Rep. Wasserman Schultz Statement on Passage of Payroll Tax Cut Compromise

Washington, DC, February 17, 2012
In response to Congress extending the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:

In response to Congress extending the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:

“Today’s decision means that millions of American families will be able to continue to keep an additional $40 from every paycheck. Additionally, for Americans who remain unemployed, this legislation allows them to depend on the vital lifeline of extended unemployment benefits.

“This plan includes other important reforms that were part of the American Jobs Act the President proposed and will help to continue the steady progress we’ve been seeing in restarting the economy. Among these measures are incentives to encourage businesses to connect workers with jobs, and finding ways to out-innovate the rest of the world.

“I’m pleased we were able to come together in both the House and Senate to do what’s best for America’s families and our economy. By voting to prevent a tax hike on 160 million working Americans, we are on the path to strengthening our economy and putting people back to work. I believe, as President Obama does, that everyone should have a fair chance at living the American dream if they work hard and play by the same rules.”