Republicans Counter With Their Own 'fiscal Cliff' Plan

Their proposal, rejecting tax hikes for the wealthy and calling for Medicare and Social Security cuts, is swiftly dismissed by the White House.WASHINGTON — Under pressure from the White House to make a specific deficit reduction proposal, House Speaker John A. Boehner on Monday countered with one that rejects higher tax rates for the wealthy and deeply cuts Medicare, Social Security and other safety net programs.

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