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Politics

Last Minute Fiscal Cliff Talks Stall, Senate Democrats Say

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Reason Staff | 12.30.2012 4:15 PM

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The Capitol Hill negotiations to avert a fiscal cliff before the New Year's deadline hit a standstill Sunday, Senate leaders said.

Senate Democrats said the talks stalled after Senate Republicans proposed a deal that included changes to how Social Security payments are calculated.

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