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Updated at 9:46 p.m. -- An agreement in principle to avert broad tax increases and spending cuts appeared imminent Monday night.
A senior Democratic source told NBC News that an accord had been reached. A senior GOP source said it "looks good" and that the outcome in the Senate would be clearer after Vice President Joe Biden conferred with Senate Democrats. Biden arrived at the Capitol to meet with Democratic senators Monday night.
Although a Senate vote later Monday night was possible, it’s not clear how an accord would fare in the House.
The interim New Year’s Eve tax de
Originally posted by AkumaStreak
A government we can count on! /sarcasmedit on 12/31/2012 by AkumaStreak because: (no reason given)
A Senate vote on the package could be held by the midnight deadline, Democratic aides said. The Republican-controlled House will begin considering the bill on Tuesday, with a final vote expected in the next day or two.
Originally posted by gwynnhwyfar
I'm confused... Is there an actual agreement or not?
Originally posted by Cinrad
Why wait to the last minute? That is so Hollywood scriptlike.
Originally posted by Cinrad
Why wait to the last minute? That is so Hollywood scriptlike.
Originally posted by OccamsRazor04
reply to post by 11235813213455
Can you source that? Why is it a poo sandwhich as well?