George Floyd: Biden hopeful for police bill deal

President missed self-imposed deadline of passing bill by Tuesday

Last updated: May 26, 2021 | 02:03

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US President Joe Biden talks with reporters before boarding Marine One for a trip to Delaware, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Washington.

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Washington: US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he is hopeful an agreement will be reached on the George Floyd police reform legislation after the May 31 Memorial Day holiday.

Biden had missed a self-imposed deadline of passing the bill by Tuesday, the one-year anniversary of the killing of Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.

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