The Senate on Saturday rejected President Obama’s proposal to extend the Bush-era tax breaks for all but the wealthiest taxpayers, sealing a triumph for Republicans who have long called for continuing the income tax cuts for everyone. The Senate’s verdict set the stage for a possible deal in the coming days to extend the reduced [...]
The old proverb “The enemy of my enemy is my friend” is one way to describe the 2010 election — especially when explaining the complicated alliance between Tea Party activists and the Republican establishment. These two former enemies — remember the contentious and divisive primary season — are now united in the common goal of [...]
The vote was 288-160. The bill now goes to the Senate where it has an uncertain future for this congressional session which is winding down so that lawmakers can go back to their districts to campaign in the midterm election cycle. The bill, which could cost up to $7.4 billion, provides free care and compensation [...]
In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama, a Democrat, said Republican plans to roll back healthcare reform and extend Bush-era tax cuts for top U.S. earners would not fix the nation’s economic woes. Republicans, in turn, called Obama’s policies disastrous, too, and promised to address “dire” economic conditions more effectively if they take over [...]
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Politico reports that, during his remarks, Reid turned to Gillibrand, saying something about how “many senators are known for many things,” adding, “We in the Senate refer to Sen. Gillibrand as the hottest member.” Reid went on to talk about Gillibrand’s accomplishments, but the comment about her looks prompted her to blush noticeably and caused a [...]
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