[Mr. Jeeves]

Congress won't address the growing reach of the alternative minimum tax this year, leaving more than 15 million individuals and families subject to its bite for the first time next year.

A big win for the Dems - there's 15 million people who probably won't bother voting at all for a Republican Party that refuses to represent their interests.

[supercat]

A big win for the Dems - there's 15 million people who probably won't bother voting at all for a Republican Party that refuses to represent their interests.

If the issue is tax year 2006, wouldn't Republicans have until December 31 to make changes? Retroactive tax cuts may be better politically than timely ones.