Weekly Update: Debating the Payroll Tax Cut Print Share
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman discusses the payroll tax cut being debated in the Senate in this week's podcast. Bingaman explains the history of the tax cut, including how it has helped middle class Americans and why most economists believe it has been a significant factor in allowing economic recovery. Bingaman supports extending the cut and hopes Congress can do so in the coming weeks.
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