GOP Sen. Rand Paul blocks bill to boost 9/11 victims fund

Republican Sen. Rand Paul on Wednesday blocked a bipartisan bill that would ensure a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.Paul objected to a request by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., to approve the bill by unanimous consent, which would fast-track approval.Paul, R-Ky., questioned the bill's 70-year time frame and said any new spending should be offset by corresponding cuts.