We got word that the estate tax vote that may have been taking place in the Senate this week has been postponed and will not be taking place this week (or next week since they will be out for recess). This is good news. The longer they linger on holding this vote, the less of a chance it has of actually happening. The vote is not taking place this week likely because Majority Leader Frist (R-TN) knows he does not have the votes to overcome the necessary procedural hurdles. Additionally, click here for a new letter signed by twenty-three members of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations opposing the House version of estate tax "reform."