Republicans are trying to pass legislation in the next few weeks to kick off the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth, and the only hurdle appears to be Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.), who is refusing to let the Senate vote on the bill.Feingold's office claims he is not trying to block the Reagan bill but merely wants to hold it hostage to get consideration of his own bill on an unrelated matter.
Other than Feingold's action, the bill has widespread bipartisan support and it was hoped that it would pass in time for the unveiling of the Reagan statue in the Capitol Rotunda on June 3rd with Nancy Reagan in attendance.
Is Feingold really so selfish as to stand in the way of a bill to honor the former President on that occasion?
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