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 . Republicans differ with Democrats on how to pay for a one-year extension .