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Ultimate Goal of Fiscal Cliff Negotiations: Jobs and Growth

Republicans agree with President Obama that the ultimate goal of fiscal cliff negotiations "has to be jobs and growth." That's why Republicans disagree with the president's proposed tax hike on nearly 1 million small businesses that would actually harm jobs and growth.... Read More

Defense Authorization Bill; Grimm Nomination

Today -- The Senate will convene at 2:00 PM and resume consideration of the defense authorization bill. At 5:00 PM, the Senate will begin consideration of Executive Calendar #760, Paul William Grimm of Maryland to be U.S. district judge for the District of Maryland, for up to 3... Read More

INFOGRAPHIC: The Obama Economy Isn't Working

President Obama may have inherited a tough economic situation, but he's made it worse. From gas prices to home values to unemployment, Americans are worse off today than they were when the president took office in 2009. The Obama Economy has been bad for American families and... Read More

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Weekly Republican Address
RT @MikeCrapo: The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is lit. #idpol http://t.co/NOS4SYrn
Spending must be cut for #fiscalcliff when gov pays for armored vehicles to guard rural pumpkin festivals. All in my DHS report out tmrw.
McConnell on Democrats' #nuclearoption threats: "I think it'd be bad for the institution and bad for the country."
McConnell: "There's growing Democratic unease toward breaking the rules to change the (filibuster) rules."
.@SenJohnBarrasso: "We're looking for solutions...doesn't seem from the president's proposal that he's at all serious abt finding solutions"
.@SenJohnThune on the Obama proposal: "He wants to spend more and have unlimited authority to borrow more money from China."
Ldr McConnell: "I would hope the president would turn off the campaign...and get serious about doing something on the deficit and debt"
Senate Republicans are holding their weekly press availability in the Capitol now.
Senate Republican Policy Committee presents: Reid vs. Reid on the filibuster: http://t.co/eM199JQs #NuclearOption
RT @MikeCrapo: PHOTO: Visiting with Idaho reporters on my weekly call. #idpol #AskMDC #FiscalCliff http://t.co/G9KL5ZQU
The #Senate is in session. Find out what's happening today: http://t.co/Q86h77S8
We must have entitlement reform to avoid becoming Greece.
.@Mike_Johanns: What to Expect from the #FiscalCliff http://t.co/RChp2vHS
With the advent of the Christmas season, I'm pleased to offer a holiday message to our #Armed Forces: http://t.co/sZTqtxr8
#ObamaCare's cost is causing @Walmart to scale back health coverage & pushing workers to tax subsidies & Medicaid. http://t.co/zvzZOMwI
RT @RoyBlunt: Even some members of Pres Obama's own party are worried about his #FiscalCliff proposal: http://t.co/37VguUGj #NotSerious
The #Senate is in session. Find out what's happening today: http://t.co/Po5qk1Ko
To give President Obama, and all future Presidents, a new credit card with no limits is a very dangerous idea.
Dems 'Rigid' & 'Over-Playing Their Hands,' 'Obama Flirts With Failure,' 'Short-Sighted' http://t.co/S5qQBzjl
'Short-Sighted' Dems 'Over-Playing' Their Hand http://t.co/S5qQBzjl
ICYMI: @SenOrrinHatch Delivers Weekly Republican Address http://t.co/10r9R9W6 #FiscalCliff
Senior Dem: 'If The Shoe Were On The Other Foot, I Would Not Advocate Breaking Senate Rules' http://t.co/anTNB1ih
The #Senate will next convene at 2:00 PM Monday, December 3rd. At 5:30 PM, 2 VOTES on the Grimm nomination and cloture on #NDAA.
Senate Democrats Once Blasted The Nuclear Option, 'Breaking The Rules In Order To Change The Senate Rules' http://t.co/anTNB1ih
POTUS plan to tax & spend to avoid #fiscalcliff wont solve anything. Real solution will have #taxreform & #spendingcuts http://t.co/bnOHO3rV
WATCH: Jerry, a PA #SmallBiz owner, explains how @BarackObama's tax hike hurts businesses like his http://t.co/c58Y7Vxo #FiscalCliff
Great video from @GOPWhip Kevin McCarthy on the impact of Pres. Obama's proposed tax increases on #smallbusiness http://t.co/JwFi9W0v
To Nashville Kiwanis Club: we need a "budget agreement that restrains entitlement spending--that requires pres ldrshp." http://t.co/4O1XN7Pg
Will be on Fox News at 1pm ct to talk to @megynkelly about the latest in the fiscal cliff negotiations. Tune in if you can.