Tonight, I am passing along observations from Paul Suplizio about the US Senate’s progress towards a tax-extenders bill. Additional action on the floor is anticipated by Thursday. So far, however, Democrat and Republican Senate Leaders have not revealed the nature of any agreements they might have reached.
The following is published here with permission.
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From: “Paul Suplizio” <wotc@cox.net>
Date: Mon, December 08, 2014 6:50 pm
Subject: Tax Extenders Bill H.R. 5771 Set For Senate Action
December 8, 2014
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called up H.R. 5771 for its first reading tonight, a step preparatory to bringing the bill to a vote.
Senators Reid and McConnell aren’t saying whether they’ve been able to put a deal together to cover 2015. Whatever they’ve decided, it’s likely they’ll ask their caucuses for the green light at their regular meeting tomorrow.
One of their tasks is to resolve changes other senators want to make to the bill; if they’re successful, H.R. 5771 can pass by unanimous consent tomorrow.
If unanimous consent is blocked, Reid has several options but it’s likely the bill (amended or not amended) won’t pass till Thursday.
We will keep you informed.
PAUL E SUPLZIO
President, WOTC Coalition
Senate Action on Extenders Anticipated Wednesday and Thursday
