As the deadline to avert the fiscal cliff nears, fears of a shrinking paycheck for Americans continue to grow. On Sunday, Democrats and Republicans met to negotiate before large tax increases and spending cuts were to begin taking effect on New Year’s Day but failed to produce a deal. The House and Senate are expected … Continue reading Rep. Burgess (R-TX) says he will not support a bill expiring Bush-era tax cuts for those earning over $450,000