That hardly ever happens and it reflects the new postelection mood of cooperation. House Speaker John Boehner called the meeting very constructive. I outlined a framework that deals with reforming our tax code and reforming our spending. And i believe the framework that ive outlined in our meeting today is consistent with the president s call for a fair and balanced approach. Reporter to Republican Leaders balance means some higher tax revenues are paired with reductions in spending and changes in entitlement programs. Thats a challenge for democrats, but the president seemed willing to move in that direction. Our challenge is to make sure that we are able to cooperate together, work together, find some common ground, make some tough compromises, build some consensus to do the peoples business. And what folks are looking for and i think all of us agree on this is action. Reporter Speaker Pelosi suggested the leaders agree on milestones that will bolster the economy. We should have a go
New york city today to send a tough message back to washington get your act together. He urged lawmakers and the white house to reach a quick deal to avoid the fiscal cliff, saying it might mean next year could be a very good one for the economy. Ben bernanke didnt endorse any specific tax or spending policies to solve the fiscal cliff, but he urged lawmakers to think creatively. He said an agreement on ways to reduce longterm federal budget deficits could remove road blocks to growth. On the other hand, going over the cliff might mean a recession. On top of that, worries about a deal were already causing trouble. Uncertainty about how the fiscal cliff, the raising of the debt limit, and the longerterm budget situation will be addressed appears already to be affecting private spending and investment decisions, and may be contributing to an increased sense of caution in financial markets. Susie wall street and Business Leaders were pleased that bernanke was talking tough. And they said
That hardly ever happens and it reflects the new postelection mood of cooperation. House Speaker John Boehner called the meeting very constructive. I outlined a framework that deals with reforming our tax code and reforming our spending. And i believe the framework that ive outlined in our meeting today is consistent with the president s call for a fair and balanced approach. Reporter to Republican Leaders balance means some higher tax revenues are paired with reductions in spending and changes in entitlement programs. Thats a challenge for democrats, but the president seemed willing to move in that direction. Our challenge is to make sure that we are able to cooperate together, work together, find some common ground, make some tough compromises, build some consensus to do the peoples business. And what folks are looking for and i think all of us agree on this is action. Reporter Speaker Pelosi suggested the leaders agree on milestones that will bolster the economy. We should have a go
On the other hand, going over the cliff might mean a recession. On top of that, worries about a deal were already causing trouble. Uncertainty about how the fiscal cliff, the raising of the debt limit, and the longerterm budget situation will be addressed appears already to be affecting private spending and investment decisions, and may be contributing to an increased sense of caution in financial markets. Susie wall street and Business Leaders were pleased that bernanke was talking tough. And they said the feds role in the fiscal cliff negotiations is to communicate. Tell the world and the individuals in the political establishment that they have to help get their act together or we have a problem, and that notion of preaching from the pulpit that he has is very fundamental. Susie is there another role or more of a role for the fed . I think to be a cheerleader and to be on the sidelines telling the government they have to do what is right for the public. Susie as for what the fed can
Congressional leaders who emerged later to say they want to move quickly to prevent automatic spending cuts and tax increases from tanking the economy at the first of the year. But as darren gersh reports, what we are not yet clear about is whether either side is willing to give up enough to get the job done. Reporter in washington, they think carefully about the pictures they want to present to the public so this mattered. All four congressional leaders democrats and republicans after meeting with the president chose to face the cameras together. That hardly ever happens and it reflects the new postelection mood of cooperation. House Speaker John Boehner called the meeting very constructive. I outlined a framework that deals with reforming our tax code and reforming our spending. And i believe the framework that ive outlined in our meeting today is consistent with the president s call for a fair and balanced approach. Reporter to Republican Leaders balance means some higher tax revenu