Sen. Rounds: Deal close on Crapo-backed trade amendment vote

Editor's note: See here for the latest developments on Thursday. The Senate is nearing a deal that would bring to the floor a vote on an amendment that would extend two expired trade preferences programs, though the agreement hinges on the support of one senator whose staff is recommending he support the deal, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) told reporters on Thursday. The Senate for several hours has been holding open a cloture vote on a substitute amendment offered by...