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Fiscal Cliff Averted...Now the Debt Ceiling
Published January 02, 2013
Fiscal Relief ... For Now: U.S. and global financial markets are breathing a sigh of relief as Congress passed legislation to avoid the fiscal cliff. Taxes will go up for couples making more than $450,000 and individuals making more than $400,000, and Bush-era tax rates for lesser earners are made permanent.
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House Passes High Stakes Fiscal Cliff Legislation
Published January 01, 2013
In a high stakes vote, the House of Representatives passed a Senate-approved bill late Tuesday night to avert effects of the fiscal cliff.
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Senate Passes Fiscal Cliff Bill
Published January 01, 2013
The Senate passed a bill early Tuesday aimed at averting the effects of the fiscal cliff after marathon year-end negotiations.
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House Walks Tightrope on Fiscal Cliff
Published December 20, 2012
House Republicans pulled a bill from a vote Thursday night aimed at staving off a series of tax hikes associated with the fiscal cliff after failing to shore up enough votes to pass it.
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GOP Submits Counter Offer on Fiscal Cliff
Published December 11, 2012
House Republicans submitted a counter offer to the White House late Tuesday in an attempt to avert the looming fiscal cliff.
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Wall Street to D.C.: We Won’t Fall off the Cliff
Published November 16, 2012
Some traders say they expect all indices to hold onto gains made earlier in the year, though the fiscal cliff remains the top concern for the market.
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Fiscal Cliff, Debt Downgrade in Focus
Published November 07, 2012
Wall Street reacted strongly to Tuesday’s election results with a broad selloff. As the deadline looms over the fiscal cliff, worries of possible debt downgrades remain in focus.
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The Wackiest 2012 Election Predictors
Published November 06, 2012
Whether it was a red cup or blue, an Obama facemask or Romney, one thing is for sure: America loves a wacky election predictor.
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New York Cancels Marathon Following Growing Backlash
Published November 02, 2012
The City of New York canceled the marathon scheduled to take place Sunday after days of pleading from New Yorkers and marathon-goers.
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Long Lines at the Pump Likely to Shrink
Published October 31, 2012
Northeasterners are experiencing long lines at the pump as a result of Hurricane Sandy. But the long-term effects are likely to be minimal.

