The GOP opposition wavered Wednesday when Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said his party would support an extension of the payroll tax cut , but opposed a tax increase to pay for it . NEW : The Senate blocks Democratic , Republican plans on a payroll tax cut extension . NEW : President Obama says Republicans voted for higher taxes on the middle class . House Speaker Boehner concedes the payroll tax cut helps the economy . Comment:
NEW : The Senate blocks Democratic , Republican plans on a payroll tax cut extension . NEW : President Obama says Republicans voted for higher taxes on the middle class . House Speaker Boehner concedes the payroll tax cut helps the economy . Comment: