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Monday, July 09, 2012  Obama to push extension of middle-class tax cuts in address from White House

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Republicans wanted to extend all Bush tax cuts, Democrats just for individuals making less than $200,000 and families less than $250,000.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  Obama and taxes: A populist stand from 2008 is not finding traction in 2011

Thursday, December 09, 2010  54 House Democrats oppose Obama tax package; not enough, by themselves, to block proposal

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  Feel free to let your voice be heard in our poll and comment section.

Saturday, November 06, 2010  Obama appeals for GOP backing on tax cuts; Florida's Sen.-elect Rubio sees 'course correction'

Monday, September 13, 2010  President Barack Obama claims it's still a "wrestling match," but with Senate Republicans in uniform opposition, his plan to raise taxes on wealthier people while preserving cuts for everyone else appears increasingly likely to founder before Election Day.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  President Barack Obama strongly defended his opposition to extending Bush-era tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans on Wednesday and delivered a searing attack on Republicans and their House leader for advocating "the same philosophy that led to this mess in the first place."

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Worried about the fragile economy and their own upcoming elections, a growing number of Democrats are joining the rock-solid Republican opposition to President Barack Obama's plans to let some of the Bush administration's tax cuts expire.

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Conlin behind 20 points in recent poll.