Democrats, Republicans appear no closer to averting massive federal cuts next month SOURCE Congressional Democrats and Republicans appeared far apart Sunday on a deal to avert $85 billion in federal spending reductions next month, with a top House Republican saying… Read More ›
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America lives under the shadow of George W. Bush
By Julian Zelizer, CNN Contributor updated 9:42 AM EST, Thu January 3, 2013 Julian Zelizer says former President George W. Bush’s key tax and homeland security policies survive in the age of Obama STORY HIGHLIGHTS Julian Zelizer: For all the… Read More ›
Latest updates: Will the House vote?
January 1st, 2013 09:20 AM ET Posted by CNN Political Unit (CNN) – Two hours after their midnight deadline, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a last-minute deal Tuesday to avert the feared fiscal cliff on a 89-8 vote. The Senate… Read More ›
The fiscal cliff is nigh; Senate still talking, House won’t vote
By Matt Smith, CNN updated 6:39 PM EST, Mon December 31, 2012 ‘Keep the pressure on’ STORY HIGHLIGHTS The fiscal cliff is nigh, but a deal is “very, very close,” Senate GOP leader says Obama says more work will be… Read More ›
