WASHINGTON–The Senate Republican leadership has decided topostpone a vote on an estate tax reform bill that has strongsupport from insurance agents until after Congress returns from itsJuly 4th recess on July 10.
The Tuesday decision was announced by Senate Majority LeaderWilliam Frist, R-Tenn. It was a sign that Republicans, despiteintense pressure on Democrats to provide support, still could notmuster the 60 votes needed to clear the bill for floor debate.
But officials of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers ofAmerica urged negotiators to keep talking.
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