Americans just survived a midterm campaign that featured little but attacks and counterattacks. Considering the acrimony, many voters consider bipartisanship a bygone dream.
But Republican leadership in the lame-duck Senate has an exceptional opportunity to improve the lives of thousands of Americans. All they need to do is show some common sense. And spine.
Back in May, the House passed the First Step Act, a modest effort to reform our broken criminal justice system. Prominent Republicans and Democrats urged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pass the legislation before this Congress runs out of time.
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