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Trump’s First Major Bipartisan Deal in Congress: $50 Million Prison Reform Clears First Vote

Trump’s First Major Bipartisan Deal in Congress: $50 Million Prison Reform Clears First Vote
President Donald Trump walks with son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner while departing the White House on March 15, 2017. Win McNamee/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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President Donald Trump scored his first major bipartisan win in Congress when a House prison reform bill passed through the judiciary committee with a 25–5 vote on May 9.

The vote marks a major success for Trump’s senior White House adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner, who negotiated it.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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