President Obama to Speak on “Fiscal Cliff” in White House Briefing Room at 5:45 PM ET. . . . – 12/28/12 UPDATED: Obama “Modestly Optimistic” a Deal can Get Done UPDATED with Video of Obama’s Remarks
President Barack Obama will make comments on the “Fiscal Cliff” in the White House Briefing Room at 5:45 PM ET. . . developing
Obama: I’m modestly optimistic an agreement can be achieved. #fiscalcliff
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 28, 2012
Obama: I’ve asked Sen Reid to put a bill on the floor to make sure middle class taxes don’t go up… #fiscalcliff
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 28, 2012
I love how Obama talks about Washington politics like he’s not part of it.
— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) December 28, 2012
All over but the legislating… RT @pbsgwen: “Good and constructive.” Bingo.
— The Fix (@TheFix) December 28, 2012
Obama: If not, I will urge Sen. Reid to bring a simple package to the floor for an up or down vote | bit.ly/UyH2z7
— UPI.com (@UPI) December 28, 2012
Obama: I’m optimistic that we may still pass an agreement… Reid and McConnell are working on it as we speak | bit.ly/UyH2z7
— UPI.com (@UPI) December 28, 2012
Obama: I still want to get this done….but the hour for immediate action is here. It is now. #fiscalcliff
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 28, 2012
President Obama insists on $250,000 ceiling for tax cut extension, unemployment extension: bit.ly/12Uz5pM via @twitchyteam
— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) December 28, 2012



