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Sen. Portman still champions bipartisanship, against tide

by Dan Sewell
| June 27, 2021 12:09 AM

CINCINNATI (AP) — For a moment this past week, it was like the old days in Washington. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, smiled as he announced a bipartisan deal. He turned to and put his hand on Republican Sen. Rob Portman’s shoulder, a gesture meant to signal a closeness.

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