In Fiscal Cliff Talks, Republicans Recycle Ryan Budget Plan That Voters Rejected

In Fiscal Cliff Talks, Republicans Recycle Ryan Budget Plan That Voters Rejected: Congressional Republicans yesterday leaked the details of President Obama’s initial outline of a deal to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff.” Obama’s proposed package includes $1.6 trillion in revenue, new measures to boost the economy, an extension of both the current payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits, and $400 billion in entitlement cuts. Those cuts are [...]/p