The "Fiscal Cliff"
CBS News' full coverage of the negotiations between the White House and Congress to avoid the "fisca
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Partisan battle lines drawn over debt ceiling
Washington barely had time to catch its breath after reaching a deal on raising taxes; Now comes the next showdown
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Poll: Republicans disapprove of Boehner "cliff" handling
Fifty-two percent of Republicans say they were unhappy with how House Speaker John Boehner handled "fiscal cliff" negotiations
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Middle class the big loser in "fiscal cliff" deal?
Regular wage earners will pay more in taxes, while the wealthy and companies may use strategies to reduce rates
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Tax deductions get thrown over "cliff"
Certain parts of the new law that avoided plunging U.S. off "fiscal cliff" could catch some taxpayers by surprise
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What the "fiscal cliff" bill means to taxpayers
Whose taxes are affected and what tax credits would be extended in a bipartisan bill passed by both the Senate and the House
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Will GOP unite before next fiscal fight?
Conservative senators give House members a pass for voting against "fiscal cliff" plan; say GOP will be more united in next debate
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Obama signs "fiscal cliff" bill into law
President cements, via autopen, hard-won deal into law, dodging across-the-board spending cuts and raising taxes on the richest
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"Fiscal cliff" averted -- now what?
Congress has set itself up for another high-pressure fiscal showdown in a matter of weeks
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"Fiscal cliff" bill had some hidden pork
Racetrack owners getting speedier deductions, Puerto Rican rum subsidy, wind power credits among parts of "fiscal cliff" bill
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Obama trumpets newly "progressive" tax code
Despite criticism from the left, the president counts "fiscal cliff" package as a victory
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Stocks soar after Congress passes "fiscal cliff" bill
Dow Jones industrial average careened more than 300 points higher, its biggest gain since December 2011
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Moody's, S&P weigh in on "fiscal cliff" deal
Ratings agency says Congress must take steps to shrink the budget deficit if it wants to keep the government's "Aaa" rating
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Should GOP be grumbling over "cliff" deal?
Analysis: CBS' Major Garrett says GOP should be happy about the tax cuts; it's something the party has spent decades fighting for
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"Fiscal cliff" deal gives Biden big boost
Vice president hailed with bipartisan praise after putting decades of experience to use ushering deal through Congress
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GOP Rep: "We got whooped" on "fiscal cliff"
Retiring Rep. Steve LaTourette, R-Ohio believes the GOP was stiffed in the "fiscal cliff" deal - but voted for it anyway
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4 surprise tax perks in the "fiscal cliff" deal
Hollywood, NASCAR are among the beneficiaries of tax credits in the "cliff" deal
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"Fiscal cliff" deal: how it came to pass
In an interview with Up To The Minute, Politico's congressional reporter Seung Min Kim breaks down the backroom dealings that led to the bipartisan agreement.
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"Fiscal cliff" averted after deal clears House
House relents and passes "far from perfect" Senate bill, protecting most Americans from an income tax hike
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Ohio GOP congressman speaks out on "fiscal cliff" deal
Rep. Steve LaTourette (R-Ohio) spoke to Norah O'Donnell and Anthony Mason about the "fiscal cliff" bill and about the House scrapping a vote on Superstorm Sandy relief.
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Congress approves plan to avert "fiscal cliff"
The House joined the Senate in passing a bill that raises taxes for people earning more than $400,000, and families earning more than $450,000. The bill also extends long-term jobless benefits for a year, and put any significant spending cuts on hold until later in 2013. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
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Obama seeks "less drama" in future talks with Congress
Shortly after the House vote, President Obama complained to reporters about how hard it was to reach a deal and insisted it won't happen again when the debt ceiling battle comes around. CBS News' Major Garrett reports.
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House to vote on "fiscal cliff" tonight
After a day of House Republicans voicing their anger over the lack of spending cuts, House GOP leaders will move forward with final vote
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Boehner offers GOP two "cliff" choices
If he has the votes, they'll amend the Senate-passed bill; if not, the House will vote on the Senate bill as passed
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Obama on "fiscal cliff" deal: good first step
President Obama spoke shortly after the House passed the "fiscal cliff" deal, praising the bipartisan effort in Congress and the efforts of his vice president, Joe Biden.
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Fiscal cliff deal heads to House after Senate vote
GOP-dominated chamber may vote as early as afternoon of rare New Year's Day session after Senate's middle-of-the-night approval
Highlights
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Economist: Go over "fiscal cliff" if it means a better deal
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What does "fiscal cliff" mean for the jobless?
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Already struggling, middle-class family fears "fiscal cliff"
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"Fiscal cliff" primer: Breaking down the plans
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Small businesses and the fiscal cliff
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The "fiscal cliff" isn't a cliff at all
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