John Boehner

Boehner to Obama: Support plan or be responsible for 'largest tax increase in American history'

House Speaker John Boehner says President Barack Obama should support a Republican plan to avoid January tax increases on everyone but those earning over $1 million. Read more »

Dec. 19, 2012

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Adjusting entitlements

A recent article which discussed a possible compromise from President Barack Obama to House Speaker John Boehner is quite upsetting ("New offer moves toward Boehner,"... Read more »

Dec. 19, 2012

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Stocks gain on optimism that a budget deal is near

Stocks climbed on Wall Street Tuesday, pushing the Standard and Poor's 500 to its highest level in two months, on optimism that lawmakers are closing in on a budget... Read more »

Dec. 18, 2012

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Fiscal cliff talks hit a lull with Boehner's 'Plan B,' which would extend Bush-era tax cuts

The White House and leading congressional Democrats immediately rejected Boehner's "Plan B," which would extend soon-to-expire Bush-era tax cuts for everyone making... Read more »

Dec. 18, 2012

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Negotiations continue on fiscal cliff as House Speaker John Boehner readies backup plan

House Speaker John Boehner said Tuesday that he is readying a backup bill aimed at averting the "fiscal cliff" because President Barack Obama has yet to offer a... Read more »

Dec. 18, 2012

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What's on the table now in 'fiscal cliff' talks

te on the latest offers on the table in negotiations to avert a year-end avalanche of federal tax increases and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff": Read more »

Dec. 18, 2012

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