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Washington - The final session of the 112th House of Representatives convened on Wednesday with a swirl of controversy and accusations of a lack of leadership on the part of House Speaker John Boehner.

Washington - With the majority of attention being placed on the fiscal cliff negotiations, many around the United States may have forgotten that another key piece of legislation was awaiting a House vote.

Washington - With only five days left to reach an agreement to avoid falling off the "fiscal cliff", House Speaker John Boehner and House leadership refused to return to Washington, instead insisting that the Senate pass a measure first.

With regards to the fiscal cliff battle, it looks as if the future of GOP House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio is uncertain. He said that the US House of Representatives has done its part and now it's time for President Barack Obama to do his part.

Washington - Less than 24 hours after Speaker John Boehner was forced to pull his fiscal cliff bill from the House floor after he could not get enough Republican votes, House Republicans have yet to offer a new proposal to the White House.

Washington - Just two weeks before the US arrives at the edge of the fiscal cliff, both President Obama and Republican house speaker John Boehner are making some compromises in signs that a deal may soon be possible.

Washington - Tuesday, President Obama further indicated his re-election entitles him to dictate dangerous legislation when he rejected a Republican "Plan B" that would avert looming tax increases and severe spending cuts should negotiations stall.

Washington - The House Republicans, led by House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, seemingly gave their fiscal cliff proposal: permanent tax cuts for the top 2%. However, it comes to question if they're being serious or not.

As the Democrats and Republicans continue their "chicken" match on the fiscal cliff, more people are coming out and giving their two cents on it. One analyst says that Congress should go off the fiscal cliff.

As a growing number of Republicans become more shaky, the fiscal cliff confrontation still remains an unpredictable "Mexican standoff."