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Senate nears key vote on Obama tax package

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led U.S. Congress moved on Monday toward grudging approval of President Barack Obama's deal with Republicans to extend expiring tax cuts, even for the wealthiest Americans.

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