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Daniel Newhauser (on the phone), Roll Call, Staff writer
Topic: Discuss the latest in negotiations in the House over the Payroll Tax Cut. A vote could take place today.
Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Oversight & Government Reform Committee Member
Topic: A deal has been reached on payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits. Guest will discuss the compromise and identify portions he agrees/disagrees with.
Alan Simpson, Former Co-Chairman (R), National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility & Reform (“Simpson-Bowles”)
Topic: The U.S. fiscal situation in light of President Obama’s 2013 budget proposal; payroll tax cut holiday extension and European financial crisis. Guest will also discuss his new biography: The Life of Senator Al Simpson.
9:00am - House of Representatives