Budget Showdown

Boehner on averting fiscal cliff: “God only knows”

But the House Speaker said he is still open to negotiations with Obama

Kevin Freking, AP Friday, Dec 21, 2012 7:26 PM UTC
Politics From the Wires, Barack Obama

After “Plan B” meltdown, few options left for Boehner

But the White House still says it's confident there can be a deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff"

Jillian Rayfield Friday, Dec 21, 2012 1:56 PM UTC
Politics Fiscal cliff, Plan B

House GOP’s “Plan B” proposal does not have much support

And Harry Reid and the White House have indicated that the bill won't move beyond the House, even if it does pass

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 10:27 PM UTC
Politics Plan B, John Boehner

House GOP plans vote on fiscal cliff ‘Plan B’

The bill would raise taxes on people earning over $1 million, and the White House has already threatened a veto

Andrew Taylor, AP Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 5:27 PM UTC
Politics Fiscal cliff, Budget Showdown

White House threatens veto of Boehner’s ‘Plan B’

Obama will veto Boehner's proposal to extend tax cuts for people making up to $1 million, the White House says

Associated Press Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 3:43 PM UTC
Politics Barack Obama, From the Wires

Boehner offers “Plan B” in fiscal cliff deal

But the White House and Democrats immediately reject the plan as a non-starter

Associated Press Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 9:18 PM UTC
Politics John Boehner, Budget Showdown

Obama backs off hard lines in search of compromise

The President offered concessions in a new "fiscal cliff" proposal

By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 4:58 PM UTC
Politics From the Wires, Fiscal cliff

Report: Boehner makes concessions in “fiscal cliff” negotiations

Boehner agreed to extend the debt limit for a year, according to CNN

Jillian Rayfield Monday, Dec 17, 2012 2:03 PM UTC
Politics Fiscal cliff, John Boehner

Rove: Obama wants Republican “civil war”

Obama is playing the long game in the "fiscal cliff" negotiations, Rove says

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, Dec 13, 2012 9:01 PM UTC 22
Politics Karl Rove, Barack Obama

Report: Latest GOP deal floated permanent extension of Bush tax cuts

A Democratic source tells CNN that Boehner pushed for tax breaks for the wealthiest 2 percent

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 8:04 PM UTC
Politics John Boehner, Fiscal cliff

Boehner: “Serious differences” remain in talks

"The President and I had pretty frank conversations about just how far apart we are," the House Speaker said

Andrew Taylor, AP Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 6:00 PM UTC
Politics John Boehner, From the Wires

Republicans say Obama has a mandate to raise taxes

As the budget negotiations continue, several polls show the president has a lot of leverage on tax increases

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 1:57 PM UTC
Politics Barack Obama, Fiscal cliff

Obama says he “won’t compromise” on taxes

The president spoke about the "fiscal cliff" in Michigan

Ben Feller, AP Monday, Dec 10, 2012 9:33 PM UTC
Politics From the Wires, Barack Obama

Obama, Boehner meet to discuss ‘fiscal cliff’

Spokesman for both say that the lines of communication remain open

Anne Flaherty, AP Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 10:33 PM UTC
Politics From the Wires, Fiscal cliff

McConnell blocks his own debt ceiling proposal

The Republican wound up filibustering a bill based on one he proposed last year

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 8:18 PM UTC
Politics Mitch McConnell, Congress

Administration takes tough line with GOP on cliff

"The size of the problem is so large it can't be solved without rates going up," said Timothy Geithner

David Espo, AP Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 2:25 PM UTC
Politics Fiscal cliff, Barack Obama

Must-see morning clip: Obama tweets

"Oh I gotta get the hashtag," he says VIDEO

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 2:10 PM UTC
News Video, Barack Obama

House GOP is coming around to John Boehner

Republicans are showing broad support for Boehner, while pushing for a softer stance on tax increases

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 2:00 PM UTC
Politics John Boehner, Republicans, Taxes

Pentagon begins planning for massive budget cuts

The Defense Department is preparing for the $500 billion in cuts that will take place without a budget deal

By Lolita C. Baldor And Donna Cassata, Associated Press Wednesday, Dec 5, 2012 10:25 PM UTC 26
Politics From the Wires, Leon Panetta

Must-see morning clip: Jon Stewart on the “fiscal cliff”

"The Daily Show" takes on the "Cliffpocalypsemageddonacaust" VIDEO

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, Dec 5, 2012 2:51 PM UTC
Entertainment Video, Must see morning clip

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