fiscal cliff

No Budget, No Pay

House Passes Bill to Diffuse Debt Crisis

The bill enables the government to avoid default on debt.
01/23/2013
What Did John Boehner Say?

First Lady Michelle Obama Isn't Feeling Speaker John Boehner

First Lady Michelle Obama is not amused by John Boehner.
01/22/2013
Don't Even Think About It

Obama: Don't Let Politics Get in the Way of Fixing the Economy

In final press conference, Obama talks gun control and more.
01/14/2013

Hardball: GOP Weighs Government Shutdown and Debt Ceiling Default

GOP considers drastic measures to force spending cuts.
01/14/2013
Keith Boykin, Best of 2012

Commentary: Three Tips to Diversify the White House

Does President Obama measure up?
01/11/2013

Obama Expected to Tap White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew to Head Treasury

Lew will face key economic deadlines early on.
01/09/2013
Taxes, Fiscal Cliff

Obama Signs Cliff Deal to Boost Taxes on Wealthy

Obama signed the bill using an autopen.
01/03/2013