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Inability To Compromise On Fiscal Cliff Is Result Of Need To "Win"
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Would you rather "win," or would you rather be happy?
Read more...Fiscal Deal Failure: What's Next If No Deal?
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As the U.S. is likely to head over the fiscal cliff, what can we expect next?
Read more...Lawmakers Skeptical Of 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal As Deadline Looms
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Congress will be back in session by Thursday, hoping to reach a last-minute deal.
Read more...Boehner Offers Higher Taxes On Millionaires To Avoid Fiscal Cliff
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House Speaker John Boehner
Proposal would allow tax rates for wealthiest Americans to return to Clinton-era levels.
Read more...Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Show No Progress, Boehner Says
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Boehner challenges President Obama to take a step toward them to reach an agreement.
Read more...White House Warns About "Fiscal Cliff"
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Consumer spending could reduce by nearly $200 billion next year, if the fiscal cliff is not resolved.
Read more...California Democratic Supermajority To Focus On Education, Taxes, Health Care
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Sacramento Capitol building (Agnus Dei Farrant/Neon Tommy).
Democrats may feel obligated to repay unions.
Read more...Obama Talks Petraeus And Taxes In First Post-Election Press Conference
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The president faces reporters to address a wide range of concerns.
Read more...Obama, Congress Face Looming Deadline To Avert Fiscal Cliff
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President Barack Obama
What would happen if no deal is reached by the Jan. 1 deadline?
Read more...Obama Urges Congress 'Let's Not Wait' On Fiscal Cliff
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In his first speech since re-election night, President Obama says his top priorities are jobs and growth.
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