The rate debate continues. Last week, the Senate failed to extend all the current tax rates and policies by a vote of 45-54. Two Republicans voted against the measure because of a refundable credit issue and one Republican missed the vote due to illness, but even if you adjust for those votes, the Senate still came up short of a majority for not raising taxes on employers during a period of severely high unemployment.

Very disappointing and something pass-through businesses and the markets should pay sharp attention to.

We expect better results today and tomorrow when the House votes on two related …

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