Obama and Boehner discuss fiscal cliff by phone
Obama and Boehner spoke by phone about the fiscal cliff as Republicans and Democrats faced off over tax increases and spending cuts. The White House signaled firmness while talks stalled, with officials noting no immediate plan to resume negotiations.
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DHS spending questioned amid budget woes
A congressional report flags Homeland Security for wasting tax money meant for counterterrorism. It cites a Seguin fish tank, an underwater robot in Columbus, a Fort Worth latrine on wheels, a BearCat in Keene NH, and Indianapolis stadium upgrades. Coburn urges tighter spending as the debt grows.
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Poll favors letting tax cuts expire for the rich in fiscal clash
An Associated Press GfK poll finds broad support for letting the Bush era tax cuts for high earners expire while many oppose deep cuts to Social Security Medicare or defense. 48 percent want the top rate cuts to lapse, 32 percent want them extended for all, and 13 percent want them ended for everyone.
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