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U.S. senators slip language into bill that prevents federal funds from going to LNG terminal

CTNews — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:45:17 +0000

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 …

Halfway home: Senate sends tax-rate bill to House

CTNews — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:44:59 +0000

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.

Historic tax-cut bill passed

CTNews — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 05:45:06 +0000

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.

Senate passes tax-cut bill

CTNews — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:45:51 +0000

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 …

Tax bill: To support or not support?

CTNews — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:45:01 +0000

Rep. Bruce Braley is facing a perilous decision.

Tax bill gets ethanol, other additions as skirmishing continues

CTNews — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:44:59 +0000

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.

Way cleared for tax cut bill; energy breaks added

CTNews — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:45:14 +0000

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 …

Add-ons turn tax cut bill into ‘Christmas tree’

CTNews — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:45:12 +0000

(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.

U.S. Sen. Menendez to back President Obama’s deal with Republicans by voting for proposed tax bill package

CTNews — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:45:43 +0000

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.

Obama predicts tax bill passage, possible changes

CTNews — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:45:01 +0000

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…