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The GOP’s lame duck power plays
Congressional Republicans have agreed to work with Dems on expiring tax cuts, but at a price. Armed with post-election vigor, the GOP says they will hold all other legislation hostage until a deal is reached on tax cuts. But the Dems have big hopes for passing other pieces of legislation before the end of the year and won't take kindly to being manhandled. Will this mean across the board extensions for Bush era tax cuts? And how can the White House maneuver in the final weeks of the session to ensure Democratic wins as well?
Congressional Republicans have agreed to work with Dems on expiring tax cuts, but at a price. Armed with post-election vigor, the GOP says they will hold all other legislation hostage until a deal is reached on tax cuts. But the Dems have big hopes for passing other pieces of legislation before the end of the year and won't take kindly to being manhandled. Will this mean across the board extensions for Bush era tax cuts? And how can the White House maneuver in the final weeks of the session to ensure Democratic wins as well?
Guest:
John Maggs, White House reporter for POLITICO