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Fiscal Cliff: First the GOP's 'Plan B' - then the real compromise?
12/21/12 10:04 AM
Confronted with a revolt among the rank and file, House Republicans abruptly put off a vote Thursday night on legislation allowing tax rates to rise for households earning $1 million and up, complicating attempts to avoid a year-end fiscal cliff that threatens to send the economy into recession.
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Fiscal Cliff: Boehner offers plan as negotiations continue
12/18/12 6:30 PM
President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner pushed ahead on negotiating a broad deal to avert the "fiscal cliff," even as the GOP leader readied a backup plan Tuesday to pressure the White House with little time left to avoid a double hit on the economy.
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That was the week that was
12/17/12 4:11 PM
Burkman and Fowler interview December 14, 2012
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Fiscal Cliff: Boehner accuses Obama of being unwilling to curb spending
12/13/12 6:35 PM
"The White House is so unserious about cutting spending that it appears willing to slow-walk any agreement and walk our economy right up to the fiscal cliff," Speaker John Boehner told reporters Thursday.
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Fiscal Cliff: Boehner has 'serious differences' with White House
12/13/12 10:11 AM
Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday that he and the White House have some "serious differences." He says the GOP proposal is a balanced approach.
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OMB directive did not catch agencies unaware
12/11/12 3:42 PM
Rose interview December 10, 2012
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Fiscal Cliff: McConnell wants cuts spelled out
12/11/12 12:36 PM
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell complained that Obama has spent all his time talking about raising tax rates while failing to specify where he would reduce out-of-control government spending that has caused trillion-plus deficits.
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DAYBREAK DAILY: Va. Beach ponders pursuing NBA team
12/11/12 4:35 AM
It's all about building a $300 million arena on the oceanfront.
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Cardin talks fiscal cliff, FBI with Montgomery County council
12/10/12 6:20 PM
Senator Ben Cardin was all smiles at a luncheon Monday, despite delivering hard to digest news about Montgomery County's fate if the fiscal cliff isn't resolved.
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TPA predicts lawmakers will avert the fiscal cliff
12/19/12 4:02 PM
Williams interview December 18, 2012
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Fiscal cliff countdown: New Obama offer moves toward Boehner, sources say
12/17/12 10:10 PM
Speaking a few hours after Obama and Boehner met at the White House, these people said the president was now seeking a higher tax rate beginning at incomes over $400,000, up from the levels of $200,000 for individuals and $250,000 for couples that were cornerstones of his successful campaign for re-election.
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Rice Withdraws; Federal Worker Satisfaction; Social Host Liability; Operation Christmas Miracle
12/14/12 12:39 PM
Today on NewsTalk, we talked with Rachel Smolkin, Lisa Rein, Madelyn Flannagan and David Treadwell
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George Washington students call for solution to 'fiscal cliff'
12/13/12 1:23 PM
Young people afraid of falling into another recession are teaming up for a solution. On the campus of George Washington University, a new mascot is emerging. His name is "Ameri-can," and he's delivering a message from students to Capitol Hill.
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Fiscal Cliff: Obama, Boehner meet Tuesday
12/11/12 11:50 PM
President Barack Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner discussed the fiscal cliff Tuesday after an exchange of offers.
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DC Dems chose Bonds; Tax prep Q&A
12/11/12 2:59 PM
Today on NewsTalk, we spoke with Alan Blinder and Joey Musmar
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Fiscal Cliff: Defense workers, companies in Northern Virginia will be hit hard
12/11/12 10:17 AM
In Northern Virginia, it doesn't take long to find companies or workers who would be hit hard by big defense cuts.
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Obama, Boehner mum on rare Sunday meeting on 'fiscal cliff'
12/10/12 6:21 PM
President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met Sunday at the White House to discuss the ongoing negotiations over the impending "fiscal cliff," the first meeting between just the two leaders since Election Day.
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10th Anniversary Show: Rep. Van Hollen; RGIII Injured; Bob Ehrlich
12/10/12 4:18 PM
Today on NewsTalk, we spoke with Chris Van Hollen, knee specialist David Geier and Bob Ehrlich
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