Bullets. They sound like props in a cold war era spy movie. But theyre part of a real assassination plot. We have details. Im wolf blitzer. Youre in the situation room. Were just 36 days away from the painful acrosstheboard spending cuts and tax increases people here in washington are calling the fiscal cliff. Today, we have new proof that people across the country not only are aware of whats going on, theyre very, very worried. Our new poll shows 68 say the country will face either a crisis or major problems if the cuts in taxes arent avoided. And a whopping 77 say their personal financial situation will be affected by a failure to solve the fiscal cliff problem. Despite this nationwide sense of urgency, theres only a little talk of compromise right now as lawmakers return to washington. Our congressional correspondent, kate bolduan, has been working her sources on capitol hill and whats going on. Stakes are enormous right now. Whats going on . They were away for a week. Staff was sup