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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Republicans Block "Buffet Rule" in Senate - as expected, Senate Republicans kept the bill from moving forward with a vote. Even though it passed 51-45, it fell short of the required 60 votes needed to break the filibuster.  The bill would have set a minimum tax rate for millionaires. The Washington Post has more here.

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Gallup Poll Shows 6-10 Feel Taxes Are Fair - two groups emerged in the polling with 46% feeling they pay too much in federal taxes and 47% feeling it is about right.  Gallup.com has more here.

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Romney Gaining on Obama in National Polls - a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Obama holds a 4 point lead over Mitt Romney which is down 7 points from one month ago.  The daily Gallup poll shows Romney leading Obama 47% - 45% among registered voters.  TheHill.com has more here.

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IMF Forecasts 2.1% Increase in Growth For U.S. - the projection from the international Monetary Fund is an increase from the 1.8% predicted in January.  Bloomberg.com has more here.

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June 12 Special Election For Gabrielle Giffords Seat - is rapidly approaching with former Giffords sraffer Ron Barber (D) expected to face Jesse Kelly.  Politicos are watching the race closely as Arizona is a swing state and the results could be a harbinger to the 2012 General Election.  RollCall.com has more here.

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UN Observers in Syria on Shaky Ground - violence continues, even as U.N. observers hit the ground in Syria.  Questions abound if the 250 unarmed observers will have any effect.  Reuters.com has more here.

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