Vivvo CMS 4.1 PRI: Public Radio International http://www.pri.org/ ©2010 Spoonlabs d.o.o. PRI: Public Radio International http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ Payroll tax cut, unemployment benefits extension appears poised for passage by week's end http://www.pri.org/stories/politics-society/government/payroll-tax-cut-unemployment-benefits-extension-appears-poised-for-passage-by-week-s-end-8473.html Government Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:31:00 -0600 Republicans and Democrats have agreed to a proposal that would extend payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits through year's end -- though it will include a reduction in the length of time a person can receive unemployment benefits. PRI: Public Radio International