Congress getting ready to tackle fiscal cliff

Republicans open to closing tax loopholes to raise revenue

Published: Nov 12 2012 09:02:58 PM EST Updated On: Nov 12 2012 09:48:35 PM EST

The White House and Congress will begin talks in earnest this week to avoid a so-called fiscal cliff.

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