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From: tejek5/15/2014 10:47:21 PM
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GOP blocks tax extenders

By Ramsey Cox and Bernie Becker

Senate Republicans blocked progress on an $85 billion tax package on Thursday amid deep anger aimed at Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

In a 53-40 vote, the Senate failed to end debate on the tax package authored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). Sixty votes were required to move forward, and only Republican Sen. Mark Kirk (Ill.) voted with Demorats.

Other Republicans blocked the measure, even though many support the slew of expired tax breaks, out of frustration with Reid, who they say is preventing the minority party from offering amendments to the bill.

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