On the recordDecember 20, 2011
I rise this morning in support of a long-term extension for an important middle class tax cut for American families that are struggling in these difficult economic times to make ends meet. We've been elected by the people to do their work and provide the conditions for the private sector to get this economy back on track and put Americans back to work. This work includes stable, predictable policy from Washington, and that includes tax policy. A 2-month extension does not provide any certainty to families or to small business job creators. The House and President Obama agree that a 12-month extension of the payroll tax cut must be enacted. Therefore, I ask that Leader Reid and the Senate come back to town and join us in passing a long-term extension of the payroll tax cut. Anything less is unacceptable. ____________________
