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Senate Republicans block middle-class tax bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the Senate on Saturday blocked Democratic legislation that would renew low tax rates for individuals' income up to $200,000 and families' income up to $250,000, letting them rise for the wealthiest.

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