A deal with lawmakers is not fully in place, but a broad outline has been established after three - way staff meetings were conducted last night, sources familiar with the talks said. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Washington (CNN)- A Democratic source familiar with the talks tells CNN they have hit a «major setback» because Republicans are now insisting that any fiscal cliff deal include «chained CPI,» which Democrats consider a «poison pill.» (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)
Another Democratic source familiar with the talks said there was concern about push back in the African American community if Meek dropped out. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)