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Senate Standoff Over Police Reform Bill

Senate Standoff Over Police Reform Bill

Senator John Thune Photo: WNAX


The Senate is in a standoff over police reform legislation. Democrats are ready to block a republican proposal they say is inadequate.
South Dakota Senator John Thune says republicans are ready to act…

Thune says democrats should help move the reform bill…

Thune says House democrats are ready to move to a compromise…

The democratic and republican proposals differ greatly on issues like choke holds and no knock warrants.

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