A deal to end the 41-day government shutdown is running into turbulence, thanks to a single Senate objection: Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Senate Republican and Democratic leaders say they need to resolve Paul’s objection to a provision in the government funding package before they can accelerate consideration of the bill. The provision would restrict the unregulated sale of intoxicating hemp-based products.
Of course it’s McConnel. Dude never is the bearer of good news.
The day he gives any good news is the day he finally dies. And I’m sure it’ll be in the middle of a fillibuster.