fiscal cliff

Mo. GOP Divided Over Fiscal Cliff Deal

Chris McDaniel — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:50:38 +0000

Congress may have passed a deal to avert the self-inflicted “fiscal cliff” crisis Tuesday night, but you might want to hold off on celebrating. Another gridlock could be here in a couple of months.

Missouri lawmakers were divided on the deal. Missouri’s Democrats joined Republican Senator Roy Blunt and Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer and Jo Ann Emerson in voting in favor of the bill.

Below you can see how Missouri's representatives voted. Both Senator Blunt and McCaskill voted in favor of the deal.

Update On Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

Alex Heuer, Mary Edwards and Don Marsh — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:15:20 +0000

On this last day of 2012, Congress and the President have yet to reach a deal about how to avert going over the fiscal cliff.

Host Don Marsh talked with St. Louis Beacon Washington D.C. Correspondent Rob Koenig for a brief conversation about the latest news on the negotiations.

Blunt: Democrats To Blame If Country Goes Over The Cliff

Rachel Lippmann — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:14:26 +0000

Missouri Republican Senator Roy Blunt says if the country goes over the fiscal cliff, Democrats will be to blame.

Blunt and his Congressional colleagues will convene later today in a last-ditch attempt to avoid the automatic tax hikes and spending cuts that would take effect Tuesday.

In this week's GOP radio address, Blunt says the Republican-led House, has already taken passed legislation that would extend the Bush-era tax cuts and make what he called more responsible reductions in spending

President Obama Makes Statement On Fiscal Cliff Talks

Kelsey Proud — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:38:49 +0000

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President Obama made a statement this evening following his discussion today with congressional leaders about the so-called "fiscal cliff."

Obama, Congressional Leaders To Discuss Deal To Avoid 'Fiscal Cliff'

Bill Chappell — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:48:57 +0000

Days before a budget crisis deadline will hit the U.S. economy, President Obama says, "I'm optimistic we may still be able to reach an agreement that can pass both houses in time."

The details of that agreement, which could avert automatic spending cuts and tax increases that are set to take effect on Jan.