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Thursday, December 22, 2011  Why are they fighting so much? A field guide to Congress' payroll tax cut dispute

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  House conservatives end year as they spent it, revolting over a bipartisan bill on taxes

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Perry's economic plan calls for flat tax, popular deductions for family incomes under $500,000

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Liberal lawmakers would raise Social Security payroll tax on people earning over $250,000

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Senate approves legislation extending Bush tax cuts; House Democrats complain about estate tax.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Senators get their first chance Monday to vote on the tax-cut deal struck by President Barack Obama and Republicans, but whatever the outcome of the test vote, the White House expects the bill to pass by year's end

Friday, December 10, 2010  Tax cut package appears headed for passage in Senate despite objections from House Democrats

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  Projection: Social Security to pay out almost as much as it collects in taxes next year.