KQED Nightly Business Report December 25, 2012
And economists warn the economic effects will be felt quickly if 600 billion in automatic tax increases and spending cuts begin to take effect next year. At this rate, it looks like lawmakers will celebrate new years eve at work if not resolving the fiscal cliff, at least trying to avoid the blame. Darren gersh, nbr, washington. Susie going over the fiscal cliff will not only have an impact on the national level, it will also hit states and eventually cities. If lawmakers fail to reach a deal before january 1, the cliffs across the board spending cuts and tax increases will impact how much mon...