOP sources. And supporters are now making a last-ditch effort to attach it to a year-end spending package, which most senior Republicans say is risky and unlikely to happen.
Each passing day they get less, said Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) of the bills chances. Were still lobbying Sen. McConnell. He has all the power to allow it or not allow it.
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