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Reid warns GOP on payroll fight
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/208301-reid-issues-gop-warning-on-payroll-tax-fightSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) warned Republicans Thursday they will be forced to vote multiple times on extending the payroll tax holiday if a Senate-House conference deadlocks on the issue.
Democrats are skeptical Republicans want to extend the payroll tax rate, which affects an estimated 160 million Americans, because of dismissive statements several House GOP conferees have made.
Reid vowed to force Republicans to vote against extending the holiday if negotiators miss their Feb. 29 deadline.
“I want everyone to be put on notice that we’re not going to walk away from this without having some serious votes. If they’re unwilling to do something on a bipartisan basis, then we’re going to do something to move the bill forward,” Reid said.