http://kbia.org en http://kbia.org/post/mccaskill-blunt-take-opposing-stances-taxes <p>Missouri's two U.S. senators are taking opposite positions on whether to raise taxes on the wealthy as part of a solution to the so-called fiscal cliff facing the economy.</p><p>Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill said Wednesday that she supports President Barack Obama's insistence that top income-earners should face higher tax rates. But Republican Sen. Roy Blunt said he opposes increasing the tax rates for anyone.</p><p>The divide between Missouri's senators is emblematic of the stalemate in Washington.</p> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:17:37 +0000 Associated Press 24535 at http://kbia.org McCaskill, Blunt take opposing stances on taxes