The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/fiscal-cliff/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:08:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png fiscal cliff | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/fiscal-cliff/ 32 32 Israel fights to salvage millions in US military aid http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000826125 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:24:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=393762 Security establishment argues that missile defense programs are essential for American interests ahead of 2013 budget cuts, Globes reports

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]]> Charities grapple with Washington’s fiscal chaos https://www.timesofisrael.com/charities-grapple-with-washingtons-fiscal-chaos/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:12:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=381048 Congressional wrangling over looming 'sequester' and the deficit leaves Jewish and other groups bracing for potentially massive cuts

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]]> Obama signs massive defense bill upping Iran sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-signs-massive-defense-bill-upping-iran-sanctions/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:00:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=331554 White House had originally opposed $633 billion spending bill, which also provides money for Afghanistan War, security at embassies

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]]> Jewish federations praise fiscal cliff agreement for sparing America’s ‘most vulnerable’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-federations-praise-fiscal-cliff-agreement-for-sparing-americas-most-vulnerable/ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:38:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=331344 Besides preventing tax hike, bill staves off cuts, maintains charitable contribution tax deduction for 'critical community-based services,’ umbrella group says

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]]> Congress signs last-minute deal, steps back from fiscal cliff https://www.timesofisrael.com/congress-steps-back-from-fiscal-cliff-signs-last-minute-deal/ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:37:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=330456 Republican-controlled US House of Representatives approves tax hikes on the wealthy, 257-167

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]]> US fiscal agreement boosts TASE http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000810862&fid=1725 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:01:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=329968 The Tel Aviv 25 Index rose 1.6% in morning trading, Globes reports

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]]> US lawmakers reach 11th-hour deal to stave off ‘fiscal cliff’ tax raise https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-lawmakers-reach-11th-hour-deal-to-stave-off-fiscal-cliff-tax-raise/ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:09:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=329418 Plan will put tax hike on rich, leave levels for lower and middle incomes untouched

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]]> The folly on the hill https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-folly-on-the-hill/ Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:38:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=327392 Election rhetoric heats up following military clashes with right-wing extremists, and US lawmakers make last-ditch effort to avoid economic meltdown

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]]> ‘Everybody is going to have to take a hit, and that includes us,’ US Jewish groups say https://www.timesofisrael.com/everybody-is-going-to-have-to-take-a-hit-and-that-includes-us-us-jewish-groups-say/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:03:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=325620 Standing at the 'fiscal cliff,' Jewish organizations rally to save federal anti-poverty programs from budget cuts

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]]> Hawaii’s Jewish lieutenant governor chosen for US Senate seat https://www.timesofisrael.com/hawaiis-jewish-lieutenant-governor-chosen-for-us-senate-seat/ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:29:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=325238 Governor Neil Abercrombie selects Democrat Brian Schatz to replace the late Daniel Inouye, become 11th current Jewish Senator

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]]> Political showdowns will make 2013 a busy year for US Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/political-showdowns-will-make-2013-a-busy-year-for-us-jews/ Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:06:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=322802 From Iran's nuclear program to the fight over gay marriage, Jewish groups are already gearing up for their next big battles

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]]> Obama to fly home early as ‘fiscal cliff’ looms https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-to-fly-to-home-early-as-fiscal-cliff-looms/ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 05:06:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=323618 President cuts short family vacation to work on January 1 deadline for budget reforms

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]]> Jewish federations bid to save billions in lost charity from ‘fiscal cliff’ fallout https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-federations-bid-to-save-billions-in-lost-charity-from-fiscal-cliff-fallout/ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:47:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=323612 William Daroff, head of public policy for JFNA: ‘Whatever cuts are made shouldn't be made disproportionately on the backs of vulnerable populations’

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]]> Jewish clergy lobby against social program spending cuts https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-clergy-lobby-against-social-program-spending-cuts/ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:07:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=319774 Rabbis join other religious leaders in call to protect poor during US 'fiscal cliff' negotiations

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]]> Looming ‘fiscal cliff’ is White House’s top priority https://www.timesofisrael.com/looming-fiscal-cliff-is-white-houses-top-priority/ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:42:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=276370 Treasury secretary Timothy Geithner likely to postpone his departure until the president and lawmakers reach an agreement

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