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Gwen Moore Statement on Unemployment Compensation, Payroll Tax Cut Extension Deal

Statement

Date: Dec. 22, 2011
Location: Milwaukee, Wi
Issues: Unemployed and Low-Income Employment and Affirmative Action Taxes

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement upon news that a deal has been struck between the House and Senate on the two-month extension of the payroll tax cut.

"Well I guess it's true, miracles really do happen around the holidays. My Republican colleagues have finally come to their senses and agreed to pass the much-needed payroll tax-cut extension.

"This extension will ensure middle and low-income Americans will not see their taxes go up and 1.8 million Americans will not or lose their unemployment benefits -- including about 31,000 Wisconsinites.

"What a wonderful gift to give the American people some financial stability and peace of mind for the holidays.

"It is my hope that upon returning to Washington in the New Year that we work to enact real long-term legislation that will work on behalf of all Americans -- particularly those most in need"


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