Rich Make Out Like Bandits in Fiscal-Cliff Negotiations

Bandits

The rich are faring quite well in the fiscal-cliff negotiations. Daniel Gross reports.

Published Dec. 19 2012 8:17AM EST

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If the stock market is a barometer on how the wealthy and powerful are feeling about their prospects, then the 1 percent has come down with a healthy dose of the Christmas spirit.

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Rich Make Out Like Bandits in Fiscal-Cliff Negotiations

The rich are faring quite well in the fiscal-cliff negotiations. Daniel Gross reports.

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Daniel Gross