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Analysis: GOP policies led to fiscal cliff blowup

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 21st

By CHARLES BABINGTONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans seem shocked by their party's meltdown on the so-called fiscal cliff. They shouldn't be. The uncompromising conservatives who blocked Speaker John Boehner's tax bill were merely sticking to policies that Boehner

Over the fiscal cliff: Soft landing or dizzy dive?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 21st

By CONNIE CASSAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Efforts to save the nation from going over a year-end "fiscal cliff" were in disarray as lawmakers fled the Capitol for their Christmas break. "God only knows" how a deal can be reached now, House Speaker John Boehner declared. President Barack Obama

Obama says he is 'ready and willing' to get deal

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 21st

By JIM KUHNHENNAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says he is "ready and willing" to get a big package done to deal with the "fiscal cliff" and says there's no reason not to protect middle-class Americans from tax increases. Obama says he spoke Friday with House Speaker

White House official: Obama meeting now with Senate Majority Leader Reid about fiscal cliff

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 21st

WASHINGTON (AP) - White House official: Obama meeting now with Senate Majority Leader Reid about fiscal cliff. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Judge dismisses suit challenging Senate filibuster

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 21st

By FREDERIC J. FROMMERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Senate rules that establish a 60-vote threshold for defeating filibusters. U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan in Washington ruled that the plaintiffs lack the legal

AP Source: Obama on Friday to nominate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., as next secretary of state

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 21st

WASHINGTON (AP) - AP Source: Obama on Friday to nominate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., as next secretary of state . Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Obama nominates Kerry for secretary of state

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 21st

By JULIE PACEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, one of Washington's most respected voices on foreign policy, as his next secretary of state. The move is the first in an expected overhaul of Obama's national security

NRA calls for armed police officer in every school

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 21st

By PHILIP ELLIOTT and NEDRA PICKLERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Guns and police officers in all American schools are what's needed to stop the next killer "waiting in the wings," the National Rifle Association declared Friday, taking a no-retreat stance in the face of growing calls for

Still time to dodge the cliff, Obama, Boehner say

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 21st

By DAVID ESPOAP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - With Congress in gridlock and stocks taking a fall, President Barack Obama issued a stern summons to lawmakers Friday to pass legislation to prevent year-end fiscal cliff tax increases on millions and avoid an imminent expiration of benefits

Obama's call for action against gun violence

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 21st

By CONNIE CASSAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says the massacre of schoolchildren in Newtown, Conn., obligates the nation to finally act to reduce gun violence. He's outlined only a broad plan so far, leaving specific proposals until next month. A look at Obama's