Posts

The Fiscal Cliff Negotiations

CNBC’s Squawk Box, December 6, 2012

“The President is not signing legislation – no way – that does not raise taxes. The president has been clear as day,” Summers said. Watch the video here.

The Fiscal Cliff Summit

Bloomberg’s Special Series with Trish Regan, November 28, 2012

Summers said the debate over spending cuts and tax increases is a “costly thing” for the U.S. economy. “While people wait they don’t spend.”  Watch the video here.

Commentary

Fiscal Cliff Must Be Avoided

CNBC’s Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo, November 9, 2012

“I think that the President very much wants to make a deal. The President’s made clear in the summer of 2007, he’s prepared to address issues of medicare, issues of social security. He recognizes that everything has to be on the table.” Watch the video here.