Obama: Proposed Tax Deal Makes Dollars And Sense

by Scott Horsley, NPR

The Obama administration is hoping to persuade skeptical lawmakers to approve a tax cut deal, by arguing the proposal makes dollars and sense. Many Democrats are unhappy with the measure, because it would extend Bush-era tax cuts for even the wealthiest families. Some Republicans don't like the plan's unemployment benefits, or its taxes on wealthy estates.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, December 8, 2010