Economy

Efforts to extend payroll-tax break hit an impasse.

House Republicans reject two-month extension of expiring tax cut.

House Republicans reject two-month extension of expiring tax cut.

House Republicans balk at the deal worked out in the Senate.

House Republicans balk at the deal worked out in the Senate.

Deal would extend expiring payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits.

Deal would extend expiring payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits.

Data suggest improvement in U.S. labor market conditions.