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CEOs step up push for compromise on "fiscal cliff" Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 05:13 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of high-profile chief executives urged President Barack Obama and Republican congressional leaders on Tuesday to strike a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff" that could include raising tax rates on the wealthiest Americans. The Good Wife: As Expectations for Next Term Grow, Let Michelle Be Michelle! Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 05:13 PM PST Illustration by Jason Seiler Amid all the speculation about Barack Obama’s newfound mojo, a hotly anticipated stiffening of his political spine inspired by his decisive victory in November, a somewhat more intriguing question has scarcely been asked. Will Michelle finally step out? The Harvard-trained attorney has always been, for those on the right, a more threatening character than her husband ... GOP makes new 'cliff' offer Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 05:12 PM PST House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) sent a new offer on Tuesday afternoon to President Barack Obama in hopes of reaching a deal to resolve the impending fiscal cliff. Obama: US recognizes Syrian opposition Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 05:12 PM PST The United States now considers the Syrian opposition coalition to be the "legitimate representative" of the nation, President Barack Obama said Tuesday. In long-awaited move, Barack Obama recognizes Syrian rebels Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 05:11 PM PST President Barack Obama proclaimed Syria's newly reframed opposition as the "legitimate" representative of the nation's people on Tuesday, in the most significant US intervention in a brutal civil war. Boehner: Obama should outline spending cuts Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 05:10 PM PST If tax rates go up and automatic spending cuts take effect, the economy could be thrown into a tailspin. Obama: US recognizes Syria's main rebel group Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 05:09 PM PST President Barack Obama declared Syria's main opposition group the sole "legitimate representative" of its country's people Tuesday, deeming the move "a big step" in the international diplomatic efforts to end Syrian President Bashar Assad's embattled regime. U.S. designates Syria rebel group a terrorist organization Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 05:08 PM PST The Obama administration hopes to marginalize Al Qaeda affiliate Al Nusra Front. It also will formally recognize the newly formed Syrian opposition coalition. WASHINGTON â€" The Obama administration has formally designated a rebel group fighting in Syria as a terrorist organization in an effort to marginalize the Al Qaeda affiliate and reduce its chances of gaining power should the Syrian ... Offers hint at progress in US 'fiscal cliff' showdown afpsg.com Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 05:07 PM PST US President Barack Obama and his Republican foes have swapped new counter-offers on averting a tax and austerity crisis, as closed door talks edge forward despite bitter public sparring. House Speaker ... In long-awaited move, Obama recognizes Syrian rebels Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 05:05 PM PST WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama proclaimed Syria's newly reframed opposition as the "legitimate" representative of the nation's people Tuesday, in the most significant US intervention in a brutal civil war.

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