Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Chip Cravaack (MN-8) released the following statement regarding ongoing efforts to secure a long-term payroll tax cut extension before all American workers experience a tax increase this January: 

“I stand ready and willing to work with my Senate colleagues to find a long-term compromise on payroll tax cuts, unemployment insurance, and ‘doc fix’ extensions.  I urge the Majority Leadership in the Senate to quickly return to Washington to complete the People’s business and appoint conferees so regular order can proceed.  Anything less than a long-term agreement is simply unacceptable for American workers, who deserve certainty in the coming year.  Congress must not allow American families to face a tax increase this January – we must continue to work towards compromise.”

Rep. Cravaack serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee – where he is Vice Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee – the Homeland Security Committee, and the Science, Space and Technology Committee. The 8th Congressional District covers 18 counties in Northeast Minnesota. 

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