Republican lawmakers cry foul after House speaker reaches deal with Senate Dem Leader Reid on two-month payroll tax cut extension, as some caution he may now face challenge to keep his speakership. Congress OKs Tax Cut Extension VIDEO: Obama Signs Payroll Tax Cut Extension POWER PLAY: Obama Gets His Christmas Wish: A Divided GOP Analysis: Winners and Losers TAX-CUT YOU DECIDE: Who Won?
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Boehner Facing Unrest From GOP
Despite the Senate passing a payroll tax cut deal that includes a provision to fast-track a decision on the controversial Keystone Pipeline, the bill now faces a House vote where its fate remains unclear. Payroll Tax Cut Extension Passes Senate, Faces House GOP Skepticism New Homebuyers Hurt by Tax Deal? VIDEO: Obama on Tax Cut Extension White House Gets Behind Deal CEO: Pipeline Debate Goes Off on Tangents STOSSEL: Job Creators are Fighting Back
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Pipeline’s Fate Uncertain Despite Deal
Newly passed, two-month tax cut passed by Senate would be paid on the backs of new homeowners with government-backed mortgages — adding fee increase of about $15 a month for a $200,000 mortgage, Democratic official says. Senate Approves Tax Cut Bill, Budget VIDEO: Obama on Tax Cut Extension White House Gets Behind Deal CEO: Pipeline Debate Goes Off on Tangents STOSSEL: Job Creators are Fighting Back
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New Homebuyers Hurt by Tax Deal?
Boehner asks Obama to move date of speech to Congress after Republicans accuse president of ‘political ploy’ in picking same night as GOP presidential debate — White House calls it a coincidence. YOU DECIDE: Should Debate Be Moved? White House Aims to Speed Up Job-Creating Projects Obama Calls for Extension of Gas Tax Chamber of Commerce on Super Committee: You Want a Miracle, Go to Church
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GOP Cries Foul Over Obama Speech
House prepares to vote on two-week spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown and buy time for GOP and Democrats to reach agreement on longer-term legislation. Reid: Extension Will Pass Within 2 Days VIDEO: Gov’t Shutdown Showdown Scathing GAO Report Details Gov’t Waste Major Gingrich Announcement Thursday VIDEO: Report Reveals Massive Waste Wis. Gov Set to Reveal Spending Cuts Plan
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Spending Bill Speeds Toward Passage
Rep. Betty McCollum fights to keep taxpayer subsidy for PBS — but wants to cut Army’s NASCAR sponsorship YOU DECIDE: Should Taxpayers Help Foot the Bill? Muppet Role in PBS Funding Feud Sends GOP Lawmaker Gonzo Congress OKs Patriot Act Extension TAXPAYER CALCULATOR: What Will Obama’s $53B Rail Plan Cost You
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Dem Rep’s Spending Plan: Elmo, Yes… Army, No
House GOP will approve resolution on a ceiling for cuts, but there are 2 sides to every option on the chopping block Republicans Accuse Obama of ‘Spending Binge’ Extension Proposal
House GOP will approve resolution on a ceiling for cuts, but there are 2 sides to every option on the chopping block Republicans Accuse Obama of ‘Spending Binge’ Extension Proposal
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GOP Put Everything on Table for Spending Cuts
Obama urges lawmakers to agree on extending Bush-era tax cuts, but a glitch in the bill is causing some senators to scramble for a correction without endangering its outcome Senate Set to Vote on Tax Deal Congress’ Time Running Out YOU DECIDE: Will Tax Cut Extension Pass? Dems in Final Push for START OPINION: Think Long and Hard About START
House Dem leader Steny Hoyer warns, ‘We don’t have much time left,’ as his party considers making changes to the Obama-GOP tax cut deal before the Bush-era cuts expire YOU DECIDE: Will Congress Pass Tax Cut Extension? GOP: Spending Bill ‘Total Mess’
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House Dems Debate Tweaks to Tax Cut Deal