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>> right now it's not happening. >> nbc deputy political editor, mark murray, thanks for joiningus. >> christmas is just around the corner. there's little to cheer about on capitol hill. as we've reported, it could cost 160 million americans $1,000 if congress fails to extent the payroll tax cut. the white house, democrats and senate republicans are demanding that house republicans pass a two-month extension as soon as possible. but gop house lead have dug in their heels. nan hayworth is from new york and joins us now. thank you. look it feels -- mark murray and i were discussing this -- it fe...

Decide. >> nbc's scott newell, thanks for joiningus. >> amid protests from new york to washington, new york congressman peter king went ahead with controversial hearings today, focusing on the threat of islamic terrorism here in the united states. congressman keith ellison, a democrat from minnesota, who also happens to be a muslim, became emotional as he testified. >> only way his remains were identifi identified, that these lies were exposed. mohammed gave his life for other americans. his life should not be identified as just a member of an ethnic group or just a member of a religion but as...