President Obama confident of tax cut deal before Jan. 1

[cal04]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101204/ap_on_bi_ge/us_obama

President Barack Obama says he's ready "to roll up my sleeves" and work with congressional leaders on a tax cut deal before rates are set to rise on Jan. 1.

The president isn't happy that Senate Republicans earlier Saturday blocked legislation that would have extended tax cuts for the middle-class.

But Obama says "we need to get this resolved and I'm confident we can do it."

Obama says lawmakers must give the American people "the peace of mind that their taxes will not go up" come the new year. He says that will require compromise by both sides.

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[lumberjack_jeff]

2. It is resolved.

Democrats in the House passed a tax cut. Republicans blocked it.

Deficit problem solved. Next issue.

[ibegurpard]

4. yup

[ibegurpard]

3. no tax cuts deal

keep the tax cuts for the lower and middle classes or let them all expire.
Those are the only acceptable alternatives to me.
No compromise on this.

[Vincardog]

5. Bingo No compromise on this. If BHO wants a tax cut for the rich let it stand alone

I am real tired of Obama working the Democrats over is support of Conservative GOP proposals.
FUCK THAT.

[jaxx]

6. Oh brother.

[Imajika]

7. There will be a deal...

...everyone in-the-know or connected inside the beltway and media establishment already understands this.

All tax cuts will be extended for 2-3 years. The basic outlines of the "compromise" have been set in stone for quite some time. In exchange, the Republicans will agree to extend all of Obama's tax cuts and credits (such as making work pay and business tax incentives) and agree to a 6 month - 1 year UI extension.

Everything else is theater. All of it.

[Dr Morbius]

11. Yes, theater uber alles.

Roll up, see the show.

[Warren Stupidity]

8. unfortunately, so am I. nt.

[pansypoo53219]

9. NO DEAL

LET THEM DIE. NOT ONE $ more to those with no soul who will NOT SHARE.

[budkin]

10. He's going to cave just like on everything else.