It's not an "extraneous measure"; it's very much of a piece with the payroll tax cut extension

That extension, and inking the deal on the Keystone XL pipeline are both economy-boosting moves, and it makes perfect sense to have them in the same bill.

Now, Congressional Pubs, stick to that position. Do not waver. This is the perfect fight to pick with the MEC and the Freedom-Haters.