Showdown on Capitol Hill

The Washington Post reports that House Republican leaders are busily rounding up the troops for an expected vote this evening on a plan that would extend tax cuts on income up to $1 million.

By Staff | December 20, 2012 | Last updated on December 20, 2012

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The Washington Post reports that House Republican leaders are busily rounding up the troops for an expected vote this evening on a plan that would extend tax cuts on income up to $1 million.

The move comes in the face of a veto threat from President Obama and sets the stage for a final showdown on the fiscal cliff issue.

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