Politics Afternoon Edition: Obama, Congress open last-ditch talks on ‘fiscal cliff’ at the White House

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The Washington Post Friday, December 28, 2012
POLITICS AFTERNOON EDITION
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HEADLINES

  1. Obama, Congress open last-ditch talks on 'cliff'

    The president seeks an agreement with congressional leaders on a stopgap proposal that would prevent income taxes from rising for most Americans.
    » Read full article

  2. John Kerry supports Ed Markey for Senate

    Don't call it an endorsement, but Sen. John Kerry is backing Rep. Ed Markey (D) in the special election for his seat after he leaves for the State Department.
    » Read full article

  3. Senate approves renewal of surveillance authority

    The vote came despite concerns that the legislation does not adequately protect Americans' privacy.
    » Read full article

  4. THE FIX: Beware of 'fiscal cliff' pessimism

    The final stages of any high-stakes negotiation with a hard deadline are often full of predictions of failure, and for a reason.
    » Read full article

  5. The top 10 political quotes of 2012

    A look back at 10 quips that defined the election year that was.
    » Read full article


QUOTE OF THE DAY

Sen. Chuck Schumer saying the odds are better than people think for a fiscal cliff deal coming together:

"I'm getting a little more optimistic today ... Sometimes it's darkest before the dawn."



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The Fold

Video: THE FOLD: 'Fiscal cliff' draws nearer

The Senate is gridlocked and the House is vacant. Despite President Obama's early return from Christmas vacation in Hawaii, there's little progress on a deal to avoid the 'fiscal cliff.' The Fix's Aaron Blake explains the stalemate and assesses the likelihood of a breakthrough.


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