We look at the fiscal cliff stalemate and the clash over the next Secretary of State.  

Political Maneuvering Over The Looming Fiscal Cliff Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered November 30, 2012
Political Maneuvering Over The Looming Fiscal Cliff

Fiscal cliff negotiations between Congress and the White House have reached a standstill as both sides clash over spending cuts and tax increases. Also, the potential nomination of Susan Rice to succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State has left Obama and Republicans at a political stalemate.  Joining Gwen: Gloria Borger, CNN; Michael Viqueira, NBC News; Susan Davis, USA Today.

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