WH: Social Security off limits in "fiscal cliff" talks
Meantime, Senate Minority Leader McConnell says a deal rests with Mr. Obama
The Fiscal Cliff
GOP: White House "fiscal cliff" idea "a joke"
The plan floated by Treasury Sec. Geithner would raise $1.6 trillion in tax revenue, an idea House Republicans say is extreme
Hatch: WH "fiscal cliff" plan a "bait and switch"
President Obama and GOP Sen. Hatch face off in weekly addresses over tax rates for the wealthiest Americans
Norquist: Tea party resurgence if no "cliff" deal
The anti-tax crusader predicts tea partiers will revolt and blame Obama if "fiscal cliff" deal fails to materialize
House GOP make their "fiscal cliff" counteroffer
The White House rejected the proposal saying it "does not meet the test of balance"
Poll: GOP to blame if "fiscal cliff" talks fail
A majority of Americans, including a third of Republicans, say the GOP would be to blame if Washington can't avert the "fiscal cliff"
Karl Rove's super PAC blasts Obama on "fiscal cliff"
New TV ad from Crossroads GPS accuses the president of offering "no real spending reforms; instead, more taxes"
Bill Clinton: Fiscal talks "just a Kabuki dance"
Former president compares White House and Congress to "dogs... sniffing each other out" during "fiscal cliff" negotiations
Geithner: "Absolutely" ready to go over "cliff"
White House is prepared in case no deal is struck before "fiscal cliff" deadline
Both sides spin jobs report in "fiscal cliff" fight
The White House and Republicans are using the latest jobless figures to make the case for their argument over the "fiscal cliff"
Biden: Dems would compromise on "fiscal cliff"
Says real issue is what GOP willing to do to avert looming tax hikes, spending cuts
Dem.: Boehner's remarks "a good first step"
Before any negotiations have begun, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., publicly embraces overture of cooperation
Election behind him, Obama to talk "fiscal cliff"
Many Dems hope president takes hard line in remarks, as GOP digs in heels against hiking taxes on big earners; Will he go down middle?
The "fiscal cliff" explained
Congress and the president return post-election to work on a solution to the issues that make up the "fiscal cliff"
Posturing before work on "fiscal cliff"
President Obama works to build a broad coalition ahead of his meeting with congressional leaders
States and cities fear the "fiscal cliff"
Local governments say if the budget cuts are implemented the impacts will be "devastating"
Why voters worry that Congress can't strike a deal
GOP analyst Frank Luntz says voters are unusually anxious ahead of fiscal cliff because "they know they're gonna get hurt"
President, Congress meet to avert "fiscal cliff"
President Obama meets with Congressional leaders in effort to avert spending cuts and tax hikes looming at end of year
Dems: "Fiscal cliff" first, then tackle entitlements
Democrats say they're open to changes to Medicare, Social Security, but suggest it should be separate from "fiscal cliff" negotiations
For Republicans, no good "fiscal cliff" options
GOP lawmakers could face primary challenge if they vote to raise revenues - but refusing to deal would also mean a tax hike
"Fiscal cliff" talks make little progress
Major Garrett reviews the arguments on both sides of the Congressional debate to reach a compromise and avoid the "fiscal cliff"
Talk "fiscal cliff" with Twitter hashtag #My2K
President Obama is promoting the hashtag #My2K to encourage Americans to weigh in on the tax debate
"Fiscal cliff": It's more than just taxes
Much of the debate in Washington has revolved around taxes, but automatic spending cuts are also up against the deadline and the negotiations are not going to be easy
Obama taking "fiscal cliff" fight to the public
After House GOP rejects offer, president travels to Pennsylvania today in effort to increase pressure on Republicans
Obama: "Fiscal cliff" would be "a Scrooge Christmas"
In Pennsylvania, he stresses if there's no deal, the expiration of tax cuts will hit the economy and the middle-class hard
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