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  McConnell lacks support to block Wall Street reform bill
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Last EditedBrandonius Maximus  Apr 15, 2010 03:55pm
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AuthorAlexander Bolton
News DateThursday, April 15, 2010 09:55:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionSenate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) does not have enough solid commitments from GOP lawmakers to block consideration of a Democratic Wall Street reform bill.


McConnell has circulated a letter within the GOP conference that would have Republicans pledge to block a motion to proceed to a financial regulatory reform bill unless Democrats agree to reopen it for bipartisan negotiations.

But McConnell has fallen short of the 41 signatures he needs to send Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) a clear signal.
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