STATE OF THE UNION 'DATE NIGHT': LAWMAKERS COURT SEATING PARTNERS, SOME TO GO STAG

More Than 50 Lawmakers give your support to Udall Bipartisan Seating Plan for State of the Union “Who are you going with?" has become the most modern question asked of lawmakers on Capitol Hill, one day before a joint session of Congress convenes for President Obama's State of the combination address. 

Colorado Democratic Sen. Mark Udall's straightforward and largely symbolic proposal for colleagues to cantankerous the aisle and sit side-by-side Tuesday has cast the evening as something of a date night with many member of Congress courting the perfect partner and some promising to go stag.

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WH, LAWMAKERS CLEAR WAY FOR TAX CUT BILL PASSAGE

The White House and key lawmakers cleared the way Thursday night for swift Senate action to avert a Jan. 1 spike in income taxes for nearly all Americans, agreeing to extend breaks for ethanol and other forms of alternative energy as part of the deal.

Tax provisions aimed at increasing production of hybrid automobiles, biodiesel fuel, energy efficient homes, coal and energy-efficient household appliances would be extended through the end of 2011 under the bill.Debate on the expanded measure began almost immediately While there is no precise timetable for passage, a test vote was set for Monday afternoon that appears likely to demonstrate overwhelmingly support for the legislation, which supporters say would help accelerate a sluggish recovery from recession.

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