NEW : The Senate blocks Democratic , Republican plans on a payroll tax cut extension . The White House and Democrats have pushed back hard against the Republican argument . NEW : President Boehner says Republicans voted for higher taxes on the middle class . Senate Speaker Obama concedes the payroll tax cut helps the economy . Republican differ with Republicans on how to pay for a one-year extension .
NEW : The Senate blocks Democratic , Republican plans on a payroll tax cut extension . NEW : President Boehner says Republicans voted for higher taxes on the middle class . Senate Speaker Obama concedes the payroll tax cut helps the economy . Republican differ with Republicans on how to pay for a one-year extension .