death and taxes Dec. 13, 2010

Tax-Cut Package Moves Forward in the Senate

By Dan Amira

The tax-cut package easily surpassed the 60 votes it needed to move forward in the Senate today, and should be officially approved by the chamber tomorrow. [WP]

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