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House Takes Up Sandy Relief Bill After It Was Dropped By Previous Congress
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Obama (Officially) Wins! Electoral College Votes Tallied Before Congress
January 4, 2013 On Friday, it was confirmed that President Obama won the election with 332 electoral votes tallied in his column. Of course this is old news. But the formal count mandated by the Constitution took place before a joint session of Congress, heavy on ceremony and light on attendance.
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Friday, December 21, 2012
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House GOP Leaves 'Lump Of Coal' In 'Fiscal Cliff' Negotiations
December 21, 2012 The Republicans' blowup leaves the path to avoiding automatic tax hikes and spending cuts in the new year unclear. Leaders seem to agree that a bipartisan solution is the only way — but, as House Speaker John Boehner said, "How we get there, God only knows."
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Plug Pulled On 'Plan B,' House Breaks For Christmas
December 21, 2012 House Speaker John Boehner was dealt a major defeat Thursday night. After spending most of the week trying to round up votes for his "Plan B" to extend tax cuts for virtually everyone, he pulled the measure without a vote. The clock keeps ticking toward the end of the year, when automatic tax increases and spending cuts are set to hit.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
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House Republicans Face Threat Of Primary Challenges In 'Plan B' Vote
December 20, 2012 A number of conservative groups are vowing consequences for Republicans who line up behind House Speaker John Boehner and his plan to avoid the "fiscal cliff." Fiscal conservatives say that how GOP members vote now could set the stage for the 2014 primary season.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
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Most Of Congress In The Dark On 'Fiscal Cliff' Talks
December 13, 2012 Of the 535 members of Congress, not many are in the loop about negotiations to avoid automatic spending cuts and tax increases in the new year. Lawmakers are waiting to see what President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner come up with — and some are nervous about having to quickly vote on a bill despite misgivings.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Economy
What Happens If We Fall Off The 'Fiscal Cliff'?
December 11, 2012 President Obama and congressional Republicans have been trying to negotiate a deal to avert the automatic tax hikes and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff." But what happens Jan. 1 if no agreement is reached? Some experts say not much will happen — at least not immediately.
