The Basics of the Fiscal Cliff Deal & Why the Lack of Sunset Provisions Is Important

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1/7/2012

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It wasn’t easy, but it’s done. After all the bickering, posturing and pontificating, Republicans and Democrats in Congress were finally able to reach a deal they were able to agree on—or at least stomach. That deal: the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which neither the Senate nor House actually passed in 2012. Joining me to break it down is Portland attorney Michael Walker of Samuels Yoelin Kantor and the Wealth Law Blog.

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