Home Breadcrumb caret Economy Breadcrumb caret Economic Indicators Over the cliff? Reuters reports top lawmakers in the U.S. are concerned the fiscal cliff deadline will pass without a deal, with some Republicans charging this is exactly what President Obama wants. By Staff | December 24, 2012 | Last updated on December 24, 2012 1 min read Reuters reports top lawmakers in the U.S. are saying the fiscal cliff deadline will likely pass without a deal, with some Republicans charging this is what President Obama wants. Also read: Fiscal cliff FAQ “Cliff deal unlikely before Christmas” The U.S. could survive a fiscal cliff fall Staff The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo