Decision 2012: President Obama and Speaker Boehner Meet About Fiscal Cliff

Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner held a private meeting at the White House trying to strike a deal to avert the so-called fiscal cliff.

Class discussion: What tax increases and spending cuts are being discussed? Which group is most likely to be affected by higher tax rates? Which group is most likely to be affected by spending cuts? Would the proposals affect anyone in your family?