◼ Jobs are the top priority. Republicans say it. Democrats say it. And most interestingly, President Obama says it. - Douglas Holtz-Eakin/National Review
From a policy perspective, this should mean that economic growth is the preeminent policy objective, trumping competing objectives. What, then, explains the recent performance of President Obama?
◼ White House Rejects GOP Payroll Tax Proposal… It Would Create Too Many Jobs - Jim Hoft/Gateway Pundit
The White House on Friday rejected the Republican payroll tax proposal that would include a pay freeze for overpaid federal workers and approval of TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline. The White House says it’s not fair.
◼ White House rejects Republican payroll tax proposal - Reuters