House Speaker John Boehner

• Obama Reduces Tax-Increase Demand

  By Richard Rubin and Kathleen Hunter, Bloomberg  |  December 12, 2012

  President now asks for $1.4 trln in tax hikes, down from $1.6 trln.

• Budget Dispute Shows Sign of Thaw

  By Richard Rubin, Bloomberg  |  December 11, 2012

  President and House Speaker's office moderate the tone of their comments.

• GOP Defectors Ready to Back Tax Deal

  By Heidi Przybyla, Bloomberg  |  December 5, 2012

  A few dozen Republicans join a bipartisan call to break the impasse over taxing high earners.

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  Battle Lines Form around Fiscal Cliff

  By Milton Ezrati  |  December 4, 2012

  Possible solution could include tax reform and changes to entitlement programs, says Lord Abbett's Milton Ezrati.

• Republicans Counter Obama Plan with Entitlement Cuts

  By Heidi Przybyla and James Rowley, Bloomberg  |  December 4, 2012

  Boehner proposes $2.2 trln of spending cuts and new revenue.

• Budget Negotiators Face Complex Choices

  By Richard Rubin and Heidi Przybyla, Bloomberg  |  November 16, 2012

  Obama to meet with congressional leaders today.