PBS NewsHour

Congress Goes Home After House GOP Spurns Boehner's Plan

Clip: 12/21/2012 | 3m 5s

Congress broke for Christmas after conservative House Republicans spurned Speaker John Boehner's so-called "Plan B" budget deal. Boeher's plan would have raised tax rates for households making more than $1 million. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports on efforts to resolve the fiscal crisis before the new year.

Aired: 12/21/12

Rating: NR

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