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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.4853 Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act</title>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4853/atom_news" rel="self"/>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4853/news" rel="alternate"/>
  <updated>2010-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
  <author>
    <name>opencongress.org</name>
  </author>
  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/63377</id>
  <entry>
    <title>Hopes for the 99ers in 2011: New Year, New Hope?</title>
    <link href="http://www.citystatetimes.com/4130/hopes-for-the-99ers-in-2011-new-year-new-hope/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-31:/commentary/10297449</id>
    <updated>2010-12-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>City State Times</name>
    </author>
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 HR 4853 also includes a one-year reduction in social security taxes, a two-year reduction of the estate tax (35% with the first $5 million fully exempt), ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citystatetimes.com/4130/hopes-for-the-99ers-in-2011-new-year-new-hope/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President Signs Two-Year Extension of Bush-Era Tax Cuts, Payroll Tax Relief ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.vadvert.co.uk/government/7079-president-signs-two-year-extension-of-bush-era-tax-cuts-payroll-tax-relief-estate-tax-compromise.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-29:/commentary/10267043</id>
    <updated>2010-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>VAdvert Press Center (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 ... dollar tax cut package, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (2010 Tax Relief Act) (HR 4853). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vadvert.co.uk/government/7079-president-signs-two-year-extension-of-bush-era-tax-cuts-payroll-tax-relief-estate-tax-compromise.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.1888pressrelease.com/ezpaycheck-payroll-software-helps-employers-meet-jan-31-201-pr-267636.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-28:/commentary/10267005</id>
    <updated>2010-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsOK.com</name>
    </author>
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 Q: Recent legislation (HR 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010) will cause some changes to payroll ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.1888pressrelease.com/ezpaycheck-payroll-software-helps-employers-meet-jan-31-201-pr-267636.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2010/12/new-year-new-job-for-michigans-162000.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-28:/commentary/10253971</id>
    <updated>2010-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reach Out Job Search (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 President Obama signed HR-4853 &amp;#39;The Middle Class Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation&amp;#39; act into law on December 17 th . ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2010/12/new-year-new-job-for-michigans-162000.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Events that shaped the US in the past decade (2000-2010) &#8211; Part 3 of 3</title>
    <link href="http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/95977/20101229/top-events-united-states-decade-2010-barack-obama-guantanamo-bay-tea-party-mid-term-polls-sarah-pali.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-28:/commentary/10253970</id>
    <updated>2010-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>International Business Times</name>
    </author>
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 (REUTERS/Mike Segar) December 2 - The US House of Representatives passed HR 4853 that extends tax cuts for families making under $250000, but raises taxes ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/95977/20101229/top-events-united-states-decade-2010-barack-obama-guantanamo-bay-tea-party-mid-term-polls-sarah-pali.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Q&amp;amp;A with Chad Richison</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsok.com/qa-with-chad-richison/article/3527494?custom_click=lead_story_title" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-28:/commentary/10253969</id>
    <updated>2010-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsOK.com</name>
    </author>
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 Q: Recent legislation (HR 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010) will cause some changes to payroll ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsok.com/qa-with-chad-richison/article/3527494?custom_click=lead_story_title&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Daily Q&amp;amp;A with Chad Richison</title>
    <link href="http://newsok.com/qa-with-chad-richison/article/3527548" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-28:/commentary/10242815</id>
    <updated>2010-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NewsOK.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Q: Recent legislation (HR 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010) will cause some changes to payroll ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsok.com/qa-with-chad-richison/article/3527548&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress renews tax incentive for landowners interested in conservation</title>
    <link href="http://lakeconews.com/content/view/17566/926/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-26:/commentary/10215472</id>
    <updated>2010-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lake County News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress passed HR 4853 Dec. 16, and President Obama signed the bill Dec. 17. This bill includes a renewal of tax incentives for private landowners who ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lakeconews.com/content/view/17566/926/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Richard Tremaine: An open letter to the US Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/dec/26/richard-tremaine-open-letter-us-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-25:/commentary/10203185</id>
    <updated>2010-12-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Steamboat Pilot</name>
    </author>
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 When I read the initial news reports that you were going to amend the estate tax as part of the Tax Cut Extensions Bill (HR 4853), I was thrilled. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/2010/dec/26/richard-tremaine-open-letter-us-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/konrad-yakabuski/obama-finding-a-way-through-the-legislative-gridlock/article1847871/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-22:/commentary/10190420</id>
    <updated>2010-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>River Forest Leaves</name>
    </author>
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 (HR 4853) Stricter Estate Tax: Members refused, 194-233, to strip HR 4853 (above) of estate-tax rules seen by critics as a giveaway to the wealthy. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/konrad-yakabuski/obama-finding-a-way-through-the-legislative-gridlock/article1847871/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/riverforest/news/2976636,pioneer-press-rollcall-122310-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-22:/commentary/10184903</id>
    <updated>2010-12-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>River Forest Leaves</name>
    </author>
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 (HR 4853) Stricter Estate Tax: Members refused, 194-233, to strip HR 4853 (above) of estate-tax rules seen by critics as a giveaway to the wealthy. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/riverforest/news/2976636,pioneer-press-rollcall-122310-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.forbes.com/robertlenzner/2010/12/23/obamas-surprise-yearend-gift-to-wealthy-americans-and-their-heirs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-21:/commentary/10226570</id>
    <updated>2010-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CB&amp;amp;H (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, or HR 4853 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.forbes.com/robertlenzner/2010/12/23/obamas-surprise-yearend-gift-to-wealthy-americans-and-their-heirs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.forbes.com/eco-nomics/2010/12/20/liftoff-for-the-leaf-volt-think-city-and-the-benz-fuel-cell-car/?boxes=Homepagechannels" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-21:/commentary/10226569</id>
    <updated>2010-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forbes (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Here&amp;#39;s a list of four of the green energy provisions buried in HR 4853, otherwise known as the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010. 1. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.forbes.com/eco-nomics/2010/12/20/liftoff-for-the-leaf-volt-think-city-and-the-benz-fuel-cell-car/?boxes=Homepagechannels&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.forbes.com/robertlenzner/2010/12/23/obamas-surprise-yearend-gift-to-wealthy-americans-and-their-heirs/?boxes=Homepagechannels" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-21:/commentary/10190476</id>
    <updated>2010-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CB&amp;amp;H (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, or HR 4853 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.forbes.com/robertlenzner/2010/12/23/obamas-surprise-yearend-gift-to-wealthy-americans-and-their-heirs/?boxes=Homepagechannels&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.forbes.com/eco-nomics/2010/12/22/what-the-tax-deal-means-for-your-home/?boxes=Homepagechannels" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-21:/commentary/10184904</id>
    <updated>2010-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forbes (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Here&amp;#39;s a list of four of the green energy provisions buried in HR 4853, otherwise known as the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010. 1. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.forbes.com/eco-nomics/2010/12/22/what-the-tax-deal-means-for-your-home/?boxes=Homepagechannels&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Moran&amp;#39;s News Commentary: Why I Voted Against the Tax Deal</title>
    <link href="http://www.fcnp.com/commentary/national/8068-morans-news-commentary-why-i-voted-against-the-tax-deal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-20:/commentary/10149622</id>
    <updated>2010-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Falls Church News Press</name>
    </author>
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 Last Friday, the President signed legislation, HR 4853, making the Obama-McConell tax deal the law of the land. I opposed the deal and voted ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fcnp.com/commentary/national/8068-morans-news-commentary-why-i-voted-against-the-tax-deal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax Benefit Extension Expected to Stimulate Conservation Easement Donations</title>
    <link href="http://www.bizlex.com/Articles-c-2010-12-20-96423.113117-Tax-Benefit-Extension-Expected-to-Stimulate-Conservation-Easement-Donations.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-20:/commentary/10142522</id>
    <updated>2010-12-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Lexington</name>
    </author>
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 As soon as President Barack Obama signs HR 4853, the incentive will be in effect through December 31, 2011 and be retroactive to January 1, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bizlex.com/Articles-c-2010-12-20-96423.113117-Tax-Benefit-Extension-Expected-to-Stimulate-Conservation-Easement-Donations.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The New Tax Deal: Are You a Winner or a Loser?</title>
    <link href="http://www.walletpop.com/2010/12/20/the-new-tax-deal-are-you-a-winner-or-a-loser/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10331006</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WalletPop</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On December 16, 2010, the House pushed through HR 4853 -- The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 -- virtually ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.walletpop.com/2010/12/20/the-new-tax-deal-are-you-a-winner-or-a-loser/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.salem-news.com/articles/december202010/ethanol-subsidies.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10226621</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Salem-News.Com</name>
    </author>
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 Feinstein&amp;#39;s plan was to amend HR 4853 - the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 to reduce the import tariff on ethanol from $0.45 to $0.36, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salem-news.com/articles/december202010/ethanol-subsidies.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.prlog.org/11166962-brian-andrew-tully-says-new-tax-law-lessens-financial-burdens-on-estates.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10149624</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Act of 2010 (HR 4853), timely legislation which would extend middle class tax cuts for the next two years and encourage small business reinvestments. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prlog.org/11166962-brian-andrew-tully-says-new-tax-law-lessens-financial-burdens-on-estates.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/us-senate-postpones-spending-fight_507569.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10149623</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KIDO</name>
    </author>
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 HR 4853 ensures that will not happen for at least the next two years. It also extends current tax policy for small businesses including the research and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/us-senate-postpones-spending-fight_507569.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kidk.com/news/business/112077329.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10143172</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reach Out Job Search (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senate Republicans sided with Senator McConnell, in the letter, that HR-4853 would not gain any Conservative or Moderate GOP votes until after the Bush Era ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kidk.com/news/business/112077329.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Congress Continues Incentives for NGVs</title>
    <link href="http://www.ngvglobal.com/us-congress-continues-incentives-for-ngvs-1221" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10142524</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NGV Global</name>
    </author>
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 Legislation extending incentives for natural gas vehicles is included in the HR 4853 &#8211; the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ngvglobal.com/us-congress-continues-incentives-for-ngvs-1221&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/19/AR2010121904098.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10142523</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KIDO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4853 ensures that will not happen for at least the next two years. It also extends current tax policy for small businesses including the research and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/19/AR2010121904098.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR-6556 for the 99ers- OP/ED- High time has come for a sincere dose of reality</title>
    <link href="http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2010/12/hr-6556-for-99ers-oped-high-time-has.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137883</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reach Out Job Search (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 Seven days later in the early morning hours of December 17th, HR-4853-&amp;#39;The Middle Class Tax Relief/Unemployment Extension Act of 2010, passed in the House ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2010/12/hr-6556-for-99ers-oped-high-time-has.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Temporary 100% Exclusion for Gain From Certain Small Business Stock Extended</title>
    <link href="http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=6e58a33b-9ee4-451d-9ac3-6173feeb818d" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137882</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JD Supra (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 ... passed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (HR 4853, the &#8220;Act&#8221;) one day after the Senate passed it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=6e58a33b-9ee4-451d-9ac3-6173feeb818d&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/12/20/1982077/spin-meter-tax-deal-doesnt-mean.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137881</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WalletPop</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On December 16, 2010, the House pushed through HR 4853 -- The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 -- virtually ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/12/20/1982077/spin-meter-tax-deal-doesnt-mean.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/12/19/mcconnell-short-term-budget-march/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137880</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KIDO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4853 ensures that will not happen for at least the next two years. It also extends current tax policy for small businesses including the research and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/12/19/mcconnell-short-term-budget-march/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax bill, &amp;#39;Don&amp;#39;t Ask, Don&amp;#39;t Tell&amp;#39; repeal: How your Congressmen voted</title>
    <link href="http://www.shipnc.com/articles/2010/12/20/news/doc4d0fbcfc0ad53844461145.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137804</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Shippensburg News-Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;Without the enactment of HR 4853, the lowest income tax rate would increase from 10 percent to 15 percent,&#8221; said Platts, who represents Shippensburg ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shipnc.com/articles/2010/12/20/news/doc4d0fbcfc0ad53844461145.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Provides Update on the 2011 Impact of Recently ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dollar-thrifty-automotive-group-provides-update-on-the-2011-impact-of-recently-passed-tax-legislation-112175319.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137803</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... and Job Creation Act of 2010 (HR 4853) (&amp;quot;The Tax Relief Act&amp;quot;). The Company noted its previous disclosures stated that based on a number of factors, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dollar-thrifty-automotive-group-provides-update-on-the-2011-impact-of-recently-passed-tax-legislation-112175319.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CCH First to Offer Comprehensive Coverage of 2010 Tax Relief Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cch-first-to-offer-comprehensive-coverage-of-2010-tax-relief-legislation-112198244.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137802</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... of 2010 / Text of HR 4853, as signed by the President / Text of HR 4337 as signed by the President / JCT Technical Explanation of HR 4853 and HR 4337. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cch-first-to-offer-comprehensive-coverage-of-2010-tax-relief-legislation-112198244.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax Cut Renewal Includes Some Energy Incentives</title>
    <link href="http://contractingbusiness.com/news/tax_cuts_energy_incentives_1220/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137801</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Contracting Business</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... DC, commended the US Senate and House of Representatives for including energy efficiency tax incentives for consumers and businesses in HR 4853, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://contractingbusiness.com/news/tax_cuts_energy_incentives_1220/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/20/AR2010122002813.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137800</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WalletPop</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On December 16, 2010, the House pushed through HR 4853 -- The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 -- virtually ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/20/AR2010122002813.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.brighterenergy.org/21054/news/legislation/clean-energy-tax-credits-extended-another-year/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137799</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Act of 2010 (HR 4853), timely legislation which would extend middle class tax cuts for the next two years and encourage small business reinvestments. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brighterenergy.org/21054/news/legislation/clean-energy-tax-credits-extended-another-year/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>When Lame Duck Is Really Lame</title>
    <link href="http://www.580kido.com/pages/landing_icb_blog?When-Lame-Duck-Is-Really-Lame=1&amp;amp;blockID=376821&amp;amp;feedID=7112" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10137798</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KIDO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4853 ensures that will not happen for at least the next two years. It also extends current tax policy for small businesses including the research and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.580kido.com/pages/landing_icb_blog?When-Lame-Duck-Is-Really-Lame=1&amp;amp;blockID=376821&amp;amp;feedID=7112&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Glimmer of hope or just too late? Rep. Lee offers HR-6556 jobless extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2010/12/glimmer-of-hope-or-just-too-late-rep.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-19:/commentary/10134192</id>
    <updated>2010-12-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reach Out Job Search (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Costs associated with the passage of the HR-4853 is estimated to be $857 Billion dollars, adding to US $13.8 Trillion dollar deficit. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2010/12/glimmer-of-hope-or-just-too-late-rep.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call: Congress OKs tax bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.reflector.com/news/congress-oks-tax-rate-bill-217928" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-18:/commentary/10134191</id>
    <updated>2010-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greenville Daily Reflector</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill (HR 4853) would add $858 billion to the national debt over the next two years. The bill would extend Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reflector.com/news/congress-oks-tax-rate-bill-217928&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US seeks legal pursuit of &amp;#39;hi-tech terrorist&amp;#39; Assange: Biden</title>
    <link href="http://www.dawn.com/2010/12/20/us-seeks-legal-pursuit-of-hi-tech-terrorist-assange-biden.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-18:/commentary/10126951</id>
    <updated>2010-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DAWN.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 US President Barack Obama (R) speaks as Vice President Joseph Biden listens during a ceremony to sign HR 4853 the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dawn.com/2010/12/20/us-seeks-legal-pursuit-of-hi-tech-terrorist-assange-biden.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US House of Representatives pass HR4853</title>
    <link href="http://corpjetfin.live.subhub.com/articles/Us_House_HR4853_420" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-18:/commentary/10126946</id>
    <updated>2010-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Corporate Jet Investor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Late last week the US House of Representatives passed the tax proposal HR 4853 the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorisation and Job Creation Act ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corpjetfin.live.subhub.com/articles/Us_House_HR4853_420&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The new tax law aids taxpayers and the jobless in Michigan and beyond</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/moderate-in-detroit/the-new-tax-law-aides-taxpayers-and-the-jobless-michigan-and-beyond" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-18:/commentary/10126944</id>
    <updated>2010-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thanks to the signing of the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 (HR 4853) into law by President Obama, several measures designed to accelerate the economic ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/moderate-in-detroit/the-new-tax-law-aides-taxpayers-and-the-jobless-michigan-and-beyond&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted in Washington</title>
    <link href="http://www.post-trib.com/news/2974210,votechart1219.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-18:/commentary/10126943</id>
    <updated>2010-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gary Post Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ESTATE TAX RATES: The House rejected an amendment to the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act (HR 4853). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.post-trib.com/news/2974210,votechart1219.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Democrat Says Earmarks Create Jobs</title>
    <link href="http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/12/18/house-democrat-says-earmarks-create-jobs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-17:/commentary/10126952</id>
    <updated>2010-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fox News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Tonko says he doesn&amp;#39;t think the tax cut compromise will do much to create jobs, and voted &amp;quot;nay&amp;quot; on HR 4853, the Tax Relief Unemployment Extension Bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/12/18/house-democrat-says-earmarks-create-jobs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment extension 2010: Obama signs, now done deal! -Atlanta says &amp;#39;99&amp;#39;ers?</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-atlanta/unemployment-extension-2010-obama-signs-now-done-deal-atlanta-says-99-ers" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-17:/commentary/10126947</id>
    <updated>2010-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bush tax cuts have been kept in the unemployment extension 2010 Bill HR 4853 that Pres. Obama just signed into law on Friday in front of House and Senate ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-atlanta/unemployment-extension-2010-obama-signs-now-done-deal-atlanta-says-99-ers&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How your member of Congress voted this week</title>
    <link href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2013714079_rollcall19.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-17:/commentary/10126942</id>
    <updated>2010-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 4853, would add $858 billion to the national debt over the next two years. The bill would extend Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy and middle ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2013714079_rollcall19.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman John Dingell issues statement on the Middle Class Tax Relief Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pressandguide.com/articles/2010/12/17/opinion/doc4d0bb7381933c069710262.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10254497</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dearborn Press and Guide</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#8220;Madam Speaker, HR 4853 was negotiated in the dead of night, and I am outraged by the take-it-or-leave tactics employed to ram this legislation through the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressandguide.com/articles/2010/12/17/opinion/doc4d0bb7381933c069710262.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://themoderatevoice.com/95351/down-the-road-to-decline/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10201647</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Decatur Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Timothy V. Johnson issued the following statement after voting Thursday night for passage of the tax prevention agreement, HR 4853. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themoderatevoice.com/95351/down-the-road-to-decline/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/b/a/2010/12/17/opinionshop-social_security.DTL&amp;amp;type=politics" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10134194</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bay Area Indymedia</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 by All Politics are Local Democrat Obama, with the support of 138 Republicans and 139 Democrats in the House, for a vote of 277 to 148 on HR 4853, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/b/a/2010/12/17/opinionshop-social_security.DTL&amp;amp;type=politics&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/12/18/unhappy_union_leaders_get_their_turn_with_obama/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10134193</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Suite101.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On December 17, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law HR 4853, The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/12/18/unhappy_union_leaders_get_their_turn_with_obama/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Clears Compromise Tax Bill in Midnight Vote</title>
    <link href="http://new.rotor.com/Publications/RotorNewssupregsup/tabid/177/newsid375/72350/Default.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10134130</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The legislation (HR 4853) includes a payroll tax cut that will expire at the end of 2011 along with several business &#8220;extenders. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://new.rotor.com/Publications/RotorNewssupregsup/tabid/177/newsid375/72350/Default.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2010/12/17/105494/measure-lets-washington-residents.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10134129</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Suite101.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On December 17, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law HR 4853, The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2010/12/17/105494/measure-lets-washington-residents.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Tax Cut Legislation; Bill Goes To Pres. Obama</title>
    <link href="http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2010/12/Pages/House-Passes-Tax-Cut-Legislation-Bill-Goes-To-Pres-Obama.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10134128</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Property and casualty insurance agents signaled strong support for the measure, HR 4853, and the Independent Insurance Agents and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2010/12/Pages/House-Passes-Tax-Cut-Legislation-Bill-Goes-To-Pres-Obama.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Sends Tax Cut Extension Bill to President</title>
    <link href="http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Web/20103669.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10126948</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Journal of Accountancy</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, HR 4853, which would postpone the sunset of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Web/20103669.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/obama_tax-cut_deal_helps_the_middle_class_20101217/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10126945</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Property and casualty insurance agents signaled strong support for the measure, HR 4853, and the Independent Insurance Agents and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/obama_tax-cut_deal_helps_the_middle_class_20101217/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://marketplayground.com/2010/12/16/the-new-tax-deal-reaganomics-revisited/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100169</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The legislation (HR 4853) includes a payroll tax cut that will expire at the end of 2011 along with several business &#8220;extenders. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://marketplayground.com/2010/12/16/the-new-tax-deal-reaganomics-revisited/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US REP. JOHNSON VOTES TO STOP JOB-KILLING TAX HIKES</title>
    <link href="http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&amp;amp;pnpID=469&amp;amp;NewsID=992016&amp;amp;CategoryID=20359&amp;amp;on=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100168</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Decatur Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Timothy V. Johnson issued the following statement after voting Thursday night for passage of the tax prevention agreement, HR 4853. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&amp;amp;pnpID=469&amp;amp;NewsID=992016&amp;amp;CategoryID=20359&amp;amp;on=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/12/17/despite-tax-deal-battle-estate-tax-likely-continue/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100167</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Property and casualty insurance agents signaled strong support for the measure, HR 4853, and the Independent Insurance Agents and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/12/17/despite-tax-deal-battle-estate-tax-likely-continue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Metro-East Congressman Jerry Costello votes against tax cut bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.kmov.com/news/mobile/Metro-East-Congressman-Jerry-Costello-votes-against-tax-cut-bill-112064914.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100054</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KMOV.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 He issued the following statement regarding HR 4853. &amp;quot;Madame Speaker, I rise this evening in opposition to this legislation that would add almost $1 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kmov.com/news/mobile/Metro-East-Congressman-Jerry-Costello-votes-against-tax-cut-bill-112064914.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Rep. Loebsack: Statement on passage of the tax cut agreement</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=221038" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100052</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC&#8212;Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement tonight after the House of Representatives passed HR 4853, the Tax Relief, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=221038&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Corn Belt Senators Push Back Against Eliminating Ethanol Subsidies</title>
    <link href="http://maplight.org/content/72503" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100051</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MAPLight.org - Money and Politics</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Feinstein&amp;#39;s plan was to amend HR 4853 - the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 to reduce the import tariff on ethanol from $0.45 to $0.36, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maplight.org/content/72503&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Destroys Social Security</title>
    <link href="http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/12/17/18666864.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100050</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bay Area Indymedia</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 by All Politics are Local Democrat Obama, with the support of 138 Republicans and 139 Democrats in the House, for a vote of 277 to 148 on HR 4853, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/12/17/18666864.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2010/12/the_tax_deal_is_just_more_tric.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100049</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Helicopter Association International</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The legislation (HR 4853) includes a payroll tax cut that will expire at the end of 2011 along with several business &#8220;extenders. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2010/12/the_tax_deal_is_just_more_tric.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US munis and co-ops say they&amp;#39;ll push for CREB renewal next year</title>
    <link href="http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/ElectricPower/6683567" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100048</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Platts</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The tax bill (HR 4853) was passed by the House of Representatives in a 277-148 vote and sent to President Barack Obama, did not extend the Clean Renewable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/ElectricPower/6683567&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2010/12/17/biodiesel-producers-hail-subsidy-in-tax-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100047</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Biofuels Digest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In Washington, President Barack Obama today signed HR 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2010/12/17/biodiesel-producers-hail-subsidy-in-tax-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress extends transit benefits</title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dr-gridlock/2010/12/more_qa_on_transit_benefits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100046</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House last night passed HR 4853, which includes a one-year extension on the $230 per month limit for employer-sponsored transit benefits. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dr-gridlock/2010/12/more_qa_on_transit_benefits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AAFA applauds Congressional passage of tax extending legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=94088" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100044</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fibre2fashion.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4853 passed the House on December 16, 2010 by a vote of 277 to 148 and passed the Senate on December 15, 2010 by a vote of 81 to 19. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=94088&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trade a Smith priority on Ways, Means panel</title>
    <link href="http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/article_f8363fde-0a0d-11e0-94f0-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100043</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kearney Hub</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Passage of the tax cut bill, HR 4853, allows for a two-year extension of Bush-era tax rates and the 15 percent rate on capital gains and dividends. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/article_f8363fde-0a0d-11e0-94f0-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/obamas-36858bn-tax-cut-plan-heads-to-us-house_505726.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100042</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Property and casualty insurance agents signaled strong support for the measure, HR 4853, and the Independent Insurance Agents and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/obamas-36858bn-tax-cut-plan-heads-to-us-house_505726.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alexander Responds to House Passage of the Tax-Hike Prevention Package</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20101217/UPDATES01/101217001" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100041</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Monroe News Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, released the following statement in response to the US House of Representatives passage of HR 4853, the compromise agreement on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20101217/UPDATES01/101217001&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Simpson Votes against Omnibus Tax Package</title>
    <link href="http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/national/article_09d56d9e-0a38-11e0-b2ed-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10100040</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Idaho State Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 4853, would have extended current tax rates and provisions for two years, but it also included a number of other provisions added onto the bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/national/article_09d56d9e-0a38-11e0-b2ed-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extensions Pass House, Restoring Lifeline to the Long-Term Jobless</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6126322/unemployment_extensions_pass_house.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10091138</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...the New York Times, the U. S. House of Representatives passed the unemployment extension and Bush tax cuts compromise bill (H.R.4853), reauthorizing unemployment benefits extensions for 13 additional months for the four Tiers of extensions and emergency&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6126322/unemployment_extensions_pass_house.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Two Years of Tax Cuts for One Year of Unemployment Insurance. Nothing for the 99ers</title>
    <link href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCongressCongressGossipBlog/~3/fSv3CH13JDk/2142-Two-Years-of-Tax-Cuts-for-One-Year-of-Unemployment-Insurance-Nothing-for-the-99ers" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10083780</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpenCongress</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...Senate earlier this week, it will be sent to Obama immediately and is expected to be signed into law later today. The bill, H.R.4853, is estimated to cost $858 billion, and is entirely financed by increasing the federal deficit. In addition to the incom&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCongressCongressGossipBlog/~3/fSv3CH13JDk/2142-Two-Years-of-Tax-Cuts-for-One-Year-of-Unemployment-Insurance-Nothing-for-the-99ers&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Tax Bill with Biofuel Incentives</title>
    <link href="http://domesticfuel.com/2010/12/16/house-passes-tax-bill-with-biofuel-incentives/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10240346</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Domestic Fuel</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The final vote was 277-148 on the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 (HR 4853) that now goes to the president&amp;#39;s desk to be signed into law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://domesticfuel.com/2010/12/16/house-passes-tax-bill-with-biofuel-incentives/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.salon.com/tech/htww/2010/12/16/house_tax_cut_vote/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10226571</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor tonight on HR 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salon.com/tech/htww/2010/12/16/house_tax_cut_vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/12/15/tax-passes-senate-hits-hurdle-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10137879</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By ALLISON BELL &amp;amp; ARTHUR D. POSTAL After delays and much debate, House members today voted 277-148 to pass the Senate&amp;#39;s version of the HR 4853 tax bill and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/12/15/tax-passes-senate-hits-hurdle-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Realities of the Estate Tax, the Reasonable Compromise</title>
    <link href="http://shopfloor.org/2010/12/the-realities-of-the-estate-tax-the-reasonable-compromise/16890" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10126950</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shopfloor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 House leadership has pulled the rule for consideration of HR 4853, the tax compromise, over liberal Democratic members&amp;#39; unhappiness with how it would deal ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shopfloor.org/2010/12/the-realities-of-the-estate-tax-the-reasonable-compromise/16890&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/12/17/obama-tax-cut-signs.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10126941</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By ALLISON BELL &amp;amp; ARTHUR D. POSTAL After delays and much debate, House members today voted 277-148 to pass the Senate&amp;#39;s version of the HR 4853 tax bill and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/12/17/obama-tax-cut-signs.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=12427542" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10100166</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By ALLISON BELL &amp;amp; ARTHUR D. POSTAL After delays and much debate, House members today voted 277-148 to pass the Senate&amp;#39;s version of the HR 4853 tax bill and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=12427542&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Forex - Misc: Mortgage Rate above 5%, House Vote on tax legislation likely ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.forextv.com/forex-news-story/forex-misc-mortgage-rate-above-5-house-vote-on-tax-legislation-likely-later-today" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10100059</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ForexTV.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Watch for H.RES.1766 Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (HR 4853) to amend the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.forextv.com/forex-news-story/forex-misc-mortgage-rate-above-5-house-vote-on-tax-legislation-likely-later-today&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House passes tax cuts and unemployment extension</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/public-policy-in-san-diego/house-passes-tax-cuts-and-unemployment-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10100057</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On short notice, after the Senate on Wednesday told the House just before 2:30 pm it passed HR 4853, the Representatives acted on the President&amp;#39;s deal with ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/public-policy-in-san-diego/house-passes-tax-cuts-and-unemployment-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax Deal Benefits R&amp;amp;D</title>
    <link href="http://pubs.acs.org/cen/news/88/i51/8851notw2.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10100056</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chemical &amp;amp; Engineering News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The $858 billion package (HR 4853), which was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate on Dec. 15 by a vote of 81 to 19, was being debated in the House of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pubs.acs.org/cen/news/88/i51/8851notw2.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Meets At: 10:00 am: Legislative Business</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2010/12/16/2530/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10100055</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to HR 4853 &#8211; Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 (Rep. Levin &#8211; Ways and Means) (Subject to a Rule) Senate Amendment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2010/12/16/2530/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi: Democratic Provisions of Tax Cut Bill Benefit Middle Class ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pelosi-democratic-provisions-of-tax-cut-bill-benefit-middle-class-republicans-insist-on-an-extra-tax-cut-for-the-wealthiest-112050724.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10100053</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor tonight on HR 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pelosi-democratic-provisions-of-tax-cut-bill-benefit-middle-class-republicans-insist-on-an-extra-tax-cut-for-the-wealthiest-112050724.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Blog HR 4853 - Tax Relief Compromise</title>
    <link href="http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/167263.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10100038</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Auburn Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House today debated HR 4853 -Tax Relief Compromise. I will be voting AYE. Here are my debate remarks: I commend the Senate for passing the tax relief ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/167263.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=c4dfb12cfd22870fcd202c8aaa68c1a6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10100037</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By ALLISON BELL &amp;amp; ARTHUR D. POSTAL After delays and much debate, House members today voted 277-148 to pass the Senate&amp;#39;s version of the HR 4853 tax bill and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=c4dfb12cfd22870fcd202c8aaa68c1a6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 4853: summary and planning points</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=37674dca-a03c-4a0b-8c47-7922acda6f31" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10134195</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Late last Thursday night, the Senate Finance Committee released HR 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=37674dca-a03c-4a0b-8c47-7922acda6f31&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate OKs bill extending tax breaks for employer-sponsored benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20101215/BENEFITS03/101219958" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10126949</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Insurance</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under HR 4853, Section 127 of the tax code, which allows employers to reimburse employees for up to $5250 in annual undergraduate and graduate educational ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20101215/BENEFITS03/101219958&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sen. Coons&amp;#39; Statement on Tax Relief for Middle Class Americans</title>
    <link href="http://politicalnews.me/?id=7258&amp;amp;keys=Senator-Chris-Coons-TaxRelief" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10100045</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PoliticalNews.me (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 released the following statement after Monday&amp;#39;s cloture vote on HR 4853: &amp;quot;I voted to invoke cloture on HR 4853 because of the two options before us, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicalnews.me/?id=7258&amp;amp;keys=Senator-Chris-Coons-TaxRelief&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 4853: Votes Could Come Today</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/12/Pages/HR-4853-Votes-Could-Come-Today.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10100039</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senate Democrats have predicted in the Senate Calendar entry for today that Senate would convene at 9:30 am, debate HR 4853, the vehicle for the tax ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/12/Pages/HR-4853-Votes-Could-Come-Today.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE6BE4XY20101215" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10070525</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shopfloor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The vote on HR 4853 (or more precisely, the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with Amdt. No. 4753 to HR 4853) was 81-19 in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE6BE4XY20101215&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/15/AR2010121500479.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10070524</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU &#8211; The House is unlikely to take action on HR 4853, a tax compromise bill that would stabilize estate tax rules for 2 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/15/AR2010121500479.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/12/an_estate_tax_primer.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10070466</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Late last Thursday night, the Senate Finance Committee released HR 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/ezra-klein/2010/12/an_estate_tax_primer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pence Offers Amendment to Make Tax Rates Permanent</title>
    <link href="http://www.standardnewswire.com/news/87185825.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10070465</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Standard Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;I urge this Committee to pass a rule that will allow for amendments to HR 4853, and that such rule provide for consideration of my amendment. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.standardnewswire.com/news/87185825.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Risch, Senate vote to extend tax cuts</title>
    <link href="http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/article_182f4d72-0896-11e0-a46c-001cc4c03286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10070464</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Idaho State Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The tax extension was part of HR 4853, which passed by an 81-19 margin. &#8220;Since this debate began, I have been adamant about not raising taxes on any ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/article_182f4d72-0896-11e0-a46c-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/us-politics/8204786/Barack-Obamas-tax-bill-passes-US-Senate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10070463</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU &#8211; The House is unlikely to take action on HR 4853, a tax compromise bill that would stabilize estate tax rules for 2 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/us-politics/8204786/Barack-Obamas-tax-bill-passes-US-Senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>$900 Billion HR 4853: The Big 13 month UI Extension LIE and the 99ers Big Push ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/unemployment-in-san-diego/900-billion-hr-4853-the-big-13-month-ui-extension-lie-and-the-99ers-big-push-for-tier-5" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10070352</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 If you have exhausted all available Tiers of benefits already, HR 4853 WILL NOT HELP YOU AT ALL. If you are on Tier 2 now (or soon will be) and your state ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/unemployment-in-san-diego/900-billion-hr-4853-the-big-13-month-ui-extension-lie-and-the-99ers-big-push-for-tier-5&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reid&#8212;McConnell Job Creation Act provides 100 percent &#8220;bonus depreciation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ed9afb98-b995-4794-8bcc-d7ab772e0ecf" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10070277</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Based on a framework agreed to by President Obama and Congressional Republicans on December 6, 2010, the Bill amends the House&amp;#39;s HR 4853, the Middle Class ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ed9afb98-b995-4794-8bcc-d7ab772e0ecf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Meets At: 10:00 am: Legislative Business</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2010/12/15/2529/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10070275</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Patrick Murphy/Hoyer &#8211; Armed Services) (Subject to a Rule) Possible Further Action on HR 4853 &#8211; Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 (Rep. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2010/12/15/2529/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/8200119/Barack-Obama-tax-deal-clears-Senate-hurdle.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-14:/commentary/10070273</id>
    <updated>2010-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senate Democrats have predicted in the Senate Calendar entry for today that Senate would convene at 9:30 am, debate HR 4853, the vehicle for the tax ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/8200119/Barack-Obama-tax-deal-clears-Senate-hurdle.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BE4XY20101215" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10070353</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hoosier Ag Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Once the Senate passes the bill, HR 4853, could be brought to the House floor one day later. That&amp;#39;s where trouble could be waiting as some House Democrats ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BE4XY20101215&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/energy/stories/senator-seeks-to-cut-ethanol-credit-to-36-cents" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10070276</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hoosier Ag Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Once the Senate passes the bill, HR 4853, could be brought to the House floor one day later. That&amp;#39;s where trouble could be waiting as some House Democrats ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/energy/stories/senator-seeks-to-cut-ethanol-credit-to-36-cents&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://weaselzippers.us/2010/12/14/obama-unemployment-benefits-not-tax-cut-are-the-%E2%80%9Cbiggest-boost%E2%80%9D-to-the-economy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10062118</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Business Insider</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 FACT: If you have exhausted all available Tiers of benefits already, HR 4853 WILL NOT HELP YOU AT ALL. FACT: If you are on Tier 2 now (or soon will be) and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weaselzippers.us/2010/12/14/obama-unemployment-benefits-not-tax-cut-are-the-%E2%80%9Cbiggest-boost%E2%80%9D-to-the-economy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feinstein Wants Ethanol Subsidies Lowered</title>
    <link href="http://www.hoosieragtoday.com/wire/news/01198_taxbillethanollowered_222242.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10062023</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hoosier Ag Today</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Once the Senate passes the bill, HR 4853, could be brought to the House floor one day later. That&amp;#39;s where trouble could be waiting as some House Democrats ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hoosieragtoday.com/wire/news/01198_taxbillethanollowered_222242.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/12/13/99ers-left-out-cold" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10062022</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Business Insider</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 FACT: If you have exhausted all available Tiers of benefits already, HR 4853 WILL NOT HELP YOU AT ALL. FACT: If you are on Tier 2 now (or soon will be) and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/12/13/99ers-left-out-cold&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/14/AR2010121407208.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10062021</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC (Dec 14) &#8211; Following yesterday&amp;#39;s overwhelming Senate acceptance of the White House Republican brokered tax cut unemployment extension deal, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/14/AR2010121407208.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reid-McConnell Job Creation Act Provides 100 Percent &#8220;Bonus Depreciation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=a53d0adb-70e6-4a4c-b468-c35a81f5b276" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10061790</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JD Supra (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Based on a framework agreed to by President Obama and Congressional Republicans on December 6, 2010, the Bill amends the House&amp;#39;s HR 4853, the Middle Class ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewer.aspx?fid=a53d0adb-70e6-4a4c-b468-c35a81f5b276&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Durbin: Vote for Tax Cut Plan is a Vote for Illinois Middle-Class Families</title>
    <link href="http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/latest-local/20513-durbin-vote-for-tax-cut-plan-is-a-vote-for-illinois-middle-class-families-.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10061789</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eNews Park Forest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... and Job Creation Act (HR 4853) &#8211; the compromise that was agreed to by President Obama and Congressional Republicans last week. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/latest-local/20513-durbin-vote-for-tax-cut-plan-is-a-vote-for-illinois-middle-class-families-.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pres. Obama encourage corporate CEO&amp;#39;s to hire in upcoming White House meeting</title>
    <link href="http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2010/12/pres-obama-encourage-corporate-ceos-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10061698</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reach Out Job Search (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 With President Obama&amp;#39;s recent bipartisan deal on HR 4853-&amp;#39;The Middle Class Tax Relief Act&amp;#39;, to extend Bush-era tax cuts to wealthy tax payers, including the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2010/12/pres-obama-encourage-corporate-ceos-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How might the House pass the tax &amp;quot;deal&amp;quot; few members say they want?</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/12/14/928922/-How-might-the-House-pass-the-tax-deal-few-members-say-they-want" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10061697</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... HR 4899 tax bill, HR 4853, was passed first amended by the House (without war funding tax cuts for the rich) back in March on December 2nd, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/12/14/928922/-How-might-the-House-pass-the-tax-deal-few-members-say-they-want&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.americasnewsonline.com/congress-has-no-choice-but-to-pass-unemployment-extension-912/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10061696</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Business Insider</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 FACT: If you have exhausted all available Tiers of benefits already, HR 4853 WILL NOT HELP YOU AT ALL. FACT: If you are on Tier 2 now (or soon will be) and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americasnewsonline.com/congress-has-no-choice-but-to-pass-unemployment-extension-912/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/12/AR2010121201324.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10061694</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC (Dec 14) &#8211; Following yesterday&amp;#39;s overwhelming Senate acceptance of the White House Republican brokered tax cut unemployment extension deal, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/12/AR2010121201324.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/dec/13/a-misdeal-on-tax-cuts/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10062117</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Democrat Senator Max Baucus from Montana has not been a supporter of HR 4853, but according to My Fox Phoenix that has now changed. Dem Sen. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/dec/13/a-misdeal-on-tax-cuts/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax: a compromise on tax cuts, but many uncertainties remain</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=b9d4e672-4f93-4368-b87c-18b84ed77a29" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10062024</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate will begin debating the bill (HR 4853) today, and a cloture vote is scheduled to occur at 3:00 pm on Monday. Until lawmakers can come to a final ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=b9d4e672-4f93-4368-b87c-18b84ed77a29&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate backs vote on tax bill affecting employer-provided benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20101213/BENEFITS03/101219983" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10061699</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Insurance</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the bill, HR 4853, Section 127 of the Tax Code, which allows employers to reimburse employees for up to $5250 in annual undergraduate and graduate ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20101213/BENEFITS03/101219983&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate votes on tax cuts</title>
    <link href="http://www.upi.com/News_Photos/News/Senate-votes-on-tax-cuts/4317/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10061019</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>UPI.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Kent Conrad arrives to vote on cloture on HR 4853 (Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010) in Washington Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) arrives with his dog Dakota to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.upi.com/News_Photos/News/Senate-votes-on-tax-cuts/4317/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Senate secures votes to open debate on tax-cut package</title>
    <link href="http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/ElectricPower/6669485" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10060063</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Platts</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The tax-cut package (HR 4853) -- largely crafted by President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans around an extension of the Bush-era tax cuts set to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/ElectricPower/6669485&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/congress/2010/12/senate-easily-advances-obamas-tax-cut-plan" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10060061</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Democrat Senator Max Baucus from Montana has not been a supporter of HR 4853, but according to My Fox Phoenix that has now changed. Dem Sen. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/congress/2010/12/senate-easily-advances-obamas-tax-cut-plan&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The World&amp;#39;s Most &amp;quot;Deliberate&amp;quot; Body</title>
    <link href="http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/12/14/worlds-most-deliberate-body" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10059982</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fox News (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As planned, the vote on &amp;quot;The Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to HR 4853, the Tax Relief Act, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/12/14/worlds-most-deliberate-body&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Ethanol Juggernaut: Do Republicans Have the Will to Stop Big Government?</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/dhorowitz3/2010/12/13/the-ethanol-juggernaut-do-republicans-have-the-will-to-stop-big-government/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10059980</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Concerning the green handouts hidden in HR 4853, Inhofe told National Review&amp;#39;s Robert Costa: &#8220;94 percent of the provisions are meaningful. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/dhorowitz3/2010/12/13/the-ethanol-juggernaut-do-republicans-have-the-will-to-stop-big-government/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Disappointed by Pres. Obama tax deal, should 99ers pursue legal strategies for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2010/12/disappointed-by-pres-obama-tax-deal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10059979</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reach Out Job Search (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Update @ 6:30pm EST- The Senate voted to close debate on the re-named &amp;quot;Reid-McConnell Bill&amp;quot; HR-4853&amp;quot; on December 12th. Vote total of closure was 83 Yeas, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reachoutjobsearch.com/2010/12/disappointed-by-pres-obama-tax-deal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment extension 2010 - &amp;#39;Inaction not an option&amp;#39; in Atlanta or elsewhere</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-atlanta/unemployment-extension-2010-inaction-not-an-option-atlanta-or-elsewhere" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10059977</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Democrat Senator Max Baucus from Montana has not been a supporter of HR 4853, but according to My Fox Phoenix that has now changed. Dem Sen. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-atlanta/unemployment-extension-2010-inaction-not-an-option-atlanta-or-elsewhere&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Poll: Most Americans support tax cut deal</title>
    <link href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/12/13/5642272-poll-most-americans-support-tax-cut-deal-" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10047072</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 FAIL HR 4853 Has been passed by the Seante. There are already over 60 votes so anyone of the Senators votes after 4:13 pm EST are just a show. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/12/13/5642272-poll-most-americans-support-tax-cut-deal-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>First Vote Of The Week: Tuesday 6:00 pm</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2010/12/13/2525/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10047071</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obey &#8211; Appropriations) (If amended by the Senate) Possible Further Action on HR 4853 &#8211; Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010 (Rep. Levin &#8211; Ways and Means) (If ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2010/12/13/2525/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dispatch from the Front: The Week of December 13</title>
    <link href="http://shopfloor.org/2010/12/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-december-13/16753" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10047069</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shopfloor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate convenes at 2 pm today with debate resuming on HR 4853, the vehicle for the tax bill. A 3 pm cloture vote &#8212; known in the parlance as a &#8220;key test ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shopfloor.org/2010/12/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-december-13/16753&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bipartisan Bill Would Slash Estate Taxes</title>
    <link href="http://www.thestreet.com/story/10945457/1/bipartisan-bill-would-slash-estate-taxes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10047068</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheStreet.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The current draft of the compromise House bill, HR 4853, though, would increase the estate tax exemption to $5 million and slash the top rate to 35%. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thestreet.com/story/10945457/1/bipartisan-bill-would-slash-estate-taxes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://hken.ibtimes.com/articles/91714/20101214/senate-tax-cut-unemplyment.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10047067</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Democrat Senator Max Baucus from Montana has not been a supporter of HR 4853, but according to My Fox Phoenix that has now changed. Dem Sen. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hken.ibtimes.com/articles/91714/20101214/senate-tax-cut-unemplyment.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/bipartisanship-tax-deal-boosts-spirits-but-a-doomsday-scenario-lurks-nearby/article1829189/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-11:/commentary/10070467</id>
    <updated>2010-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC (Dec 12) &#8211; The Senate is scheduled for a cloture vote at 3 pm Monday regarding HR 4853 Middle Class Tax Extenders bill now containing the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/bipartisanship-tax-deal-boosts-spirits-but-a-doomsday-scenario-lurks-nearby/article1829189/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/12/13/2518155/test-vote-shows-senate-is-ready.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-11:/commentary/10059981</id>
    <updated>2010-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC (Dec 12) &#8211; The Senate is scheduled for a cloture vote at 3 pm Monday regarding HR 4853 Middle Class Tax Extenders bill now containing the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/12/13/2518155/test-vote-shows-senate-is-ready.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://feeds.boston.com/click.phdo?i=c400fe761d363128fcc882d7474c6a5c" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-11:/commentary/10047070</id>
    <updated>2010-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC (Dec 12) &#8211; The Senate is scheduled for a cloture vote at 3 pm Monday regarding HR 4853 Middle Class Tax Extenders bill now containing the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.boston.com/click.phdo?i=c400fe761d363128fcc882d7474c6a5c&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension Update | Monday&amp;#39;s Cloture Vote Begins Showdown with House</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/12/unemployment-extension-update-mondays-cloture-vote-begins-showdown-with-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-11:/commentary/10043133</id>
    <updated>2010-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC (Dec 12) &#8211; The Senate is scheduled for a cloture vote at 3 pm Monday regarding HR 4853 Middle Class Tax Extenders bill now containing the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/12/unemployment-extension-update-mondays-cloture-vote-begins-showdown-with-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/10/bill-clinton-holds-court-in-impromptu-white-house-news-conference/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-10:/commentary/10100058</id>
    <updated>2010-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate introduced their version of HR 4853 Middle Tax Cut Relief Act of 2010 that is set for a cloture vote at 3 pm Monday, which contains the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/10/bill-clinton-holds-court-in-impromptu-white-house-news-conference/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/us-judge-strikes-down-obamas-health-care-law/article1835551/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-10:/commentary/10061020</id>
    <updated>2010-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate introduced their version of HR 4853 Middle Tax Cut Relief Act of 2010 that is set for a cloture vote at 3 pm Monday, which contains the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/us-judge-strikes-down-obamas-health-care-law/article1835551/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Democrats still unhappy with Tax Cut Unemployment Extension Deal</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/12/house-democrats-still-unhappy-with-tax-cut-unemployment-extension-deal/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-10:/commentary/10035185</id>
    <updated>2010-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate introduced their version of HR 4853 Middle Tax Cut Relief Act of 2010 that is set for a cloture vote at 3 pm Monday, which contains the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/12/house-democrats-still-unhappy-with-tax-cut-unemployment-extension-deal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.forbes.com/hanisarji/2010/12/10/reid-introduces-bill-for-obama-republican-deal-surprises-for-wealth-transfer-taxes/?boxes=financechannelforbes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10070274</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- A bipartisan tax agreement unveiled by the Senate last night would be generous to taxpayers who die leaving large ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.forbes.com/hanisarji/2010/12/10/reid-introduces-bill-for-obama-republican-deal-surprises-for-wealth-transfer-taxes/?boxes=financechannelforbes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.salon.com/news/taxes/?story=/tech/htww/2010/12/09/tax_cut_deal_and_the_economy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10061788</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- A bipartisan tax agreement unveiled by the Senate last night would be generous to taxpayers who die leaving large ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.salon.com/news/taxes/?story=/tech/htww/2010/12/09/tax_cut_deal_and_the_economy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/12/08/angry-democrats-punt-tax-cut-deal/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10061695</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- A bipartisan tax agreement unveiled by the Senate last night would be generous to taxpayers who die leaving large ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/12/08/angry-democrats-punt-tax-cut-deal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2010/12/14/us-obama-taxdeal.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10060243</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Journal of Accountancy</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, Senate Amendment 4755 to HR 4853, incorporates elements of the deal ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2010/12/14/us-obama-taxdeal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6B94N420101210" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10060062</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Journal of Accountancy</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, Senate Amendment 4755 to HR 4853, incorporates elements of the deal ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6B94N420101210&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/us-politics/8195852/Bill-Clinton-holds-court-in-White-House-after-Barack-Obama-exits-stage.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10059978</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- A bipartisan tax agreement unveiled by the Senate last night would be generous to taxpayers who die leaving large ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/us-politics/8195852/Bill-Clinton-holds-court-in-White-House-after-Barack-Obama-exits-stage.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://blogs.reuters.com/prism-money/?p=3713" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10035184</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- A bipartisan tax agreement unveiled by the Senate last night would be generous to taxpayers who die leaving large ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.reuters.com/prism-money/?p=3713&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Provisions in the Senate&amp;#39;s Tax Cut Extension Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Web/20103647.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10030148</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Journal of Accountancy</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, Senate Amendment 4755 to HR 4853, incorporates elements of the deal ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Web/20103647.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kansascity.com/2010/12/09/2509276/mass-transit-tax-break-to-shrink.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10030147</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Life and Health Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON BUREAU -- A bipartisan tax agreement unveiled by the Senate last night would be generous to taxpayers who die leaving large ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/2010/12/09/2509276/mass-transit-tax-break-to-shrink.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extensions Long-term Unemployed Hopes Shift to House</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/12/unemployment-extensions-long-term-unemployed-hopes-shift-to-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-08:/commentary/10030151</id>
    <updated>2010-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senator Reid motioned to remove all amendments to the original House bill HR 4853 Middle Income Tax Relief bill, in an amazing move by Senate Republicans, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/12/unemployment-extensions-long-term-unemployed-hopes-shift-to-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate clearing the way for compromise tax legislation</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/domestic-taxes/133033-senate-clearing-the-way-for-compromise-tax-legislation-" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-08:/commentary/10030150</id>
    <updated>2010-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Lawmakers will clear pending amendment to another bill and vote to table motions to refer and concur with an amendment to HR 4853, The Middle Class Tax ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/domestic-taxes/133033-senate-clearing-the-way-for-compromise-tax-legislation-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 4853 House Tax Cut Bill Sees Action in Senate | Baucus Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/12/h-r-4853-house-tax-cut-bill-senate-baucus-unemployment-extension-added-correction/comment-page-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-08:/commentary/10030149</id>
    <updated>2010-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC (Dec 9) &#8211; In a late move on the Senate floor the Majority Leader Harry Reid, motion to table, or kill all pending amendments to the HR 4853 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/12/h-r-4853-house-tax-cut-bill-senate-baucus-unemployment-extension-added-correction/comment-page-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Tax Relief Bill</title>
    <link href="http://media-newswire.com/release_1135946.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-06:/commentary/10030157</id>
    <updated>2010-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, an amendment to the Senate Amendment to HR 4853, will expire Bush-era tax cuts for the nation&amp;#39;s wealthiest three percent to the same levels that ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://media-newswire.com/release_1135946.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>In Lock Step, Senate Republicans Snub the Middle Class</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-worth/in-lock-step-senate-repub_b_792930.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-06:/commentary/10030156</id>
    <updated>2010-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 In the vote to extend the tax breaks for those in the lower four brackets 53 Democrats voted to invoke cloture in concurrence with HR 4853 which had passed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-worth/in-lock-step-senate-repub_b_792930.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>With Baucus Bill Blocked In Senate, What Now For Estate Tax?</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.forbes.com/hanisarji/2010/12/06/with-baucus-bill-blocked-in-senate-what-now-for-estate-tax/?boxes=financechannelforbes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-05:/commentary/10030152</id>
    <updated>2010-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forbes (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Baucus&amp;#39; proposed legislation was introduced as an amendment to HR 4853, the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010. See Baucus SA 4727. Sen. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.forbes.com/hanisarji/2010/12/06/with-baucus-bill-blocked-in-senate-what-now-for-estate-tax/?boxes=financechannelforbes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blacks lawmakers praise black farmers settlement</title>
    <link href="http://www.reddingnewsreview.com/newspages/2010newspages/congressional_briefs_10_1000126.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-05:/commentary/9969725</id>
    <updated>2010-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Redding News Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4853 will provide permanent extension of tax cuts on all income for all Americans up to $250000. It will also provide a two year extension of alternative ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reddingnewsreview.com/newspages/2010newspages/congressional_briefs_10_1000126.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted in Washington</title>
    <link href="http://www.post-trib.com/news/2945372,votechart1205.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-04:/commentary/9969728</id>
    <updated>2010-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gary Post Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS: The House agreed to the Senate amendment to the Middle Class Tax Relief Act (HR 4853). The bill would extend expiring tax reductions ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.post-trib.com/news/2945372,votechart1205.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate to Vote on Tax Hikes Today</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/Commentary/2010/12/Senate-to-Vote-on-Tax-Hikes-Today" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-03:/commentary/10137805</id>
    <updated>2010-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...description of the first vote today: Senator Reid then moved to concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R.4853, with a Baucus amendment #4727. The Baucus amendment #4727 includes the $250,000 tax cut extension plus several additional &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/Commentary/2010/12/Senate-to-Vote-on-Tax-Hikes-Today&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.idahoreporter.com/2010/senate-republicans-including-risch-and-crapo-put-up-roadblock-on-non-tax-issues/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-03:/commentary/10030154</id>
    <updated>2010-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Hence, a motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HR 4853 with... another amendment. And if cloture fails? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idahoreporter.com/2010/senate-republicans-including-risch-and-crapo-put-up-roadblock-on-non-tax-issues/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Saturday&amp;#39;s College Basketball</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/12/04/843450/saturdays-college-basketball.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-03:/commentary/9969729</id>
    <updated>2010-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News &amp;amp; Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 MIDDLE-CLASS TAX CUTS: Voting 234 for and 188 against, the House on Thursday passed a bill (HR 4853) to extend beyond Dec.31 Bush-era tax cuts on the first ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/12/04/843450/saturdays-college-basketball.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=12318891" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-03:/commentary/9969727</id>
    <updated>2010-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Hence, a motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HR 4853 with... another amendment. And if cloture fails? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=12318891&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/12/3/925410/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-03:/commentary/9967081</id>
    <updated>2010-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Hence, a motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HR 4853 with... another amendment. And if cloture fails? ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/12/3/925410/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted</title>
    <link href="http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_16780427" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-03:/commentary/9967075</id>
    <updated>2010-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Cruces Sun-News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4853 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III - motion to concur with Senate amendment. (Passed 413-0) Harry Teague yes, Ben Ray Lujan yes, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_16780427&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate to hold Saturday vote on tax cuts, unemployment benefit extension</title>
    <link href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan-elections/~3/gzkhQvrcCE8/senate_to_hold_saturday_vote_on_tax_cuts.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-03:/commentary/9959848</id>
    <updated>2010-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MLive.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
...middle class tax cuts and federal unemployment benefits. Neither of the votes has a chance of passing. The first vote will be on H.R.4853, The Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, which would extend the Bush tax cuts on income of $250,000 as well as ext&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/michigan-elections/~3/gzkhQvrcCE8/senate_to_hold_saturday_vote_on_tax_cuts.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/republicans-block-legislation-to-let-upper-income-tax-cuts-expire/article1825411/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-02:/commentary/10030155</id>
    <updated>2010-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TIME (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Democratic amendments (mounted on HR 4853, a shell bill as all spending must originate in the House) would make permanent the tax cuts on incomes up to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/republicans-block-legislation-to-let-upper-income-tax-cuts-expire/article1825411/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/dec/02/taxandspending-us-politics" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-02:/commentary/9969726</id>
    <updated>2010-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TIME (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Democratic amendments (mounted on HR 4853, a shell bill as all spending must originate in the House) would make permanent the tax cuts on incomes up to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/dec/02/taxandspending-us-politics&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Graves Votes &amp;#39;No&amp;#39; on Job-Killing Small Business Tax Hike</title>
    <link href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/sbcod_graves-votes-no-on-job-killing-small-business-tax-hike-1345820.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-02:/commentary/9967086</id>
    <updated>2010-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The legislation, HR 4853, passed the House despite widespread opposition from 168 Republicans and 20 Democrats. &amp;quot;Small businesses are the lifeblood of our ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/sbcod_graves-votes-no-on-job-killing-small-business-tax-hike-1345820.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Deficit Commission Plan Vote Falls Short; House Advances Tax Cut Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.advisorone.com/article/deficit-commission-plan-vote-falls-short-house-advances-tax-cut-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-02:/commentary/9967085</id>
    <updated>2010-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AdvisorOne</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 2, HR 4853, the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, but reports say that the bill is dead on arrival in the Senate. Baucus&amp;#39; legislation would permanently ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.advisorone.com/article/deficit-commission-plan-vote-falls-short-house-advances-tax-cut-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/03/senate-democrats-voice-frustration-over-bush-era-tax-cuts/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-02:/commentary/9967079</id>
    <updated>2010-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TIME (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Democratic amendments (mounted on HR 4853, a shell bill as all spending must originate in the House) would make permanent the tax cuts on incomes up to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/03/senate-democrats-voice-frustration-over-bush-era-tax-cuts/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://peoplesworld.org/moveon-org-speakout-no-tax-cuts-for-billionaires/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-02:/commentary/9967078</id>
    <updated>2010-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>People&amp;#39;s World</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Earlier that day, the House approved HR-4853, a bill that extends Bush-era tax cuts for middle-income taxpayers but terminates them for individuals earning ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peoplesworld.org/moveon-org-speakout-no-tax-cuts-for-billionaires/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>McIntyre and Jones break with parties on tax cuts vote</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanindependent.com/159958/mcintrye-and-jones-break-with-parties-on-tax-cuts-vote" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-02:/commentary/9967077</id>
    <updated>2010-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The American Independent</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The US House of Representatives passed HR 4853 Thursday by vote of 234-188, with voting mainly along party lines. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanindependent.com/159958/mcintrye-and-jones-break-with-parties-on-tax-cuts-vote&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How your lawmakers voted</title>
    <link href="http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/news/2671478-418/bill-yes-biggert-tax-cuts.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-02:/commentary/9967076</id>
    <updated>2010-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chicago Sun-Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 MIDDLE-CLASS TAX CUTS: Voting 234-188, the House passed a bill (HR 4853) to extend beyond Dec. 31 Bush-era tax cuts on the first $200000 of income for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/news/2671478-418/bill-yes-biggert-tax-cuts.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Capito Discusses Proposed Tax Increase on Small Businesses</title>
    <link href="http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/Capito_Discusses_Proposed_Tax_Increase_on_Small_Businesses_111275384.html?ref=384" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-02:/commentary/9967074</id>
    <updated>2010-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHSV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4853 passed the House Thursday by a vote of 234-188 with 20 Democrats voting against it. Capito says, &#8220;The Democrats continue to play politics with tax ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/Capito_Discusses_Proposed_Tax_Increase_on_Small_Businesses_111275384.html?ref=384&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shuler Votes For Middle Class Tax Cuts</title>
    <link href="http://www.whkp.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=5158" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-01:/commentary/10190421</id>
    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHKP</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thursday, Congressman Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) cast his vote in favor of HR 4853, the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, which would permanently ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whkp.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=5158&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;One Minutes&amp;quot; (10 per side)</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2010/12/1/2513/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-01:/commentary/10070354</id>
    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to HR 4853 &#8211; Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, with an amendment (Rep. Levin &#8211; Ways and Means) (Subject to a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2010/12/1/2513/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.thirdage.com/news/car-donations-finding-deductions-time-tax-season_12-13-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-01:/commentary/10047073</id>
    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHKP</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thursday, Congressman Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) cast his vote in favor of HR 4853, the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, which would permanently ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thirdage.com/news/car-donations-finding-deductions-time-tax-season_12-13-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.thirdage.com/news/middle-class-tax-cuts-hope-benefit-economy_12-2-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-01:/commentary/10030153</id>
    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHKP</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thursday, Congressman Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) cast his vote in favor of HR 4853, the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, which would permanently ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thirdage.com/news/middle-class-tax-cuts-hope-benefit-economy_12-2-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/166372.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-01:/commentary/9967084</id>
    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Auburn Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 { roll call #604, considering amendment H Res 1745 to bill HR 4853, see THOMAS, House Reports section 111 -671. &amp;quot;Middle Class Tax Relief Made Permanent,&amp;quot; 25 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/166372.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SIFMA Urges House Of Representatives To Support Extension Of Current Capital ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondovisione.com/index.cfm?section=news&amp;amp;action=detail&amp;amp;id=94689" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-01:/commentary/9967083</id>
    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Exchange News Direct</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... public policy and advocacy in anticipation of a vote by the House of Representatives on HR 4853, a bill that would address expiring tax cuts. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondovisione.com/index.cfm?section=news&amp;amp;action=detail&amp;amp;id=94689&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/12/1/924753/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-01:/commentary/9967082</id>
    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to HR 4853 &#8211; Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, with an amendment (Rep. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/12/1/924753/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.internetbits.com/house-approves-middle-class-tax-cuts-death-awaits-in-senate/55558/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-01:/commentary/9967080</id>
    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WHKP</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thursday, Congressman Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) cast his vote in favor of HR 4853, the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, which would permanently ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.internetbits.com/house-approves-middle-class-tax-cuts-death-awaits-in-senate/55558/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="javascript:void(0);" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7912749</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Logistics Management</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress yesterday voted to extend HR 4853, The Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010, for three months through June 30. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:void(0);&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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