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Obama and Congress face fiscal cliff showdown
Obama and Congress face fiscal cliff showdown

Obama and Congress face fiscal cliff showdown

What is the fiscal cliff -- and how could the US government fall off it? An expert weighs in on the country's massive public deficit, the most ... Rated: 3.6666667     Duration: 63 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:06:08 PST

UNDERSTANDING THE FISCAL CLIFF (in 2m 30s)
UNDERSTANDING THE FISCAL CLIFF (in 2m 30s)

UNDERSTANDING THE FISCAL CLIFF (in 2m 30s)

Acclaimed author, Berkeley professor, and Clinton-era Secretary of Labor Robert Reich lays out the what, why and how of the Fiscal "Cliff ... Rated: -1     Duration: 155 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:37:28 PST

Digby on the Fiscal Cliff Showdown
Digby on the Fiscal Cliff Showdown

Digby on the Fiscal Cliff Showdown

From the Majority Report, live MF 12 noon EST and via daily podcast at Majority.FM Hullabaloo blogger Digby joined us to talk the Dems plans for ... Rated: 4.891892     Duration: 2557 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:58:57 PDT

Fiscal cliff talks reach stalemate
Fiscal cliff talks reach stalemate

Fiscal cliff talks reach stalemate

Fiscal cliff talks reach stalemate ["5 Ways Obama Can Defuse A Fiscal Cliff Stalemate | Politics \u2026","Treasury Secretary gears ... Rated: -1     Duration: 165 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:39:44 PST

Young People #StormCongress on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Young People #StormCongress on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

Young People #StormCongress on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

On December 3rd, Young people from different organizations gathered to lobby congress on the Fiscal Showdown. If you want to join the conversation ... Rated: -1     Duration: 86 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:29:55 PST

Barack Obama Urges Public To Pressure Congress Extend Tax Cuts For The Middle Class
Barack Obama Urges Public To Pressure Congress Extend Tax Cuts For The Middle Class

Barack Obama Urges Public To Pressure Congress Extend Tax Cuts For The Middle Class

Barack Obama Urges Public To Pressure Congress Extend Tax Cuts For The Middle Class President Obama urged Americans on Wednesday to pressure ... Rated: 5     Duration: 237 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:29:50 PST

Boehner wants Obamacare as part of fiscal cliff talks [NBC 11-21-2012]
Boehner wants Obamacare as part of fiscal cliff talks [NBC 11-21-2012]

Boehner wants Obamacare as part of fiscal cliff talks [NBC 11-21-2012]

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How Much Should the Rich Pay in Taxes? - Its in the Cards
How Much Should the Rich Pay in Taxes? - Its in the Cards

How Much Should the Rich Pay in Taxes? - Its in the Cards

As the high-stakes showdown over the fiscal cliff continues, Republicans and Democrats continue to debate how much the richest Americans should ... Rated: 4.7333331     Duration: 219 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:42:57 PST

John Boehner Talks About Fiscal Cliff, Taxes and Obamacare
John Boehner Talks About Fiscal Cliff, Taxes and Obamacare

John Boehner Talks About Fiscal Cliff, Taxes and Obamacare

Speaker John Boehner did learn something from the GOP loss in the election --the Romney two step. He learned that he can say one thing to the ... Rated: 5     Duration: 87 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:12:56 PST

Fiscal Cliff, Lobbyist Paradise.
Fiscal Cliff, Lobbyist Paradise.

Fiscal Cliff, Lobbyist Paradise.

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Bruce Bartlett and Yves Smith on Overhyping the Fiscal Cliff
Bruce Bartlett and Yves Smith on Overhyping the Fiscal Cliff

Bruce Bartlett and Yves Smith on Overhyping the Fiscal Cliff

Independent political and economic analysts Bruce Bartlett and Yves Smith join Bill in a discussion that's become as rare as it is necessary ... Rated: 5     Duration: 1397 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:16:36 PST

Moyers & Company Show 149: Fiscal Cliffs and Fiscal Realities
Moyers & Company Show 149: Fiscal Cliffs and Fiscal Realities

Moyers & Company Show 149: Fiscal Cliffs and Fiscal Realities

When it comes to America's economic health, all anyone seems to talk about is the "fiscal cliff," and the perils of our inevitable ... Rated: 5     Duration: 3407 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:32:17 PST

AFL-CIO: Agenda for Lame Duck Congress
AFL-CIO: Agenda for Lame Duck Congress

AFL-CIO: Agenda for Lame Duck Congress

AFL-CIO Media Outreach Director Alison Omens discusses the budget showdown and the agenda for the lame duck Congress. Most importantly, NO benefit ... Rated: 5     Duration: 160 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:49:57 PST

The Fiscal Cliff and holiday spending
The Fiscal Cliff and holiday spending

The Fiscal Cliff and holiday spending

As many families get ready for the holiday season, lawmakers in Washington DC are taking on a new challenge, Fiscal Cliff negotiations. Rated: 3     Duration: 113 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:41:52 PST

Dont let Congress throw our healthcare off the cliff!
Dont let Congress throw our healthcare off the cliff!

Dont let Congress throw our healthcare off the cliff!

There is a fiscal showdown in Washington and Congress has only one month left to act! If they don't, budget cuts would go into effect that ... Rated: 5     Duration: 62 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:02:12 PST

White House Insists on Raising Taxes on Wealthy as Steadfast Republicans Oppose Increases
White House Insists on Raising Taxes on Wealthy as Steadfast Republicans Oppose Increases

White House Insists on Raising Taxes on Wealthy as Steadfast Republicans Oppose Increases

growing disadvantage in the US "fiscal cliff" showdown with President Barack Obama. US House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner ... Rated: -1     Duration: 63 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:02:22 PST

Obama proposes tax cut extension for middle class households
Obama proposes tax cut extension for middle class households

Obama proposes tax cut extension for middle class households

George W. Bush-era tax cuts for the middle class, setting up an election-year showdown with congressional Republicans and sharpening the contrast ... Rated: 1     Duration: 230 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:24:10 PDT

Romney Crying Uncle "Obama not playing fair"
Romney Crying Uncle "Obama not playing fair"

Romney Crying Uncle "Obama not playing fair"

reelected. That's because he'll face the pileup of policy shocks known as the fiscal cliff even before he can be sworn in again. The ... Rated: 4.5384617     Duration: 574 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 03:04:46 PDT

Don Orange | Listen to Main Street
Don Orange | Listen to Main Street

Don Orange | Listen to Main Street

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President Obama Demands $1.6 Trillion in Tax Hikes
President Obama Demands $1.6 Trillion in Tax Hikes

President Obama Demands $1.6 Trillion in Tax Hikes

at the time only amounted to $1 trillion. ... "Fiscal Cliff" "Barack Obama" Investing Money "Tax Hike" Retirement ... Rated: -1     Duration: 207 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:11:20 PST

Stephenie to Senator Casey: We Need Jobs Not Cuts
Stephenie to Senator Casey: We Need Jobs Not Cuts

Stephenie to Senator Casey: We Need Jobs Not Cuts

many people that are struggling," said Marshall. ... PAWorking Families ... "fiscall cliff Senator Casey" "Senator Casey" ... Rated: -1     Duration: 170 seconds     Video type: YouTube     Hosted by: www.youtube.com on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:58:17 PST

Sen. Sherrod Brown - What Happened to the "We" Society in America?
Sen. Sherrod Brown - What Happened to the "We" Society in America?

Sen. Sherrod Brown - What Happened to the "We" Society in America?

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Obama Re-Elected: Gold continues to rise.
Obama Re-Elected: Gold continues to rise.

Obama Re-Elected: Gold continues to rise.

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Will Taxes Be Sticking Point in Debate Over Federal Budget?
Will Taxes Be Sticking Point in Debate Over Federal Budget?

Will Taxes Be Sticking Point in Debate Over Federal Budget?

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Congress returns for year end

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Indianapolis Star | Indianapolis news, community, entertainment ...

Indianapolis Star | Indianapolis news, community, entertainment ...

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Congress returns for year end

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...
Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end

Fiscal cliff' deadline nears with no clear compromise | PennLive.
Fiscal cliff' deadline nears with no clear compromise | PennLive.

Fiscal cliff' deadline nears with no clear compromise | PennLive.

Fiscal cliff' deadline nears with no clear compromise | PennLive.

President Barack Obama returns

Both sides appear upbeat on opening round of 'fiscal cliff' talks ...
Both sides appear upbeat on opening round of 'fiscal cliff' talks ...

Both sides appear upbeat on opening round of 'fiscal cliff' talks ...

Both sides appear upbeat on opening round of 'fiscal cliff' talks ...

the year-end fiscal cliff.

Boehner and White House snipe after “fiscal cliff” talks - Salon.
Boehner and White House snipe after “fiscal cliff” talks - Salon.

Boehner and White House snipe after “fiscal cliff” talks - Salon.

Boehner and White House snipe after “fiscal cliff” talks - Salon.

“fiscal cliff” meetings do

Most in US won't be able to escape 'fiscal cliff' - Salon.
Most in US won't be able to escape 'fiscal cliff' - Salon.

Most in US won't be able to escape 'fiscal cliff' - Salon.

Most in US won't be able to escape 'fiscal cliff' - Salon.

to escape 'fiscal cliff'

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Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end

Fiscal Cliff - The Daily Beast
Fiscal Cliff - The Daily Beast

Fiscal Cliff - The Daily Beast

Fiscal Cliff - The Daily Beast

Showdown. Cliff Notes

Washington Gears Up For 'Fiscal Cliff' Showdown | Here & Now
Washington Gears Up For 'Fiscal Cliff' Showdown | Here & Now

Washington Gears Up For 'Fiscal Cliff' Showdown | Here & Now

Washington Gears Up For 'Fiscal Cliff' Showdown | Here & Now

the so-called fiscal cliff

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Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...
Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...
Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit ...

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Perigon Media - Politically Conservative News and Commentary

Perigon Media - Politically Conservative News and Commentary

Perigon Media - Politically Conservative News and Commentary

Fiscal Cliff Showdown all about posturing. President Obama and Speaker John

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Congress returns for year end

Fiscal Cliff Showdown - Yahoo! News
Fiscal Cliff Showdown - Yahoo! News

Fiscal Cliff Showdown - Yahoo! News

Fiscal Cliff Showdown - Yahoo! News

Fiscal Cliff Showdown

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown
Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown

House Republican leaders told lawmakers to return to Washington on Sunday, setting the stage for a dramatic final act in this Congress to avert the year-end "fiscal cliff." Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., offered a pessimistic outlook for ...

Hard working American families could be $4603 a year in total worse off on ...
Hard working American families could be $4603 a year in total worse off on ...

Hard working American families could be $4603 a year in total worse off on ...

Hard working American families could be $4603 a year in total worse off on ...

The outlook on the 'fiscal cliff' coming up at year-end is uncertain. Democratic President Barack Obama has said he hopes for a last-minute deal to avert it. That would need to get done soon, with Congress just now coming back from its holiday break.

Fiscal cliff countdown: Congress gets back to work ahead of deadline
Fiscal cliff countdown: Congress gets back to work ahead of deadline

Fiscal cliff countdown: Congress gets back to work ahead of deadline

Fiscal cliff countdown: Congress gets back to work ahead of deadline

Obama was returning from vacation to the deadline showdown in the nation's capital, with even a stopgap solution now in doubt. The House has passed a Republican plan to avert the fiscal cliff, and the Senate has ... Leaders of the two parties are ...

Fiscal Cliff Could Force Lane County, Oregon, To Release Inmates
Fiscal Cliff Could Force Lane County, Oregon, To Release Inmates

Fiscal Cliff Could Force Lane County, Oregon, To Release Inmates

Fiscal Cliff Could Force Lane County, Oregon, To Release Inmates

If Congress and President Obama fail to reach a deal and push the country over the fiscal cliff, Lane County, Oreg., may be forced the release even more criminals because of a major cut in federal subsidies to its law enforcement budget, the Associated ...

Budget Deal Showdown Leaving Taxpayers in Limbo Before Year's End
Budget Deal Showdown Leaving Taxpayers in Limbo Before Year's End

Budget Deal Showdown Leaving Taxpayers in Limbo Before Year's End

Budget Deal Showdown Leaving Taxpayers in Limbo Before Year's End

No matter what Congress does to address the year-end fiscal cliff, it's already too late for employers to accurately withhold income taxes from January paychecks, unless all the current tax rates remain unchanged, which is an unlikely scenario. Social ...

No deal in sight as deadline for fiscal deal nears
No deal in sight as deadline for fiscal deal nears

No deal in sight as deadline for fiscal deal nears

No deal in sight as deadline for fiscal deal nears

President Barack Obama returns from Hawaii Thursday to this increasingly familiar deadline showdown in the nation's capital, with even a stopgap solution now in doubt. Adding to the mix of developments pushing toward a "fiscal cliff," Treasury ...

Consumer Confidence Drops On Fiscal Cliff Fears
Consumer Confidence Drops On Fiscal Cliff Fears

Consumer Confidence Drops On Fiscal Cliff Fears

Consumer Confidence Drops On Fiscal Cliff Fears

Obama and congressional lawmakers return to Washington today to resume talks with just days to go before economy goes over the fiscal cliff. Filed Under: consumer confidence, consumer index, fiscal cliff, NJ, Superstorm Sandy Category: National News, ...

No deal in sight as 'cliff' deadline nears
No deal in sight as 'cliff' deadline nears

No deal in sight as 'cliff' deadline nears

No deal in sight as 'cliff' deadline nears

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama cut short his holiday and arrived in Washington on Thursday as no deal appeared in sight to avoid the year-end “fiscal cliff” of higher taxes and deep spending cuts that could spin the still-fragile back into a ...

House to Reconvene Sunday as 'Cliff' Looms
House to Reconvene Sunday as 'Cliff' Looms

House to Reconvene Sunday as 'Cliff' Looms

House to Reconvene Sunday as 'Cliff' Looms

... David Wessel tells you everything you need to know about the "cliff" but were afraid to ask. As the high-stakes showdown over the fiscal cliff continues, Republicans and Democrats continue to debate how much the richest Americans should pay in taxes.

Fiscal-Cliff Showdown Mirrors Payroll-Tax Fight
Fiscal-Cliff Showdown Mirrors Payroll-Tax Fight

Fiscal-Cliff Showdown Mirrors Payroll-Tax Fight

Fiscal-Cliff Showdown Mirrors Payroll-Tax Fight

A poll from the Pew Research Center and The Washington Post, released on Tuesday, showed that 53 percent of respondents say they would blame congressional Republicans if the parties failed to reach a deal on the fiscal cliff by the end of the year ...

Dummies guide to the US economic 'fiscal cliff' on December 31
Dummies guide to the US economic 'fiscal cliff' on December 31

Dummies guide to the US economic 'fiscal cliff' on December 31

Dummies guide to the US economic 'fiscal cliff' on December 31

Together, higher taxes and lowered spending could slice the $1.1 trillion (A$1.06 trillion) deficit racked up in fiscal 2012 (ended September 30) by almost $500 billion (A$482 billion) next year, according to the Congressional Budget Office, vastly ...

Fiscal Cliff Could Cut Off Federal Unemployment Benefits
Fiscal Cliff Could Cut Off Federal Unemployment Benefits

Fiscal Cliff Could Cut Off Federal Unemployment Benefits

Fiscal Cliff Could Cut Off Federal Unemployment Benefits

The showdown over the fiscal cliff could cut off unemployment benefits for 40-thousand Hoosiers. Your first six months of unemployment are paid by the state. ... Frank says it could take a couple of weeks to restart benefits if Congress acts after the ...

Hello debt ceiling, my old friend
Hello debt ceiling, my old friend

Hello debt ceiling, my old friend

Hello debt ceiling, my old friend

In the midst of the politically-generated blind panic surrounding the “fiscal cliff” – in which a $3.5 trillion government that doesn't have a budget, and spends a trillion dollars more than it takes in every year, agonizes over how much more money it ...

Mitch McConnell Dragged Into Game of Fiscal Cliff Chicken
Mitch McConnell Dragged Into Game of Fiscal Cliff Chicken

Mitch McConnell Dragged Into Game of Fiscal Cliff Chicken

Mitch McConnell Dragged Into Game of Fiscal Cliff Chicken

When President Obama and members of the Senate get back to work on Thursday, there will be a new player in their last ditch effort to prevent the country from hurdling over the fiscal cliff. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has managed to stay ...

No Deal Yet In Fiscal Cliff
No Deal Yet In Fiscal Cliff

No Deal Yet In Fiscal Cliff

No Deal Yet In Fiscal Cliff

... Yet In Fiscal Cliff. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawmakers are engaged in a playground game of "who goes first," daring each other to let the year end without avoiding a Jan. 1 confluence of higher taxes and deep spending cuts. President Barack Obama ...

Facts on the US fiscal cliff, debt ceiling showdowns
Facts on the US fiscal cliff, debt ceiling showdowns

Facts on the US fiscal cliff, debt ceiling showdowns

Facts on the US fiscal cliff, debt ceiling showdowns

WASHINGTON — The "fiscal cliff" is a combination of dramatic spending cuts and tax increases mandated to take effect beginning in January if President Barack Obama and Republicans cannot bridge their differences on how best to reduce the nation's ...

Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown : Latest News, Information, Answers and Websites

On 'fiscal cliff,' no deal in sight | theGrio

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are engaged in a playground game of “who goes first,” daring each political party to let the year end without resolving a Jan. ... Adding to the mix of developments pushing toward a “fiscal cliff,” Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner informed Congress on Wednesday that the government was on track to hit its borrowing limit on Monday and that he would take “extraordinary measures as ... Another potential showdown is pending.

Fiscal cliff: Harry Reid says U.S. headed over edge as talks stall ...

Progress toward avoiding the 'fiscal cliff' seemed stalled Thursday, as the Senate's top Democrat accused Republican House Speaker John Boehner of acting in dictatorial ways that prevent a solution to looming tax hikes and spending cuts. ... Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader who has stayed largely outside the U.S. budget fight this year, will be thrust into prominence just five days before the deadline for tax increases and spending cuts. Full story here.

The Showdown: Pessimism mounts that deal to avert 'Fiscal Cliff ...

Today in fiscal cliff news: With just five days left before the year-end “fiscal cliff” and pessimism mounting that a deal to avert it can be reached, President Obama returned to Washington on Thursday in an effort to jump-start talks … ... The U.S. government will hit the $16.4 trillion federal debt limit Monday and turn to “extraordinary measures” to continue borrowing, the Treasury Department said Wednesday, beginning a countdown until Congress either passes ...

Federal Budget (The 'Fiscal Cliff')

President Obama spoke with Congressional leaders before he returned to ... Democrats want to end the Bush tax cuts for earnings over $250,000 a year. ... up a replay of the showdown that brought the country to the brink of default in 2011.

The Latest : UPDATE: Partisanship stalls fiscal cliff talks | 89.3 KPCC

31 deadline to avoid the fiscal cliff, quote: "it looks like that's where we're headed." Major tax hikes and spending cuts will hit most Americans if Congress and the White House don't reach a compromise by the year's end.

'Cliff' talks stalled as Obama returns to Washington | The Marshfield ...

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With Five Days Left, No Fiscal Cliff Deal In Sight

The President and at least part of Congress are back in town today as the clock continues to tick down on the Fiscal Cliff and, at the moment, it really doesn't look like we'll be getting any deal done at all: WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are engaged in a playground game of “who goes first,” daring each political party to let the year end without resolving a Jan. 1 confluence of higher taxes and deep spending cuts that could rattle a recovering, but-still-fragile economy ...

What Exactly Is The Fiscal Cliff? « CBS Miami

Even if the nation goes off the “fiscal cliff,” Congress can pass tax cuts in early 2013 and make them retroactive to any date they so choose. Congress can also choose to delay or cancel any spending cuts they wish.

Congress returning for fiscal cliff showdown | Grand Rapids News

2 hours ago ... House Republican leaders told lawmakers to return to Washington on ... the stage for a dramatic final act in this Congress to avert the year-end.

New 'fiscal cliff' issue: The debt ceiling

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Congress returns for year end 'fiscal cliff' showdown | Detroit Free ...

8 hours ago ... House Republican leaders told lawmakers to return to Washington on Sunday, setting the stage for a dramatic final act in this Congress to avert ...

Fiscal Cliff - The Daily Beast

5 hours ago ... Members of Congress are headed back to work Thursday to ... budget cuts and tax increases go into effect at year's end. ... trip to return to Washington, even though he's unlikely to get a fiscal-cliff deal .... Fiscal-Cliff Showdown ...

Higher taxes, spending cuts loom as 'fiscal cliff' nears | NOLA.com

President Barack Obama returns from Hawaii Thursday to this increasingly familiar deadline showdown in the nation's capital, with even a stopgap solution now in doubt. Adding to the mix of developments pushing toward a "fiscal cliff," Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner informed Congress on Wednesday that the government was on track to hit its borrowing limit on Monday and that he would take "extraordinary measures as authorized by law" to postpone a ...

Obama returns, talks to congressional leaders | Indianapolis Star ...

3 hours ago ... Budget stalemate won't push stocks off a cliff · Congress returns for year end ' fiscal cliff' showdown · Winter storm dumps snow across ...

NEWS ANALYSIS; Question for the Victor: How Far Do You Push?

For President Obama , now comes a second chance. An electorate that considers the country to be on the wrong track nonetheless agreed to renew his contract in hopes that the next four years will be better than the last. A weary but triumphant president took the stage in Chicago early Wednesday morning before a jubilant crowd, clearly - By PETER BAKER

POLITICAL MEMO; Debt Impasse Shadows Race For Presidency

WASHINGTON -- President Obama and Mitt Romney will again debate their visions for the next four years on Tuesday night, and if the campaign so far is any guide, they will not acknowledge that the winners agenda could depend on the fiscal showdown between Election Day and Inauguration Day. If Mr. Romney wins, Republicans say they would seek to - Political Memo; partisan fiscal showdown that is set to unfold in the weeks between Election Day and Inauguration Day is expected to set the tone for the next administration, no matter who wins the presidency; without agreement of some kind, more than $700 billion in automatic tax increases and spending cuts will occur on Dec 31. Photos (M) - By JACKIE CALMES

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THE SHOWDOWN: TODAY IN FISCAL CLIFF NEWS (Washington ...

President Obama urged congressional Republicans Wednesday to return to the bargaining table over the year-end “fiscal cliff,” saying the two sides are far too close to the big budget deal they've been seeking for the past two ...

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