Senate Rejects Bill to Cut Estate Tax

by David Welna, NPR

Senate Republicans fell short of the 60 votes needed to cut off debate on a permanent repeal of the estate tax. It was the second day in a row that a major item on President Bush's agenda failed in the chamber. Wednesday, the Senate spiked a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, June 8, 2006