Thursday, March 02, 2006

Daniels' road plan faces bumpy ride

By Lesley Stedman Weidenbener
lstedman@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal

INDIANAPOLIS — Senate Republicans rejected several Democratic amendments to the governor's Major Moves transportation plan yesterday.

But the most significant debate on the plan may take place in the next two weeks among Republicans in the Senate and House as they try to reach a compromise on competing versions of the bill before adjourning on March 14.

Senate Tax Committee Chairman Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville, said the differences among Republicans are so great that they will struggle to find a compromise.

He predicted that might force a special session.

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