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Democrats and Republicans jockey over tax-cut vote

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican and Democratic officials skirmished on Sunday over the timing of a vote on extending tax cuts, seeking an edge ahead November congressional elections likely to be dominated by job anxiety.

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