Politics

We speak to Diane Swonk about weekly jobless numbers, the payroll tax debate in Washington, and why politics effects economics more than ever.

No deal in Congress would mean that the payroll tax would rise by 2 percent, and unemployment benefits would be drastically cut.

We hear from one member of the U.S. House as to why he did not vote for the two month payroll tax cut extension.

We hear more from Republican Congressman Bob Gibbs on why he decided to not vote for the two month payroll tax extension that was passed in the Senate.

If lawmakers in Washington don't agree on a deal soon, Americans could soon feel a 2 percent tax hike come the first of the year

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Debate over whether payroll tax cuts are good for the economy, both in the short and long-term, continues to cause friction in Washington as a deadline fast approaches

Last week, the Senate agreed on a two month temporary extension of the payroll tax cuts, but the House of Representatives is yet to get on board. We speak to Congressman John Carter of Texas as to whether it will happen.

For now, it looks at though leaders in Washington will push back any long lasting decisions on the deficit into next year.

After industry agreed to the terms of making more efficient light bulbs widely available, Congress has back tracked on enforcing the law.