Politics News & Analysis: Mortgage break may lose status as ‘untouchable’

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, November 29, 2012 Top Stories Mortgage-interest deduction could be on the table in 'fiscal cliff' talks Brady Dennis The outcome of that debate could have profound long-term effects on homeowners across the country — and particularly those in the Washington area, who tend to benefit from the tax break more than many other Americans due to the region's hefty home prices and high incomes. PostPolitics Headlines Romney to lunch with Obama Federal Diary celebrates 80 years covering federal employee issues Fight over Rice holds risks for White House Fix the Debt organization — backed by CEOs — draws wary attention The Fix Democratic Rep. Mike McIntyre defeats Republican David Rouzer in North Carolina What Mitt Romney did right Bolling doesn't rule out independent bid for Virginia governor More Headlines Two car bombs kill 45 in Syrian capital Afghan women caught between modernity, tradition 'The conundrum that is Qatar' Egyptian judiciary protests Morsi edict Opinions The naked truth about the 'fiscal cliff' Dana Milbank Ignore Norquist E.J. Dionne Jr. The Democrats' cliff George F. Will Hamas wins the media war Michael Oren INTERACTIVE 2012 Election Graphics A collection of our print and interactive graphics for the 2012 election. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy