Fiscal cliff negotiations appear to be inching forward
The adage in Washington is that if nobody is talking about what they’re really talking about, that’s a good sign for getting a deal.
In what may be just such a positive sign, President Barack Obama, Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, and their aides on Thursday seemed to be zipping their lips on the behind-the-scenes fiscal cliff talks after a private Wednesday phone call between the two men. Of course, both sides also continued their public relations fight over debt and taxes. …
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney likewise declined to give details on the call or the ongoing discussions, beyond saying that the administration still believes that there is time to reach a fiscal cliff deal — provided Republicans agree that higher tax rates on the wealthy have to be part of it.
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Right over the side?
Gatsu on December 7, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Who knows how to stop those d@mn pop-overs that come up every time one comes to HA? It’s gotten so bad it takes me to the pop-over site even if I click X to close.
Dusty on December 7, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Ad block.
Gatsu on December 7, 2012 at 9:25 AM
i knew the repubs would cave.
ChunkyLover on December 7, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Congress created the “fiscal cliff” gimmick, couldn’t they just pass a “never mind” bit of legislation and move on?
All theatrics and power gaming….
albill on December 7, 2012 at 9:35 AM
Of course they are. These establishment republicans are really no different when compared to the Dems. In the end we will not have spending cuts, our debt and deficit will continue to grow, we will have amore powerful government and we will have less individual liberty.
MoreLiberty on December 7, 2012 at 9:35 AM
[Gatsu on December 7, 2012 at 9:25 AM]
Thanks. I have Ad Block but it wasn’t blocking it. I had to sort through a long list and, by trial and error, find which one needed adding to the block list.
Dusty on December 7, 2012 at 9:38 AM
It’s even worse when you pull up Hot Air on a mobile device – takes minutes to get past the stupid over-ads.
lyons8804 on December 7, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Inching forward? Right now, its just about 1 inch. Useless.
tommy71 on December 7, 2012 at 11:49 AM