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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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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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On December 15, 2010, the Senate passed the Reid tax compromise with a vote of 81-19. See roll call

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The Senate yesterday overwhelmingly passed a sweeping tax-cut package that extends lower tax rates for all Americans and tries to jolt a sluggish economy. The $858 billion compromise now moves to the House, where opposition appears to be waning.

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Democratic and Republican Senate leaders made a dramatic bid last night to salvage President Obama’s tax package by adding an array of tax breaks, including ones for alternative energy projects, that could clear the way for passage next week.

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Legislation aimed at avoiding sweeping tax increases Jan. 1 appears headed for approval in the Senate after negotiators added a few sweeteners to promote ethanol and other forms of alternative energy.

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Supporters of the DREAM Act recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Capitol on Wednesday. The bill would allow a path to citizenship for children who entered the country illegally. Photo by Bill Clark/Roll Call. The Senate will consider major pieces of legislation Thursday as the end of the lame-duck Congress, and the Democratic Party’s hold on both chambers, comes to an end. Senate Majority …

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A key Senate Democrat is trying to get two programs aimed at boosting solar, wind and other renewable energy extended through the end of next year.

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Michigan’s Debbie Stabenow is the new chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and will take the lead in writing the 2012 farm bill as well as dealing with legislation that involves forestry and nutrition.

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Chairman Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., is likely to pick up in 2011 where he leaves off this year — with a pile of unfinished business.

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