House Republicans Think Obama (and Bo) Could Make a Payroll Tax Deal in About an Hour (The Atlantic Wire)

House Republicans want to work out a compromise with President Barack Obama about extending the payroll tax, but they can't just offer to do so without a bit of snark. In a press conference Thursday morning, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said Republicans could work out a deal with President Barack Obama in about an hour to extend the middle-class tax break for another year, Real Clear Politics has some video and this quote:

"I saw the president out yesterday doing his Christmas shopping. I saw he brought his dog with him.?You know, we're here. He could bring his dog up here. We are pet friendly. You know, again, it will not take a long time," Cantor said. "We could probably resolve the differences within an hour."

Meanwhile, Republicans in the Senate (which passed a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut already) are putting pressure on the house to get this done. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a statement Thursday saying, "there is no reason why Congress and the President cannot accomplish all of these things before the end of the year."?

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