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Senate passes extension of payroll tax, unemployment benefits

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After weeks of wrangling, the U.S. Senate approved a bill that extends the payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits by 60 days. It also requires the Keystone XL pipeline either move forward or be killed.

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Sen. Joe Lieberman retires … with what legacy?

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