Republican leadership is indicating that there is a strong chance of a bipartisan financial bill in the next few weeks. Republican Senator Richard Shelby has stated that the two parties are conceptually together on 85% of the bill. The $50 billion fund for failing banks is expected to be dropped from the legislation.
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