After Fierce Contention Over Payroll Tax, GOP Plays Offense To Dems.
With reputations damaged after payroll tax cut squabbles, Republicans in congress fight to change topics by emphasizing job creation. Pushing legislation that would bring jobs to the suffering economy, the GOP contends that bills promoting energy and transportation services, as well as lowering business tax and promoting capital, will reinvigorate the weak job market.
On the other hand, Democrats fight to retain control by forcing the Republican vote on needed programs paid for by tax hikes on the highest wage earners, in an election year nonetheless.
Both legislative positions emphasize political strategy drawn from the fight over payroll. The battle … Read more at 2011 Taxes.