[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 14]
[House]
[Page 19106]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    THE NEED TO PASS PAYROLL TAX CUT

  (Mr. SIRES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, the majority has held 891 votes in this 
Chamber, and we still see no plan for job creation.
  To make matters worse, my colleagues across the aisle have now 
focused their efforts on opposing a tax break for the middle class. 
They are opposing the extension of the Federal tax holiday enacted 
earlier this year that gave virtually all working Americans a much 
needed tax cut, reducing taxes for over 160 million American workers.
  Economic uncertainty both here in the U.S. and abroad makes this a 
dangerous time to eliminate an important tax cut that is saving 
American families an average of $1,000 a year. Failing to extend the 
payroll tax holiday will raise taxes on millions of Americans, taking 
over $120 billion out of the pockets of consumers and out of the 
economy.
  Furthermore, at the same time the majority is working to raise taxes 
on the middle class, they are willing to cut off the unemployment 
insurance that has been keeping millions of Americans afloat.
  Madam Speaker, let's ensure that millions of Americans enjoy this 
holiday season and are not forced to worry about raising taxes or 
losing essential assistance.

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