House Takes Symbolic Vote On Taxes As Talks Go On

House takes symbolic vote on taxes as talks go on

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives, in the waning days of Democratic control, passed an extension on Thursday of Bush-era tax cuts for the lower and middle classes in a symbolic vote that would let tax cuts for the wealthiest expire.

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