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As senators across the country bicker about the inclusion of earmarks in the $1.1 billion omnibus bill, there is at least one item included in the legislation that won’t add a penny to the national debt. The four senators representing Massachusetts and Rhode Island have proved successful in getting language that would restrict federal funds from being used in the permitting process related to …

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In a reach across party lines, the Senate overwhelmingly passed sweeping legislation Wednesday to prevent a Jan. 1 income tax increase for millions and to renew jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed. A House vote is expected by Thursday.

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Acting with uncommon speed, Congress sent President Barack Obama sweeping, bipartisan legislation late Thursday night to avoid a Jan. 1 spike in income taxes for millions and renew jobless benefits for victims of the worst recession in 80 years.

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The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan measure Wednesday for a temporary extension of years-old tax cuts for all Americans, unemployment insurance benefits and provisions considered vital …

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Rep. Bruce Braley is facing a perilous decision.

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WASHINGTON — In the spirit of the holiday season, President Barack Obama’s tax-cut deal with Republicans is becoming a Christmas tree tinseled with gifts for lobbyists and lawmakers. But that hardly stopped the squabbling on Friday, with Bill Clinton even back at the White House pleading the president’s case.

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The White House and key lawmakers cleared the way Thursday night for swift Senate action to avert a Jan. 1 spike in income taxes for nearly all Americans, agreeing to extend breaks for ethanol and other forms of alternative energy as part of the deal.   Tax provisions aimed at increasing production of hybrid automobiles, biodiesel fuel, energy-efficient homes, coal and energy-efficient household …

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(AP:WASHINGTON) In the spirit of the holiday season, President Barack Obama’s tax-cut deal with Republicans is becoming a Christmas tree tinseled with gifts for lobbyists and lawmakers.

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U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez said today he will vote next week in favor of the tax bill package deal President Obama made with Republicans because the senator said he wants to protect the unemployed and the middle class.

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President Barack Obama is predicting congressional approval of the tax-cutting compromise he has reached with Republican leaders, but he’s not ruling out that unhappy Democrats will make some changes in the mammoth…

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