The Senate sent the House a revised spending plan to avoid a shutdown for a few days.  Now, there will be a weekend showdown in the House.  CNN.com has the complete story.  Read more:

President Barack Obama signed an order, required by law, that set in motion automatic, government-wide spending cuts of $85 billion. CNN.com has the complete story.  Read More

Congressman Al Green will jin us tomorrow on Sunday Morning Live to discuss progress on the “fiscal cliff” negotiations.  He’ll explain what it means to you in dollars and cents.    CNN.com has the story about the meeting of Congressional leaders this week-end.  Read more:  

Later this afternoon, President Barack Obama will meet with Democratic congressional leaders Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) along with their Republican…

The Senate is back in session today with only one thing on their mind: to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff.” There are 5 days left…

When it comes to caving on taxes to avoid the much ballyhooed fiscal cliff , President Barack Obama had made it clear that “that’s one…