Fiscal Cliff

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Fiscal Cliff

Stage Set For Contentious Debt Ceiling Debate

12:27 AM, Jan 15, 2013

The President and Republican congressional leaders differ on tying spending cuts to raising the debt limit.

A Closer Look At Cutting Middle Class Tax Breaks

7:43 AM, Jan 14, 2013

We have the debt ceiling debate starting up and Congress has to deal with automatic spending cuts set to kick in by early March.

The Good, The Bad, But NOT The Ugly For The Local Job Market

11:28 PM, Jan 11, 2013

We do have new private-sector jobs being created. The bad news, the jobs pay a lot less than the federal jobs we are losing.

Housing Outlook for 2013 Depends on Jan. Rules

8:42 AM, Jan 7, 2013

A lot for the housing market could hinge on a big deadline coming up at the end of the month.

Norquist Absolves GOP Fiscal Cliff Deal Supporters

7:46 PM, Jan 3, 2013

Anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist is absolving Republicans who voted for the fiscal cliff deal. He says they did not violate their promise not to raise tax rates.

President Obama Signs 'Fiscal Cliff' Bill Into Law

2:17 PM, Jan 3, 2013

President Obama signed a bill late Wednesday night boosting taxes on the wealthiest Americans, while preserving tax cuts for most American households.

Saving Your Money Even With Your Tax Bill Increasing

8:52 AM, Jan 3, 2013

Lots of folks are making a resolution this year to save money but a survey from the American Institute of CPAs predicts that about half of them will likely fall short.

Post-Cliff Region Still Faces Economic Hardships

12:46 AM, Jan 3, 2013

The Washington area prepares for budget fights ahead.

Expert's View On Fiscal Cliff Winners, Losers

12:40 AM, Jan 3, 2013

Jim McTague, the Washington Editor of Barron's Magazine, talks about who are the winners and losers after the fiscal cliff deal.

1 Budget Battle Down, Perhaps 3 More To Come

12:13 AM, Jan 3, 2013

Republicans eyeing  the debt ceiling will deal in the next couple of months.

Fiscal Cliff's Impact On You

6:44 PM, Jan 2, 2013

So how will the fiscal cliff deal affect most of us? In our paychecks, of course.

Fiscal Cliff Bill Approved But More Issues Left To Tackle By Congress

7:52 AM, Jan 2, 2013

Congress didn't make its deadline but the deal is enough to bring us back from the so-called fiscal cliff.

House Approves Fiscal Cliff Bill; Obama Lauds Vote

12:40 AM, Jan 2, 2013

A divided Republican House passed the Senate's "fiscal cliff" bill Tuesday night, following a tense day of GOP protests that the plan does not do enough to rein in federal spending. 

 

 

Fiscal Cliff : What It Means For Your Wallet

12:20 AM, Jan 2, 2013

Ask any financial advisor. If there's one word to describe the biggest determinant to the financial markets, it's the word, "uncertainty."

Divided GOP House To Vote On 'Fiscal Cliff' Plan

12:02 AM, Jan 2, 2013

House Republicans are pushing back on the 89-8 Senate passed fiscal cliff deal because it doesn't include enough spending cuts, putting the fate of the bipartisan deal in doubt. 

 

 

Senate OKs Fiscal Cliff Deal; Bill Heads To House Today

7:21 PM, Jan 1, 2013

Legislation to avert across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts to domestic programs is headed to the House.

Fiscal Cliff Soapbox Soundoff

3:38 PM, Jan 1, 2013

During a 9NEWS segment on the Fiscal Cliff, a three-man team took to the streets to get reaction from the people. See what the operation looks like from behind-the-scenes. Photos by: Melvin Hue. In photos: Ramon Looby, interviewer; Elizabeth Jia, producer; Matt Jablow, reporter; Chip Baysden, photojournalist.

AP: Deal Reached To Avoid Fiscal Cliff

12:20 AM, Jan 1, 2013

The contours of a deal to avert the 'fiscal cliff' are emerging.

Fallout from the Fiscal Cliff, As Seen by 'Investment News'

9:57 PM, Dec 30, 2012

Experts say count on your paycheck likely getting smaller, due to the fallout from the fiscal cliff.

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