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Senate filibuster test over Asian-American hate crime bill

by Lisa MascaroMary Clare Jalonick
| April 14, 2021 12:06 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised to start debate on legislation confronting the rise of potential hate crimes against Asian Americans, a growing problem during the coronavirus crisis that will also test whether the chamber can push past partisanship on an issue important to many constituents.

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