Senate prevents tax rate bill from passing

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 | 9:22 p.m. CST; updated 10:43 p.m. CST, Wednesday, December 15, 2010

WASHINGTON — In a reach across party lines, the Senate overwhelmingly passed sweeping legislation Wednesday to prevent a Jan. 1 income tax increase for millions and renew jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed.

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