WASHINGTON -- The outline of a compromise over upcoming federal tax hikes and spending cuts began to come into focus Friday after President Obama convened congressional leaders at the White House.
Two-part 'fiscal Cliff' Deal Taking Shape
By Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 3:12pm
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