Cliff deal mirrors earlier compromises as US debt grows
The accord raises 600 billion dollars over a decade, targets taxes only on the very wealthy, and delays major spending cuts. It spares large segments of the public from immediate sacrifices, avoids the debt ceiling crisis for now, and leaves broad deficits to future generations.
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Sandy aid vote set for Friday and January 15
House Speaker Boehner agreed to a Friday vote on 9 billion for the national flood insurance program and a January 15 vote on 51 billion more as part of a roughly 60 billion Sandy aid package. Rep. Peter King of New York said the plan aims to speed aid to victims and align with Senate action.
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