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Fiscal Cliff Deal: Boehner and Congress Got the Short End of the Stick

Fiscal Cliff Deal: Boehner and Congress Got the Short End of the Stick

Speaker of the House John Boehner and his fellow Republicans will have to compromise with President Obama in order to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff."

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2013 Tax Increases: 4 Possible Solutions to Avoid the Fiscal Cliff

2013 Tax Increases: 4 Possible Solutions to Avoid the Fiscal Cliff

The ultimate solution to the country’s financial woes is a balance between revenues and spending cuts.

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A Millennial Proposal to Reduce the Debt, That Both Democrats and Republicans Can Agree On

A Millennial Proposal to Reduce the Debt, That Both Democrats and Republicans Can Agree On

While both parties exchange rhetoric, virtually everyone can agree on cutting the deficit. But neither side likes to advertise what they'll cut. Here's one cut we all can agree on.

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BREAKING: House Passes Senate Fiscal Cliff Deal, Averts Tax Hikes and Spending Cuts

BREAKING: House Passes Senate Fiscal Cliff Deal, Averts Tax Hikes and Spending Cuts

Follow for live updates as the "fiscal cliff" talks continue into 2013 with the White House and lawmakers still scrambling to find common ground.

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Mitch McConnell and Biden reach fiscal cliff deal on tax issues, address spending cuts later

Mitch McConnell and Biden reach fiscal cliff deal on tax issues, address spending cuts later

As talks continue, both parties are cautiously optimistic about reaching a deal before historic tax hikes and spending cuts go into effect on Jan 1. Follow for live updates in the final stretch.

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Sequester 2013: Sequestration Cuts Will Have a Devastating Impact On America's Poor

Sequester 2013: Sequestration Cuts Will Have a Devastating Impact On America's Poor

Everyone will be impacted one way or another by the sequester but no one will be impacted quite like the poor, all while the fat cats in Washington who got us into this position remain unscathed.

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What Happens if We Fall Off the Fiscal Cliff?

What Happens if We Fall Off the Fiscal Cliff?

A guide to the big tax increases that will be imposed upon Americans if Congress fails to prevent the U.S. from heading over the fiscal cliff.

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Over the fiscal cliff for United States, no vote in House tonight

Over the fiscal cliff for United States, no vote in House tonight

After 11th hour talks appeared to be progressing in Senate, the House will not vote on any fiscal cliff bills tonight. Over the fiscal cliff we go.

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