Republicans ‘Stand Ready’ for Payroll Tax Talks: Boehner

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said he is open to discussing an extension of the expiring payroll tax cut with the Obama administration. “We told the president in September that we stand ready to have an honest and fruitful discussion with him regarding the payroll tax extension, and that ...

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