Obama-Republican tax bill easily clears Senate hurdle

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

WASHINGTON -- Far-reaching legislation to avert a Jan. 1 income tax increase for millions won overwhelming support in a Senate test vote Monday, propelled by an uneasy and unusual alliance between the White House and lawmakers in both parties.

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