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Commuter benefit extension passes Senate

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.

December 14, 2010
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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.

 

 

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