Negotiators in the U.S. Senate have reached a tentative deal to narrow sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine and plan to tuck the measure into a bill funding the government, according to four people briefed on the matter.
The exterior of the U.S. Capitol is seen at sunset in Washington, U.S., December 13, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo
Under a deal reached by bipartisan negotiators, that proportion would be narrowed to 2.5 to 1, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss private talks. Congress is likely to attach the measure to a year-end spending bill that lawmakers are currently hashing out, they added.passed Several Senate Republicans, including Chuck Grassley, the party's highest-ranking member on the Judiciary Committee, have publicly supported a 2.5-to-1 proportion instead.Senator Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Senate Democrat and a key actor in cocaine sentencing talks, declined to comment.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
House, Senate negotiators say they have framework for government spending billHouse and Senate negotiators announced they have a framework to negotiate the final details on a spending bill for a full year of government funding.
Leer más »
Congressional Negotiators Reach Bipartisan Agreement on Framework for Funding DealCongressional leaders on Tuesday reached a bipartisan deal on the framework for a massive government funding package they hope to pass before the holidays.
Leer más »
Congressional negotiators reach bipartisan agreement on framework for funding dealCongressional leaders reach a bipartisan deal on the framework for a massive government funding package they hope to pass before the holidays.
Leer más »
Congress reaches deal to avoid government shutdown, negotiators sayCongress has reached a deal to avoid a government shutdown, according to negotiators.
Leer más »
Brittney Griner’s case was difficult for U.S. negotiators for one key reason: She was guilty | OpinionThat, as Griner said, she did not “intend to commit a crime” when she packed the vaping cartridges in her hand luggage was immaterial. The question was whether she entered the green customs channel with intent.
Leer más »
Congressional negotiators reach government funding deal ahead of Friday deadlineThe news came hours after the House began moving a stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial shutdown that would otherwise begin on Friday,
Leer más »