GOP Uses GI Bill As A ‘Political Gimmick’ On Senate Floor To Thwart Passage Of First Responder Legislation

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) attempted to attach Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) watered-down GI Bill -- which is strongly backed by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) -- as an amendment. McConnell also immediately seconded his measure, but then filed cloture, "prohibiting Democrats from filing their own version of the proposal."

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