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  1. Fiscal Cliff Live Updates: Can the House Follow Through?

    Tue, 1 Jan 2013

    was tax hike threshold at $750,000 for a family, including decreased future social security increases (known as "chained CPI ", no extension of unemployment insurance, no extension of the child tax credit, and continuation of estate tax at the current

  2. As New Year Approaches, Will Lawmakers Break The Fiscal Cliff Stalemate? (The Note)

    Mon, 31 Dec 2012

    that included a new method of calculating entitlement benefits with inflation. Called the "chained consumer price index ," or Chained CPI , the strategy has been criticized by some Democrats because it would lower cost of living increases

  3. Fiscal Cliff Talks Hit 'Major Setback' Over Social Security

    Sun, 30 Dec 2012

    benefits with inflation. Called the "chained consumer price index ," or Chained CPI , the strategy has been criticized by some Democrats poison pill." President Obama has floated chained CPI in the past as part of a grand bargain, despite

  4. Major Setback in Last-Ditch 'Fiscal Cliff' Talks

    Sun, 30 Dec 2012

    An extension of the current estate tax - A reduction in cost of living increases for Social Security recipients (" chained CPI "), which is a major sticking point for some Democrats - No increase in the debt ceiling, which would set up another tough

  5. Japan's Industrial Output, Prices Fall in November

    Fri, 28 Dec 2012

    Industry reported Friday industrial production dropped 1.7 percent from the previous year. Another ministry said the core consumer price index slipped 0.1 percent in November, compared to the same month last year, a sign Japan is still dogged by deflation

  6. Just In Time For Christmas - Fiscal Cliff Chaos (The Note)

    Fri, 21 Dec 2012

    a proposal to cut Social Security benefits by changing the way we calculate inflation ... Tying Social Security to chained CPI is a benefit cut and members of the CPC will not vote for a deal that cuts the benefits that millions of Americans rely on

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  1. 'Fiscal Cliff' Deniers Doubt World Will End If Talks Fail

    Fri, 21 Dec 2012

    told ABC News via email. "Democrats must not agree to the GOP's proposal to cut Social Security benefits through the chained CPI --it would be too harmful to seniors. Democrats including President Obama must stand up for the poor and middle class by standing

  2. Social Security Cut of $130 Per Year Seen in Cliff Proposal

    Wed, 19 Dec 2012

    inflation rate known as the "chained Consumer Price Index ( CPI )." That would slow the growth inflation offer, a "superlative CPI " that the White House says would now, under the GOP's "chained CPI " proposal. The GOP's "chained

  3. Deal Or No Deal? (The Note)

    Wed, 19 Dec 2012

    food and housing. A move towards chained CPI would be a long-term benefit cut for every D-Minn., citing estimates that a chained CPI (as included in the GOP's proposal families-whether the cuts come via a chained CPI , increased Medicare eligibility age, or

  4. PM NOTE: Boehner Readies Escape Hatch as Talks Inch Forward, NRA Plans Presser, Outlines of an Obama Gun Control Policy

    Tue, 18 Dec 2012

    Chained Melody - Liberals Balk at CPI Proposal - Chris Good reports other benefits to to a "chained CPI " ( Consumer Price Index ), which could slow benefit increases what it called a "superlative CPI ," which would cut less money

  5. Liberals Bash Obama's Fiscal-Cliff Offer

    Tue, 18 Dec 2012

    other benefits to to a "chained CPI " ( Consumer Price Index ), which could slow benefit increases what it called a "superlative CPI ," which would cut less money neediest beneficiaries from a CPI change. The liberal Progressive

  6. Jay Carney on the President's Reaction: 'As a Father, These Incidents Weigh Heavily On Him' - Today's Q's for O's WH - 12/14/2012

    Fri, 14 Dec 2012

    mention of the eligibility age of Medicare from 55 to 57 and - CARNEY: I'll look at that again, but there - TAPPER: - and the CPI ? That wasn't - that wasn't in the - CARNEY: There was - there was no - there have been no specific proposal from the Republicans

  7. Boehner: Obama 'Slow-Walking' to 'Fiscal Cliff'

    Tue, 11 Dec 2012

    government programs, $300 billion in discretionary government programs and $200 billion by updating the formula by which the Consumer Price Index is calculated, which would affect all sorts of federal programs from Social Security to federal pensions. "We know

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  1. 'Fiscal Cliff': John Boehner Makes Counteroffer

    Tue, 4 Dec 2012

    cuts. 800 billion in new revenue. Optimistic projections. And $200 billion in other measures, such as adjusting the consumer price index . But house republicans say if the president doesn't like this, it's incumbent upon him to offer a plan that can

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  2. Consumer Price Index Fell and Industrial Production Rose in October

    Wed, 16 Nov 2011

    numbers we just in the past hour on the Consumer Price Index which actually fell 110 of a percent economy coming out this morning let's CPI because this is an important one that first time we have seen. A negative CPI number in four months. So let me a couple

    Consumer Price Index found at 0:17

    new numbers we just -- in the past hour on the Consumer Price Index which actually fell 110 of a percent in October and just minutes ago. Wheeler factory output rose point 7%. So help us
  3. Consumer Price Index Up 2.7 Percent in Last Year

    Fri, 15 Apr 2011

    At squeeze you felt at the grocery store and at the gas station. It is not your imagination a new number the Consumer Price Index is now at its highest level in more than two years. Jamal tonight on how it's hitting home. Americans already

    Consumer Price Index found at 0:05

    gas station. It is not your imagination a -- new number the Consumer Price Index is now at its highest level in more than two years. Jamal -- tonight on how it's hitting home.
  4. World News (04.15.11)

    Fri, 15 Apr 2011

    Consumer Price Index Up 2.7 Percent in Last Year; Open Mic Catches Obama on GOP.

  5. Barbie Tougher Than American Girl

    Tue, 17 Jul 2012

    four acts of foreign exchange about 4%. All right Matt out in the past new numbers on inflation the government says the Consumer Price Index was unchanged in June. We know gas prices fell so what offset them. Well we sell there's a lot of things that every

    Consumer Price Index found at 1:37

    in the past -- new numbers on inflation the government says the Consumer Price Index was unchanged in June. We know gas prices fell so what offset them.
  6. Gas Prices Leading to Inflation

    Fri, 16 Mar 2012

    Matt thank god it's Friday amen sister and smartly at the new economic data out within the and past hour. First the Consumer Price Index which was up point 4% in February the largest gain in ten months how this is due to higher gas prices. It's 75

    Consumer Price Index found at 0:17

    economic data out within the -- and past hour. First -- the Consumer Price Index which was up point 4% in February the largest gain in ten months how this is due to higher gas prices.
  7. Gloomy Economic News Sends Stocks Lower

    Wed, 15 Jun 2011

    everything has been surging the question is how much can companies pass on to consumers well we just got the CPI the Consumer Price Index report from the government. And that we did have Stephanie is inflation numbers coming in worse than had

    Consumer Price Index found at 0:57

    much can companies pass on to consumers well we just got the CPI the Consumer Price Index report from the government. And that we did have Stephanie is inflation numbers coming in worse than had been expected and speaking
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  2. VIDEO: Consumer Price Index Up 2.7 Percent in Last Year; Open Mic Catches Obama on GOP.
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