Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. speaks to reporters about extending the payroll tax cut, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
House Republicans put the final touches on the payroll tax measure Friday. It would also give the Obama administration two months to grant permits needed for work on the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would run from Canada to Texas.
The pipeline is opposed by environmental groups but favored by business and some unions. Obama has threatened to kill the bill if opens the door for the pipeline to be built.
In a statement, Reid said if the House approves the payroll tax bill with pipeline language, they'd be wasting time "because it will not pass the Senate."
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