 Alex Swoyer can be reached at aswoyer@washingtontimes.com. A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, did not return a request for comment about where he stands on the issue. Mr. Durbin, though, supported both bills. The committees top Republican, Sen. Charles E. Grassley, also supported both pieces of legislation. Sens.
the executive branch of government does not typically handle much authority.
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the executive branch of government does not typically handle much authority .
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