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# Fiscal cliff

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Column: For Obama, this inauguration will be very different than the first
In January 2009, nearly two million people flocked to see the first African-American be sworn in as president – but, four years on, some promises have yet to be fulfilled. This term will present even more challenges, writes Larry Donnelly.
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Jan 21st 2013, 9:30 AM
# News you missed
Back to work: Here are the stories you missed over Christmas and New Year
Many of us are returning to work for the first time tomorrow following the festive period. Here is a round-up of the news stories you may have missed. You are welcome.
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Jan 6th 2013, 8:15 PM
# United States
New US Congress sworn in ahead of tough spending talks
Curbing the US’s runaway national debt, and reforming immigration law, are points on the 113th Congress’s agenda.
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Jan 4th 2013, 8:06 AM
# Fiscal cliff
Obama signs 'fiscal cliff' deal into law (with an autopen)
The President puts a firm end to major spending cuts, for now – using a novel (but legally questionable) piece of kit.
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Jan 3rd 2013, 8:34 AM
# Happy New Year
Stock markets like it when there's no Fiscal Cliff. Who knew?
European markets are all enjoying a healthy start to the year, while US futures have also welcomed the deal.
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Jan 2nd 2013, 11:52 AM
# Deal Done
Deal reached to avoid tax hikes for middle-class America
Is that the end of the ‘fiscal cliff’ talk then? Maybe. But the debt ceiling chat is back.
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Jan 2nd 2013, 8:59 AM
# need to know
The Evening Fix…now with added 1990s Daniel Craig
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Jan 1st 2013, 7:45 PM
# Barack Obama
US Senate strikes deal on 'Fiscal Cliff', two hours after deadline
The new budget package can’t take effect just yet – because the House of Representatives didn’t wait around.
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Jan 1st 2013, 9:16 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Happy New Year! Here’s the nine things you need to know as you begin the first morning of 2013.
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Jan 1st 2013, 8:47 AM
# need to know
The Evening Fix...now with 2 million added bubbles
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Dec 31st 2012, 8:00 PM
# Fiscal cliff
Obama: 'fiscal cliff' agreement in sight but not done
The US President said the solution will come in stages, rather than a ‘grand deal’.
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Dec 31st 2012, 6:55 PM
# Fiscal cliff
US politicians still at odds on last day before fiscal cliff
If no deal is reached, Americans will see their paycheck hit, and the economy will suffer from massive automatic spending cuts.
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Dec 31st 2012, 9:25 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
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Dec 31st 2012, 8:56 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
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Dec 29th 2012, 9:00 AM
# Fiscal cliff
Let's get fiscal: Obama to host talks on looming cliff at White House
Congressional leaders will meet with the President at the White House today with just days left to avert a series of tax rises and spending cuts due to come into effect in the new year.
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Dec 28th 2012, 10:32 AM
# let's get fiscal
Explainer: What is the 'fiscal cliff' and why does it matter?
The US is facing a potentially devastating financial crisis in less than a week but what is it all about, what impact will it have on Ireland and what’s got to happen if it is to be avoided? TheJournal.ie explains…
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Dec 27th 2012, 3:16 PM
# Markets
European stocks rise after festive break
Europe’s main stock markets rise as traders focus on whether the United States will avert the 2013 “fiscal cliff”.
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Dec 27th 2012, 11:30 AM
# Fiscal cliff
'Plan B' to avert fiscal cliff in the US fails
Obama said he’ll try to prevent across-the-board tax increases after a vote calling for higher rates on million-dollar earners failed.
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Dec 21st 2012, 8:33 AM
# Fiscal cliff
What's a fiscal cliff? Let Monty explain...
Mr Burns takes a few minutes to explain the upcoming fiscal cliff.
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Dec 9th 2012, 2:23 PM
# The Naked Truth
Naked protesters occupy Washington office over possible AIDS cuts
Activists occupied the office of House speaker John Boehner ahead of World AIDS Day this Saturday.
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Nov 28th 2012, 10:17 AM
# Four more years
Back to work: Obama heads back to Washington as 'fiscal cliff' looms
The US president and the Republican-led House of Representatives want to avoid automatic tax increases and spending cuts but they are far off any compromise.
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Nov 8th 2012, 8:05 AM
# US2012
Paul Ryan to remain as chair of House Budget committee
The defeated vice-presidential nominee intends to stay on as the Republicans’ leading fiscal spokesman.
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Nov 7th 2012, 5:31 PM