Leader, harry reid, lashed out at house speaker, john boehner, accusing him of running a dictatorship. John boehner seems to care more about his leadership than keeping the country on a secure footing. Republicans arent about to write a blank check for anything Senate Democrats put forward just because we find ourselves at the edge of the cliff. That wouldnt be fair to the American People. Reporter president obama flew home early from his hawaii vacation yesterday. Speaker boehner called the house back into town for an unusual sunday session. But members of congress understand the 11thhour actions may not be enough to appease the public. The American People have a right to be very upset with this congress. Reporter the fiscal cliff would bring massive tax increases and deep spending cuts. The Treasury Department would have trouble paying its bills. Many economists worry the financial woes would plunge the u. S. Back into a recession. Just one possible effect of the fiscal cliff. Milk p
Mans message in a bottle. Good morning. Im muhammad lila, in for rob nelson. Im brandi hitt. Paula faris is on assignment today. We begin this morning with a new effort to avoid the fiscal cliff. Its an 11thhour attempt to reach a deal. But lawmakers are not optimistic. Wendy gillette is here with the latest. Good morning, wendy. Reporter good morning, president obama will meet be lawmakers this afternoon. Time is running out with no deal in sight. President obama will meet with congressional leaders later today at the white house. But it may be too late for a deal. Theres just four days left before the fiscal cliff deadline. I have to be very honest, mr. President. I dont know, timewise, how it can happen now. Reporter Senate Majority leader, harry reid, lashed out at house speaker, john boehner, accusing him of running a dictatorship. John boehner seems to care more about his leadership than keeping the country on a secure footing. Republicans arent about to write a blank check for a