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New York Times: “Efforts to Curb Social Spending Face Resistance”

Washington Post: “On ‘Fiscal Cliff,’ Both Sides Lay Groundwork for Debate’s Next Phase”

Wall Street Journal: “Elected, but Still Campaigning”

Associated Press: “Despite Talk of Compromise, Fiscal Deal Elusive”

Politico: “The Other Fiscal Fight”

The Hill: “House, Senate Republicans Split Over Next Moves on ‘Fiscal Cliff’”