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Obama Says Fiscal Cliff Deal Close, Not Done

Agonizingly close to a New Year's Eve compromise, the White House and congressional Republicans agreed Monday to block across-the-board tax increases set for midnight, but held up a final deal as they haggled over spending cuts. (Dec. 31)