The Hill reports:
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Sunday criticized the recent bipartisan framework on gun-related legislation principles, calling for additional “transparency” as lawmakers attempt to find agreement on legislative text.
“There still is no deal, and yet we continue to be asked by colleagues, by constituents, by reporters, ‘Are you supporting the bill?’ ” Lee said on “Fox News Sunday.”
“This is a very dangerous way to legislate,” he told guest host Shannon Bream. “Behind closed doors — you need the transparency of a public conversation with bill text in front of you.”
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