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Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The vast majority of Americans will pay higher federal taxes in 2013.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack released a statement Tuesday evening after lawmakers passed legislation regarding the "fiscal cliff."

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The Associated Press reports that Spiker released a statement Tuesday asking U.S. Reps. Tom Latham and Steve King not to support the measure.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The measure cleared the Senate on an 89-8 vote early Tuesday, hours after Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky sealed a deal.

Monday, December 31, 2012  House Republicans notified lawmakers that the chamber will vote Monday evening on other bills. They say that will be their only votes of the day.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The White House and Senate Republicans sorted through stubborn disputes over taxing the wealthy and cutting the budget to pay for Democratic spending proposals as Monday's midnight deadline for an accord avoiding the "fiscal cliff" drew to within hours.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Top members of Congress and President Barack Obama are holding out slim hopes for a limited fiscal deal before the new year.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Post-election, Obama to appeal to the public on how to deal with the fiscal cliff

Monday, November 26, 2012  White House: Threat of tax hikes could lower consumer spending during holiday season

Friday, November 09, 2012  Obama to address 'fiscal cliff,' setting tone for negotiations with Republicans

Monday, July 09, 2012  Obama to push extension of middle-class tax cuts in address from White House

Thursday, December 15, 2011  AP-GfK Poll: Most Americans want payroll tax extension, remain furious with Congress, politics

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Obama targets GOP in New Hampshire as he pushes for extension of payroll tax cut

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  FACT CHECK: Data disputes Obama claim that millionaires pay less in taxes than secretaries.

Sunday, March 20, 2011  Union leaders and workers gathered Sunday at Ottumwa's Central Park to educate the public about what they see as an assault on public employees and their unions.