posted 14 years ago
this bill has a revenue portion in it which, according to the constitution, requires the bill to originate in the house of representatives. so, unless the house passes the senate bill, before the senate can again pass their bill, this legislation is dead.
given the importance of the tax debate, don't ask don't tell, and the START 2 treaty, i can't imagine that this bill will see any more action before the end of this congress.