6:15 a.m. E.T.

New York Times: “In Tax Fight, G.O.P. Seeks a Position to Fall Back On”

Washington Post: “Obama: ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal Must Include Higher Tax Rates for Top Earners”

Wall Street Journal: “GOP Deficit Plan Irks Conservatives”

Associated Press: “Analysis: Obama Could Risk Going Over Cliff”

Politico: “Democrats to Obamaland: Share Your Data”

The Hill: “After Five Year Odyssey, Eshoo’s Cancer Bill Nears the Finish Line”