Payroll tax cut debate divides Michigan's congressional delegation

Steve Carmody — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:56:44 +0000

The debate over how to extend a payroll tax cut is dividing Michigan’s congressional delegation.

The U.S. Senate voted for a two-month extension over the weekend. But the U.S. House is expected to reject the extension this evening.

Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow is among those who voted yes.

Tea Party Caucus and budget negotiations (audio)

Jennifer White, Zoe Clark and Mercedes Mejia — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:35:39 +0000

The divide over budget and debt ceiling talks continues between Congressional Republicans and Democrats. Within the Republican Party, the Tea Party Caucus is a prominent voice against any deal that contains tax increases.

Republican Congressman Tim Walberg represents Michigan’s 7^th district and is a member of the Tea Party Caucus. He spoke with Michigan Radio's Jennifer White about what he thinks it might take for both Republicans and Democrats to agree on a budget.

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/michigan/local-michigan-977264.mp3

congressman tim walberg

Payroll tax cut debate divides Michigan's congressional delegation

Tea Party Caucus and budget negotiations (audio)