McConnell Controls Fate of Criminal-Justice Overhaul Bill

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Senate Majority Leader McConnell has been coy about the prospects of the criminal-justice bill, even though it has the backing of President Trump

 

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He'll be interested in the bill whenever its benefactors open their coffers.

2020 is coming.

GeorgeJasonWil2 He’s holding it back to use it as leverage when he needs it. He’s probably gauging what he can tack on such as cuts to Medicare or Tax cuts or squeeze a few more judicial appts in. He’s all about what’s in it for his agenda and hold on power.

senatemajldr The bill is one the citizens support. Bring to floor....

There is nothing coy about McConnell, nothing.

SenMajLdr is still looking for a way to pass a bill that only benefits white prisoners.

Don’t trust them. AT ALL

Presidential harassment?

The United States has too many of its citizens in prison.

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