On "fiscal cliff", Obama appeals to former foes

Obama addresses the Business Roundtable today, a group that's had a contentious relationship with the president

• Dec 8, 2012

"Cliff" talks stalled, Obama lobbies big business

After lobbying business leaders to push Congress on a deal to avert "fiscal cliff," Obama speaks with Boehner on the phone

• Dec 8, 2012

Waiting for seriousness on the "fiscal cliff"

Analysis: After a hard-line White House proposal, Republicans respond with strong rhetoric but few specifics

• Dec 8, 2012

With dug-in heels, Obama negotiates with Boehner

Treasury Secretary Geithner said GOP must accept tax hikes on richest Americans as White House, GOP try to work behind the scenes

• Dec 8, 2012

More standstill, less progress on "fiscal cliff"

As the two main negotiators spoke briefly on the phone Wednesday, President Obama continues to take his case to the public

• Dec 8, 2012

On "fiscal cliff" deal, House GOP support for Boehner

Some Republicans express willingness to accept tax hikes, while House GOP looks ready to fall in line with the speaker

• Dec 8, 2012

Economist: Go over "fiscal cliff" if it means a better deal

Economist Mark Zandi tells Congress it has time to cut a deal, but they must get a good deal: "The uncertainty is killing us"

• Dec 8, 2012

What does "fiscal cliff" mean for the jobless?

The debate has focused mainly on taxes but millions of unemployed could be affected as well

• Dec 8, 2012

Obama meets with middle-class family on "fiscal cliff"

President sits around the kitchen table with a family who says a $2,000 tax hike would mean sacrificing a month's rent

• Dec 8, 2012

Boehner: "No progress" on "fiscal cliff" talks

House Speaker accuses White House of having "wasted another week" in "fiscal cliff" negotiations; signals possibility of compromise on tax rates

• Dec 8, 2012

Supreme Court to take up Prop. 8, DOMA

The Supreme Court announced it will consider cases that could impact marriage laws across the country

• Dec 7, 2012

Obama asks for $60.4B Sandy aid

The president asked Congress to approve $60.4B in federal aid for NY, NJ and other states hit by superstorm Sandy

• Dec 7, 2012

Biden: Tax rate for wealthy "theoretically" negotiable

Democrats may be open to a tax rate for top earners that's less than their proposed 39.6 percent, VP said today

• Dec 7, 2012

In last days of campaign, Obama camp outspent Romney

The Romney team had about $25 million in the bank as of late November, but the president's camp spent more heavily in the weeks leading up to Election Day

• Dec 7, 2012

Colbert for Senate? Funnyman eyes DeMint's seat

Comedian throws his hat into ring to replace resigning Tea Partier; A look at who may get S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley's appointment

• Dec 7, 2012

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