Published 7/28/2008
by CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
at CNN Political Ticker
(CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Monday surprised Senate Republicans by offering them the chance to vote this week on four GOP-backed energy measures, including offshore drilling.
The Senate has been gridlocked for days on an energy bill, as both sides argue over which amendments will be allowed.
Republican leader Mitch McConnell, in an exchange with [...]
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