Democrats Stall Energy Bill Over Flint Aid – The World’s Greatest Deliberative Body

Posted by Raw Editor on February 4, 2016 in politics | ∞

Updated 12:05 p.m. | Senate Democrats blocked a broad bipartisan energy bill from advancing, with senators at loggerheads about the extent of federal assistance needed for Flint, Mich.Senators voted, 46-50, on the debate-limiting motion. That was well short of the 60 votes needed. One senator also voted “present.”Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., entered a motion to reconsider the vote, meaning it could be called again if an agreement is reached.A compromise proposal floated Wednesday has not gained traction on the Republican side. It would provide loan guarantees to help Flint replace corroded pipes that are leaching lead into the city’s drinking water.

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