Posts Tagged ‘white-house’
House Dems stew over Obama’s handling of tax deal (AP)
AP - The struggle over tax cuts is seriously straining President Barack Obama's relationship with House Democrats, who have backed him on key issues even when it cost them politically. View original post here: House Dems stew over Obama's handling of tax deal (AP)
Big Obama-GOP tax bill facing first Senate hurdle (AP)
AP - Last-minute legislation to avert a Jan. 1 increase in income taxes for millions approached its first Senate hurdle on Monday, propelled by an uneasy and unusual alliance linking the White House and top lawmakers in both parties See original here: Big Obama-GOP tax bill facing first Senate hurdle (AP)
First Senate vote expected on Obama-GOP tax deal (AP)
AP - Senators get their first chance Monday to vote on the tax-cut deal struck by President Barack Obama and Republicans, but whatever the outcome of the test vote, the White House expects the bill to pass by year's end. Read this article: First Senate vote expected on Obama-GOP tax deal (AP)
Senate nears key vote on Obama tax package (Reuters)
Reuters - The Democratic-led U.S. Congress moved on Monday toward grudging approval of President Barack Obama's deal with Republicans to extend expiring tax cuts, even for the wealthiest Americans. Link: Senate nears key vote on Obama tax package (Reuters)
White House expects Congress to pass tax plan (Reuters)
Reuters - White House adviser David Axelrod said on Sunday he expected the House of Representatives to vote on President Barack Obama's tax deal with Republicans "and that it will prevail there." See the article here: White House expects Congress to pass tax plan (Reuters)
Social Security advocates fear payroll tax cut (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama's plan to cut payroll taxes for a year would provide big savings for many workers, but makes Social Security advocates nervous that it could jeopardize the retirement program's finances. The rest is here: Social Security advocates fear payroll tax cut (AP)
Add-ons turn tax cut bill into ‘Christmas tree’ (AP)
AP - In the spirit of the holiday season, President Barack Obama's tax-cut deal with Republicans is becoming a Christmas tree tinseled with gifts for lobbyists and lawmakers. But that hardly stopped the squabbling on Friday, with Bill Clinton even back at the White House pleading the president's case. See the article here: Add-ons turn tax [...]
Defense chief keeps pushing for repeal of gay ban (Reuters)
Reuters - Defense Secretary Robert Gates urged Congress on Friday to lift a ban on gays serving openly in the military, saying he was disappointed by the Senate's failure to act this week and fearful of leaving the issue to the uncertainty of the courts. Read more from the original source: Defense chief keeps pushing for repeal of gay ban [...]
WH, lawmakers clear way for tax cut bill passage (AP)
AP - The White House and key lawmakers cleared the way Thursday night for swift Senate action to avert a Jan. 1 spike in income taxes for nearly all Americans, agreeing to extend breaks for ethanol and other forms of alternative energy as part of the deal. Visit link: WH, lawmakers clear way for tax cut bill passage (AP)
Tax deal moves forward despite doubts (Reuters)
Reuters - A plan by President Barack Obama to broadly extend tax cuts moved forward on Wednesday despite opposition from his own Democrats and fear in bond markets of long-term damage to the economy. The rest is here: Tax deal moves forward despite doubts (Reuters)
