Commuter benefit extension passes Senate

WASHINGTON D.C. — On Monday, the Senate passed the so-called tax cut bill, which included the extension of the $230-a-month commuter benefit that is scheduled to revert back to $120 in 2011, according to the Star-Ledger. The House still has to approve a companion bill before President Obama can sign the $848 billion tax cut package, along with the commuter tax break, into law. For the full story, click here.