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The winner of the primary among the six candidates advances to the general election.

Sen. Orrin Hatch, 83, says he's always been a fighter.

Congressional leaders have said they would like to have tax reform legislation signed into law before the end of the year.

Shortey resigned in March after he was arrested on state charges of engaging in child prostitution and transporting a minor for prostitution.

The resolution is normally passed through the Senate's unanimous consent procedure, whereby noncontroversial items like post office names are automatically approved.

Enzi has been a senator since 1997 and is now chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.

Press Secretary Max D'Onofrio says Enzi remained in the hospital Tuesday.

Opponents of the House bill including some Republicans worry it could effectively deny coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions.

Enzi's spokesman says even though many people thought he was talking about Goodwin, the senator was talking in general.

Glenn became a national hero in 1962 when he became the first American to orbit the Earth.