Congressman Dan Boren

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Congressman Dan Boren (D-OK) announced that he will be supporting the most recent compromise on the payroll tax cut extension crafted by Speaker John Boehner.

"At a time when many are without work, it is time that we come together in a bi-partisan way to pass this legislation which will create tens of thousands of new jobs. I commend the Speaker for including the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline that is supported by business and labor.

I also believe that this bill should attract votes from both political parties, because it takes initiatives supported by President Obama including the payroll tax cut extension and the extension of unemployment benefits, while also including initiatives supported by congressional Republicans like freezing federal worker pay."