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Tuesday, January 01, 2013  A Democratic aide says the White House and congressional Republicans have reached an agreement to avert the so-called fiscal cliff.

Monday, December 10, 2012  President Barack Obama visited Michigan Monday to ask auto workers to support his plan for averting the so-called fiscal cliff.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  An administration official says President Barack Obama will travel to Detroit Monday to push his proposal for raising tax rates on wealthier Americans.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Post-election, Obama to appeal to the public on how to deal with the fiscal cliff

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Obama to meet with labor leaders about impending 'fiscal cliff,' prospect of taxes on wealthy

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Obama calls for wealthy to pay more in taxes, says nation supports his position

Monday, January 16, 2012  Tax cut talks focus on budget cuts, new fees.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Obama targets GOP in New Hampshire as he pushes for extension of payroll tax cut

Monday, November 14, 2011  Updated with additional links: Supercommittee members: panel shy of deficit compromise

Monday, November 07, 2011  Census data show wealth of older Americans is 47 times that of young adults, widest gap ever

Thursday, September 22, 2011  So what does this mean for Mid-Michigan residents?

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Liberal lawmakers would raise Social Security payroll tax on people earning over $250,000

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  IRS numbers show that in 2009, 1,470 American millionaires didn't pay income taxes. Another study shows that this year, 46% of US household's won't pay either.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  Obama and taxes: A populist stand from 2008 is not finding traction in 2011

Thursday, April 14, 2011  Congress set to vote on cutting billions from budget before moving to larger spending fight