President Obama announced a tentative deal with Congressional Republicans on Monday to extend the Bush-era tax cuts at all income levels for two years

◼ Republicans achieve top goal in Obama tax-cut plan - apnews
◼ Tax Deal Suggests New Path for Obama - cnbc
◼ Obama defends tax deal, says he's kept promises - yahoo news
◼ Obama Calls The GOP "Hostage Takers" Over Tax Cut Compromise - Real Clear Politics
◼ Deal Struck on Tax Package - Wall Street Journal