Senate Pushed into Tax Fight as Congress Faces Deadline

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Washington, D.C. (December 27, 2012)

By Kathleen Hunter and Richard Rubin

Bloomberg

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—With assistance from Cheyenne Hopkins, Jonathan D. Salant and Roxana Tiron in Washington

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I wonder why Reed's office claims to be blocked by the Republican's from bringing a bill to the Senate Floor. As Leader of the Senate Reed can propose any bill he wants. In fact a bill cannot be presented on the Senate Floor unless Reed allows it. Why is there confusion by the press as to who has control of the Senate? I assume the press understands Reed is the only one who can allow a bill to the Senate Floor but cannot actually state that without their Masters in the Democrat Party from taking action.

Posted by: Anthonycappblumcom | December 27, 2012 11:09 AM

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I suspect the only place you will find Mitch, if you find him at all, is hiding out... While I have issues will all the so-called "leaders" in Congress, I have the most with the gentleman from Kentucky. He has consistently placed himself and his party ahead of what's best for the country. At some point perhaps the folks from my dad's home state will give him a proper send off, then send him off!

Posted by: topbeancounter | December 27, 2012 10:48 AM

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I am not sure why this is a budget fight. We have not had a budget since the president has taken office, have we?

Posted by: Unknown | December 27, 2012 10:19 AM

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