Johnson Hopeful Cliff Is Solved By End Of Year

Negotiations over the impending fiscal cliff don’t seem to be moving in Washington.  Lawmakers and the President both say they hope to avoid the automatic spending cuts and most tax increases that would be effective on January first.  South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson says he is still optimistic…

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Johnson says extending the deadline may be an option for Congress to consider… 

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Johnson says it will take a combination of cuts and tax increases to make the numbers work….

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The Nation falls off the “Cliff” in 17 days