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ZOGBY: President Obama’s weekly report card (Dec. 17-23)

By John Zogby - Special to The Washington Times

** FILE ** Sen. John Barrasso, Wyoming Republican, speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pessimism grows as ‘fiscal cliff’ nears

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Gray skies cover the U.S. Capitol in Washington as Congress closes down for the holiday without a compromise on the "fiscal cliff" threatening the U.S. economy, in Washington, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Hopes for avoiding the "fiscal cliff" fell Friday after fighting among congressional Republicans cast doubt on whether any deal reached with President Obama could win approval ahead of automatic tax increases and deep spending cuts kick in Jan. 1. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

CURL: Survivor D.C.: You can’t make this stuff up

By Joseph Curl

Speaker of the House John Boehner, Ohio Republican, joined by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Virginia Republican, speaks to reporters about the fiscal cliff negotiations at the Capitol, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Hopes for avoiding the "fiscal cliff" that threatens the U.S. economy fell Friday after fighting among congressional Republicans cast doubt on whether any deal reached with President Obama could win approval ahead of automatic tax increases and deep spending cuts kick in Jan. 1. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Boehner seen as staying speaker despite ‘cliff’ rebellion

By Alan Fram - Associated Press

House Speaker John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican, speaks to reporters about the "fiscal cliff" negotiations at the Capitol in Washington on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

As Obama vacations in Hawaii, wounded Boehner fires back

By David Eldridge - The Washington Times

** FILE ** President Barack Obama arrives with first lady Michelle Obama, top, and daughters Malia, top left, and Sasha, bottom right, at Honolulu Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, for the start of their holiday vacation, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Obama calls for fiscal deal, departs for Hawaii

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Speaker of the House John A. Boehner told the media "I did my part," during a press conference regarding negotiations on the fiscal cliff at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Republicans have agreed to tax increases for those making more than $1 million, whereas President Obama wants the cutoff to be those with salaries of $400,000 or greater. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

Boehner says he’s staying as speaker after ‘fiscal cliff’ failure

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Trader Joseph Lawler, left, and specialist Jay Woods work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Stocks opened sharply lower Friday on Wall Street after House Republicans called off a vote on tax rates and left federal budget talks in disarray 10 days before sweeping tax increases and government spending cuts take effect. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Stocks sink after Republicans cancel budget vote

By Steve Rothwell - Associated Press

The Washington Times

LAMBRO: Passing grade for ‘Plan B’

By Donald Lambro - The Washington Times

House Speaker John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican, addresses reporters on the "fiscal cliff" negotiations on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Boehner’s ‘Plan B’ to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’  fails to win  over GOP

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

From left, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Tom Donohue, former Minnesota Gov. and GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty, and, Jeffrey Zients of the Office of Management and Budget, walk from the White House after a meeting with White House staff regarding the fiscal cliff, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

‘Cliff’ talks center on targets of tax hikes

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Rep. David Dreier, California Republican, takes part in a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington in July 2011. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

House GOP angling to build support vote ahead of Thursday ‘fiscal cliff’ showdown

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

**FILE** Americans for Tax Reform chief Grover Norquist. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

For conservatives, tax increase is in eye of beholder

By Stephen Dinan and Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

“I promise you this: It’s going to be fun,” says Andrea Tantaros of her new talk radio show with Jason Mattera. (andreatantaros.com)

Inside the Beltway: Boehner = Pelosi

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

** FILE ** President Obama speaks at a news conference in the briefing room of the White House on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

MILLER: Obama’s ‘fiscal cliff’ win

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times

** FILE ** President Barack Obama speaks about negotiations regarding the fiscal cliff as he takes questions from reporters, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Boehner to hold vote on ‘Plan B’ to skirt ‘fiscal cliff’

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Inside Politics: Lawmakers tackle 2012’s election problems at polls

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

“If GOP House members cave on raising taxes, conservative grass-roots activists won’t forget about it during the next elections,” says Ned Ryun, president of American Majority Action. (American Majority Action)

Inside the Beltway: A tale of two Boehners

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

** FILE ** House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. (Associated Press)

Obama, Boehner grapple near ‘fiscal cliff’

By Seth McLaughlin and Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times

President Obama and the first family light the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse south of the White House, Washington, D.C., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

MILLER: Obama’s Christmas shopping spree

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times