Tax cut standoff pits Obama and Boehner over two month plan
President Obama urged House Speaker Boehner to back a two month payroll tax cut extension as a longer deal remains elusive. Boehner demanded a full year extension, while Senate Democrats pushed the bipartisan measure, risking higher Social Security taxes and loss of unemployment benefits for millions.
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