Sander Levin

Sander Levin

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  House GOP gears up for debt showdown this summer

  Get ready for another debt showdown this summer. House Republicans are preparing for one. The House Ways and Means Committee passed a bill Wednesday ... 

• Democrats wary of Japan entering trade talks

  Concerned that Japan's possible participation in ongoing trade talks among Pacific nations threatens the U.S. auto industry, Congressional Democrats ... 

• House passes bill forbidding welfare waivers

  Renewing a political fight from last year's presidential campaign, House Republicans passed a bill Wednesday that would prevent the Obama ... 

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  Sen. Carl Levin's decision opens seat in 2014

  Democratic Sen. Carl Levin's decision to not seek re-election in 2014 has set the stage for a wide-open race to replace the longest-serving senator ... 

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  House GOP puts off vote on 'Plan B'

  Confronted with a revolt among the rank and file, House Republicans abruptly scrapped a vote Thursday night on legislation allowing tax rates to rise ... 

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  Millions face higher taxes real soon without fix

  While much of Washington is consumed by the debate over tax increases scheduled to take effect next year, big tax hikes have already gone into effect ... 

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  Obama tax plan no small deal to small businessmen

  President Barack Obama's plan to increase taxes on top earners would have only a small impact on the nation's economy, according to congressional ... 

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  Unions vow political payback for right-to-work law

  With defeat in the Michigan Legislature virtually certain, Democrats and organized labor intend to make enactment of right-to-work laws as ... 

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  Democrats want jobless benefits in 'cliff' deal

  Hovering in the background of the "fiscal cliff" debate is the prospect of 2 million people losing their unemployment benefits four days after ...