Im maureen umeh. Attentionfilled weekend as lawmakers try to beat the fiscal cliff clock and the redskins host the cowboys in one of the most crucial games of the season. Well get to those stories in a moment. First, it was not quite the Winter Wonderland many of us hoped for. For a few hours, many of us saw the snow make an appearance today and now that most has turned to slush, forecasters are worried that nearfreezeing temperatures could make for a dangerous situation on the road. Tucker barnes has more. Reporter could be a couple of icy spots out there late, particularly north and west and we got the snow during the day anywhere between a trace and maybe two inches, if you have to the west of the city. Lets go to the maps then, again, the system new winding down. You can see the last of it. There you go. Pushing up now north and east of new york city. And still some leftover snow into connecticut and to boston and providence and theyre getting leftovers. For us, the cloud cover and
Simmons. Im wisdom martin. We have been apart for a long time. Its been weeks since i have seen you. You know who hasnt been here. Who hasnt. Who has . Tucker barnes has been here the whole time. I think he is barely awake. Unfortunately. I started to think you two were the same person because you were gone. I heard you say that while i was on vacation. You were up early. I was watching. If you are out running about for last minute shopping, we have clouds on the increase. Eventually a chance for some shower activity around here later today. Some of those showers could begin at the onset, a little bit of sleet across the area. Ice pellets hitting your windshield, that is the cold air locked in place. Today wont be a great looking day. Not expecting a lot in the way of precip but you can see the storm system on the move from the south and west. I dont think we will see much until later this afternoon. By then temperatures should be in the low 40s. Probably chilly showers around unfortun
Thats for joining us at 6. Hes off tonight and minutes ago, president obama addressed the nation regarding the status of the fiscal cliff talks. Now, this comes after a Late Afternoon meeting with the top four congressional leaders. Fox 5s Audrey Barnes has been monitoring this in our newsroom. What did the president have to say . Reporter were going get to the president s remarks in just a moment. First, we want to backtrack and tell but that lasthour summit with four senior lawmakers. They were called to the white house for discussions today at 3 00 p. M. And guy 4 15, it was all by 4 15, it was all over. Nancy pelosi left the meeting without making a comment but harry reid headed to the senate floor to address members of congress so did mitch mcconnell. Both men described the negotiations as positive and constructive and say the next 24 hours are critical. We are engaged in discussions. The majority leader and myself and the white house in the hopes that we can come forward as early
Go up on everyone. Mike emmanuel has more. Reporter lawmake lawmakers return to capitol hill in a lastminute attempt going over the fiscal cliff. Congressional leaders are looking to avoid tax hikes on most americans but key disagreements on eptitlesments and tax rate thresh finds remain. President obamas original plan called for increasing taxes on families earning more than 250,000 now 400,000 could be a number on the negotiating table. The 400,000 level seems to me to be with about right. That represents about the top 1 of income earners in the country and is they got knee of the growth and there is some flexibility there. Reporter the republicans say the u. S. Is not facings revenue problem. I feel like im a lifeguard and we have to save as many people from drowning and higher taxes as we can. Reporter in the weekly address to the nation, president obama urged congress to do something. We cant afford a politically selfinflicted wound to our economy. Reporter congress will try to fi
If they cant reach a deal, taxes go up on all of us. Plus, dont forget the impact on your 401k. Audrey barns joins us with the latest. Reporter everyone involved in a meeting between republican and Democratic Leaders described it as productive, yet it didnt produce an agreement and there are two days left to get it done to avoid automatic tax hikes and acrosstheboard spending cuts. Lawmakers involved in the white house summit vowed to keep chipping away at the sticking points to reach a deal. While Senate Minority leader Mitch Mcconnell struck an optimistic tone, Senate Majority leader harry reid sounded cautious, warning americans whatever they come up with by sunday wont be perfect. After the meeting, president obama made it clear failure is not an option. If we dont see an agreement between the two leaders and the senate, i expect a beam to bill to go on the floor, and i have asked senator reid to do this, put a bill on the floor that taxes on the middle class families dont go up, t