Social Security Advocates Protest Fiscal Cliff Cuts

BALTIMORE – The American Federation of Government Employees rallied here Wednesday to call attention to their contention that Social Security does not impact the deficit and should be spared changes in negotiations to solve the looming fiscal cliff. The AFGE…

As Fiscal Cliff Looms, Van Hollen Sees Short-term Solution

Rep. Chris Van Hollen is confident that Congress can avoid falling off the “fiscal cliff” come January, but a comprehensive budget solution may still be out of reach due to campaign promises.

‘Fiscal Cliff’ Looks Particularly High From Maryland’s View

Maryland’s economy would be particularly hard-hit if Congress is unable to reach a budget agreement to avoid the broad, automatic cuts to the federal budget set to take effect in January, experts say.