WASHINGTON (AP) — In case the public weren’t frustrated enough over Congress’ failure to resolve the “fiscal cliff,” consider this: lawmakers probably could enact a compromise quickly and easily if Republican leaders let Democrats provide most of the votes. That would give Democrats a bigger voice in the bargain, of course, which the Republican-led House […]
Roland Martin talks with Congressman James Clyburn about the impending fiscal cliff and Joe Boehner’s recent mishaps.
In an interview with Diane Sawyer, Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she believes the fiscal cliff issue would have been resolved by now if it were left in the hands of female senators. “I think if we (women) were in charge of the Senate and of the administration, we would have a budget deal by […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans aren’t budging on tax rates, and Democrats are resisting steps like raising the eligibility age for Medicare. Negotiations on averting a year-end fiscal train wreck combining big automatic tax hikes and sweeping spending cuts again appear stalled. There are less than three weeks before the government could careen off this “fiscal […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans aren’t budging on tax rates, and Democrats are resisting steps like raising the eligibility age for Medicare. Negotiations on averting a year-end fiscal train wreck combining big automatic tax hikes and sweeping spending cuts again appear stalled. There are less than three weeks before the government could careen off this “fiscal […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — A year-end deadline approaching, negotiations to avoid an economy-rattling “fiscal cliff” appeared at a standstill Monday. Republicans pressed President Barack Obama to name specific spending cuts he will support, while the White House insisted the GOP agree explicitly to raise tax rates on upper incomes. At a campaign-style event in Michigan, Obama […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met at the White House to discuss the “fiscal cliff,” while rank-and-file Republicans stepped forward with what they called pragmatic ideas to break the stalemate. The Obama-Boehner meeting Sunday was the first between just the two leaders since Election Day. They agreed not to […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met at the White House to discuss the “fiscal cliff,” while rank-and-file Republicans stepped forward with what they called pragmatic ideas to break the stalemate. The Obama-Boehner meeting Sunday was the first between just the two leaders since Election Day. They agreed not to […]
Roland Martin talks with April Ryan about President Barack Obama and the fiscal cliff.
See “Celebs React to Obama Reelection Via Twitter” photo gallery below. Despite her anti-Obama views during the election, Ann Coulter has decided to wave the white flag when it comes to the fiscal cliff. The outspoken Republican commentator took Sean Hannity by surprise on Wednesday when she said the GOP should give up the fight […]
President Barack Obama talks with the TJMS. Read full transcript below. — Tom Joyner: Big Chief? THE PRESIDENT: Hey, man. (Laughter.) How you doing? Tom Joyner: I’m doing good. How you doing? THE PRESIDENT: Well, I am blessed. Are we already on the air, Tom? Tom Joyner: Yes. I’m rolling. THE PRESIDENT: Well, listen, the […]
(Photo: AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — One month before the deadline, negotiations between President Barack Obama and Republicans to save the economy from a plunge over the fiscal cliff are still in the throat-clearing stage. Serious bargaining is on hold while the two sides vie for political leverage. Deal or no deal, nothing is likely to […]
