Graham’s death, McConnell’s absence wreak havoc on GOP agenda

The sudden death of Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who’s also a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and the Judiciary Committee, plays havoc with Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s (R-S.D.) agenda, which now faces weeks of delay because of key Republican absences. Graham was one of the most outspoken and effective advocates…