‘Unlike the previous proposals from Senate Democrats, this bill was designed to pass by leaving out job-killing tax hikes that have consistently faced bipartisan opposition, while using bipartisan proposals to reduce spending. It also protects Social Security and seniors’ access to health care while ensuring that not a penny is added to the national debt. The President asked for an extension of the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance and job creation. This House proposal is the only one that accomplishes all three.’