Delegation Split On Bill To Extend Payroll Tax Cuts (VPR News)

February 17, 2012

By Bob Kinzel

(Host) Vermont’s Congressional delegation has split over a bill that extends the payroll tax cut for another 10 months.

Senator Patrick Leahy says the legislation isn’t perfect, but will provide important tax relief for many Vermonters.

But Senator Bernie Sanders and Congressman Peter Welch both say they have serious concerns about how the plan is financed.