Jim Kuhnhenn

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  Official: Obama proposes cuts to Social Security

  By Jim Kuhnhenn  |  April 5, 2013

  The President’s budget proposal also includes a proposal to place limits on tax-preferred retirement accounts for wealthy taxpayers.

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  Obama still betting on big deal

  By Jim Kuhnhenn  |  March 1, 2013

  A fiscal deadline all but blown, President Barack Obama says he once again wants to seek a big fiscal deal that would raise taxes and trim billions from entitlement programs.

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  Obama seeks to avoid sequester with short-term fix

  By Andrew Taylor, Jim Kuhnhenn  |  February 6, 2013

  The president wants long-term deficit reduction that combines taxes and cuts, but his plan faces stiff resistance from anti-tax Republicans in Congress.

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  Obama: What did that call for "hard choices" mean?

  By Jim Kuhnhenn  |  January 22, 2013

  Mitch McConnell is urging Obama to help overhaul entitlement programs.

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  Hitting the debt limit: What bills would be paid?

  By Jim Kuhnhenn  |  January 14, 2013

  Now that there’s a fresh showdown, the possibility of Social Security cuts—and more—is back on the table.

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  Obama nominates Lew to lead Treasury

  By Jim Kuhnhenn  |  January 10, 2013

  If confirmed, Lew would assume the post in time to face three looming fiscal deadlines.

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  Movement seen in fiscal cliff talks

  By Andrew Taylor, Jim Kuhnhenn  |  December 17, 2012

  GOP leader signals willingness to raise taxes on those making $1 million. Will it be enough to seal a deal?

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  Fiscal cliff splits big, small businesses on taxes

  By Jim Kuhnhenn  |  December 13, 2012

  The fiscal cliff debate is splitting the business community over taxes, driving a wedge between two natural Republican allies.

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  Obama campaign savors hard-fought victory

  By Jim Kuhnhenn, Julie Pace  |  November 7, 2012

  President Barack Obama's campaign was relishing a hard-fought victory for the presidency, capping a re-election bid that hinged heavily on aggressive voter registration and turnout efforts.

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  Romney, Obama Aim at Swing Voters on Health Care

  By Jim Kuhnhenn, Thomas Beaumont  |  September 10, 2012

  As the campaign trail heats up, both candidates aim to appeal to a broad range of voters.