Biden and McConnell lauded for their ability to work together on deal . Obama sticks to his guns on deal -- for the most part . President Barack Obama : Boehner takes some licks in fiscal cliff drama . TL;DR President Barack Obama's decision not to negotiate with Republicans over a debt ceiling increase is an important step toward avoiding another government shutdown.
Biden and McConnell lauded for their ability to work together on deal . Obama sticks to his guns on deal -- for the most part . Boehner takes some licks in fiscal cliff drama . TL;DR President Barack Obama's decision not to negotiate with Republicans over a debt ceiling increase is an important step toward avoiding another government shutdown.