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  Jan 7, 2013

  Obama to Boehner: 'We Don't Have a Spending Problem'

  One of the reasons that President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House John Boehner had difficulty agreeing to a "grand bargain" on deficit reduction and avoiding the "fiscal cliff" was that both men disagreed on the nature of the debt problem. Boehner believes that government spending is the problem while Obama believes the problem is the rising costs of health care, not government spending.

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  Jan 7, 2013

  Parents of Russian Orphans in 'Holding Pattern' After Adoption Ban

  Americans who were in the process of adopting Russian orphans are waiting to see if their adoptions will be allowed after the Russian government last week banned all adoptions from the United States.

• Jan 7, 2013

  Decline of Liberalism Began With Fiscal Cliff, George Will Says

  The law passed by Congress to avoid the "fiscal cliff" represents the beginning of a decline for liberalism in America, conservative Washington Post columnist George Will believes.

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  Jan 7, 2013

  Did the Fiscal Cliff Bill Increase, or Decrease, Taxes?

  The "fiscal cliff" bill, or the "American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012," increased taxes, President Barack Obama says. Many Republicans say the bill lowered taxes. As a corollary, Obama says the bill will lower budget deficits. But the Congressional Budget Office says the bill will require even more government borrowing. Which is correct?

• Jan 3, 2013

  With First 'Fiscal Cliff' Over, Three More Cliffs Lie Ahead

  Congress and President Barack Obama have prevented a potential recession with the "fiscal cliff" bill, but in doing so put off, yet again, many difficult decisions necessary to get the nation's fiscal house in order. In a couple of months, three more fiscal cliff battles lie ahead -- sequestration, the debt ceiling, and a new federal budget.

• Jan 3, 2013

  After Election, Pace Quickens for New Government Regulations

  There has been a dramatic increase in new government regulations issued by the Obama administration after the election. In some cases the comment period for public feedback has also been reduced below the standard 60 days.

• Jan 2, 2013

  Top 10 Political Losers of 2012

  With the election, scandals and budget battles, 2012 saw plenty of political losers. Here are the top ten political losers in American politics for 2012.

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  Jan 2, 2013

  Top 10 Political Winners of 2012

  In American politics, who and what emerged from 2012 in a better position than they were at the beginning of the year? Here are the top ten winners in American politics for 2012.

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  Jan 2, 2013

  House Passes Fiscal Cliff Bill; Obama Says He Will Sign It

  The U.S. House of Representatives late Tuesday passed a bill, 257-167, to avoid the "fiscal cliff." President Barack Obama said he will sign the bill into law.

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  Jan 1, 2013

  Senate Passes Fiscal Cliff Fix; No House Vote Today

  The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill, 89 to 8, that would prevent the "fiscal cliff" from going into effect. The U.S. House of Representatives is meeting Tuesday at noon, but House leaders have not said when, or if, they will vote on the measure.