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Republicans seize on new report linking tax cuts, jobs
The White House refutes the methodology of the Ernst and Young study.
Pay & Benefits
Tax cut deal boosts retirement contributions for new feds
Democrats stave off proposal that would have required all employees to contribute more to their pensions to pay for unemployment insurance extension.
Oversight
Capital relieved as payroll measure clears House
Differences remain large over how to pay for the deal, with Republicans looking to areas liking freezing wages of federal workers.
Oversight
What's at stake if Congress fails this time?
Congress is threatening stalemate again, and this time the effect would be felt by millions of average Americans.
News
House repeals contractor withholding tax
The legislation was lauded by lawmakers from both parties and the White House.
Oversight
Senate OKs bill to repeal 3 percent withholding tax for government contractors
House members are expected to support the legislation, which could be headed to President Obama next week.
Oversight
Kerry, McConnell whack budget adversaries on seriousness
Democrat says cuts could slow down economic recovery.
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Watchdog: IRS stretched thin by new missions
Taxpayer advocate says agency isn't well-equipped for its upcoming role in paying out billions of dollars in benefits under the new health insurance law.
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