Certain stories include better photographs than others. Political and economic stories, such as those about the impending "fiscal cliff," are important, but there are only so many times you can illustrate them with Congress members or the president in meetings or at news conferences. Looking for a more compelling way, we think these photos bring the "fiscal cliff" to life. Careful, don't fall over!

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