Republicans in the House of Representatives say they’re now willing to extend the payroll tax cut without requiring simultaneous spending cuts. It’s a major reversal from just two months ago when GOP leaders were locked in a Christmas-time standoff with the White House. A vote on the measure could come as early as this week. The current tax break is set to expire at the end of the month.
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