Durbin: Reason for fiscal cliff optimism
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said on Sunday there was reason for optimism about the prospect of bipartisan deal to avert the fiscal cliff, but insisted that tax rates should rise on the wealthiest Americans and that Social Security should ...www.politico.com
"Fiscal cliff" talks stalled for now but progress possible
... "fiscal cliff," could easily trigger a recession. "Unfortunately, for the last 10 days, with the House and Congress gone for the Thanksgiving recess ... much progress hasn't been made," Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Senate Democrat, told ABC's "This Week ...www.reuters.com
Dems, GOP make overtures on fiscal cliff
Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told ABC's "This Week" the stands of both parties on those issues needed to be considered.www.upi.com
Coming Up on 'This Week': Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Dick Durbin, and Ben ...
This Sunday, "This Week" analyzes the fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, the battle over Benghazi, and the negotiations on the fiscal cliff-hanger, with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. After a tense and violent week ...abcnews.go.com
Fiscal cliff may turn into "fiscal slope" says Durbin
Consider the effect more a "fiscal slope," Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) told me. One potential scenario: A stopgap measure could emerge to buy some more time.blogs.suntimes.com
Activists Arrested Confronting Dick Durbin About 'Fiscal Cliff'
Activists Arrested Confronting Dick Durbin About 'Fiscal Cliff'. Chicagoans dressed as Robin Hood staged civil disobedience at the Majority Whip's office.inthesetimes.com
Obama pressing business and labor on fiscal cliff
Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., pauses while speaking to the reporters on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, in Washington, as the lame duck 112th Congress returned.www.newstimes.com
Obama demands fast action on fiscal cliff, including tax hike on wealthy
The gang of eight includes Democrats Mark Warner of Virginia, Dick Durbin of Illinois, Michael Bennet of Colorado and the retiring Kent Conrad of North Dakota, along with Republicans Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, Mike Crapo of ...www.cnn.com
Stocks, commodities rise on US fiscal cliff hopes
U.S. lawmakers indicated compromises were possible in negotiations to avert $600 billion in tax increases and spending cuts due to start in January - the "fiscal cliff" that threatens to send the U.S. economy back into recession. Democratic Senator ...www.cnbc.com
Sunday guest list: Bill Gates, Scott Walker, Nancy Pelosi
Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., discussing the fiscal cliff. The program starts at 9 a.m. and noon. Discussing the fallout from Benghazi will be Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo.articles.orlandosentinel.com
Cliff Talks Will Yield Deficit-Reduction Plan, Lawmakers Say
A group of veteran lawmakers expressed confidence Sunday that Washington will avoid the fiscal cliff, but they said negotiations are more likely to yield a deficit-reduction blueprint rather than a grand compromise.online.wsj.com
Stocks, commodities gain on US 'fiscal cliff' hopes
US lawmakers indicated compromises were possible in negotiations to avert $600bn in tax increases and spending cuts due to start in January - the "fiscal cliff" that threatens to send the US economy back into recession. Democratic Senator Dick Durbin ...www.bdlive.co.za
Legislators express optimism on fiscal cliff while sticking points remain
Dick Durbin, the Democratic whip, said he hears signs the political debate has advanced from the winter of 2010, when the Simpson-Bowles Commission proposed a deficit reduction plan.politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com
Wall Street soars on hopes of a budget deal
Leading Democratic and Republican lawmakers expressed confidence that they could reach a deal to avert the fiscal cliff even as they laid down markers on raising taxes and spending cuts that may make any agreement more difficult.www.nbcnews.com
Durbin: We're looking at a tax deduction cap
Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said Wednesday that capping tax deductions for the nation's top earners is one idea being discussed in efforts to address the "fiscal cliff" and strike a deficit deal. The Senate majority whip did not know if the White House was on ...thehill.com
Finding 'fiscal cliff' solution a slippery slope
Google "fiscal cliff" or look elsewhere to learn more about the issues and their implications. Once you know what you want done, and not done, make it clear to President Barack Obama (www.heraldnews.suntimes.com
HUFFPOST HILL - Dick Durbin Is Worried About Your Phenylalanine Intake
Roll Call: "Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., tried to discourage a group of Senate Democrats from sending a letter to President Barack Obama this week, concerned that its suggestions for solutions to the fiscal cliff would make Democrats ...www.huffingtonpost.com
Alexander, Bennet give leaders backup plan to avoid 'fiscal cliff'
"It simply pushes the pause button on all the elements of the fiscal cliff, extends everything for a year and then gives us six months in which to reform entitlements and reform taxes and reduce the debt," said Alexander.thehill.com
Wall Street set to climb on optimism over budget talks
Leading Democratic and Republican lawmakers expressed confidence on Sunday that they could reach a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff" even as they laid down markers on raising taxes and spending cuts that may make any agreement more difficult. European ...www.foxbusiness.com
20 Key Players in US 'Fiscal Cliff' Drama
Group of Eight. Informal, bipartisan group of senators focused on fiscal issues. Includes Democrats Mark Warner, Dick Durbin, Michael Bennet, Kent Conrad; Republicans Saxby Chambliss, Mike Johanns, Tom Coburn, Mike Crapo. * Orrin Hatch, Utah senator.www.foxbusiness.com
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