For Obama, a Victory That Also Holds Risks
Fiscal Cliff,Barack Obama,Banking And Finance,Economy And Jobs,Economic Policy
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The deal significantly raises taxes on the rich, with no expiration date. It extends tax credits for the poor and the middle class. It provides more jobless benefits. Largely overlooked, it extends an alternative-energy tax credit that has helped create a clean-energy boom.
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