Violence Against Women Act Reaches 60 Cosponsors

Efforts to renew the Violence Against Women Act reached a potential turning point Tuesday when the bill received its 60th cosponsor, Nevada Sen. Dean Heller. Some Republicans had voiced oppositions to proposed additions to the legislation that would expand protections for same-sex couples and illegal immigrants. If all 60 cosponsors vote for the bill, it will overcome a potential filibuster.