Bailout deal still faces opposition

From NBC’s Ken Strickland Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there are only two remaining unresolved issues as Congressional Democrats and the White House try to reach a compromise on a rescue package for the automotive industry. He did not say what the issues were while he was speaking on the Senate floor, but the Republican Leader may have hinted at what those issues are. Reid did say he thinks the matter can be resolved in a matter of hours and has started the procedures necessary to get the measure to the floor. A vote could come as early as tonight or tomorrow, the leader said. But a quick vote will require cooperation from Republicans. Moments after Reid spoke, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said, "We will reserve our judgment until we see the latest text." And then he immediately went to criticize the draft bill Democrats sent to the White House yesterday, hinting at what the remaining outstanding issue may be today. ...( read more ) (link)