US congress mired in budget deadlock
Political leaders on both sides of the aisle are dragging their feet on extended payroll tax cut.
Published On 20 Dec 2011
The latest US political spat concerns a tax break extension for millions of families.
Members of the Republican-led House have vowed to reject a Senate bill that would extend the measure for two months.
John Hendren has more on the impact of Congress’ failure to reach a consensus.