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Dem. Officials: Fiscal 'Cliff' Deal Reached

The White House reached agreement with congressional Republicans late Monday on a deal to prevent tax increases and spending cuts to government programs from taking effect at midnight, according to administration and Senate Democratic officials. (Dec. 31)