Democratic officials: Deal reached on fiscal cliff

Monday, December 31, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Racing the clock, the White House sealed a New Year's Eve accord with Senate Republicans late Monday to neutralize across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts in government programs due to take effect at midnight, according to administration and Democratic officials.

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