President Obama & Congress Desert The American People For The Holidays
Obama heading to Hawaii for Christmas vacation
While there's still no deal on averting the fiscal cliff, President Obama is heading, at least for a few days, to Hawaii.
The president and his family are scheduled to depart this evening and should arrive at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu early Saturday morning, according to the White House.
The White House didn't say exactly when the president will return to Washington, but the president suggested he'll be around next week. Congress returns to work on Dec. 27.
"I want to wish every American a Merry Christmas, and because we didn't get this done, I will see you next week," Obama said.
Obama pared down his expectations for the next 10 days, calling on Congress to pass legislation that ensures tax rates don't go up for those making less than $250,000 and extends unemployment insurance for 2 million Americans who are about to see their jobless benefits expire. He also wants them to lay the groundwork on a larger deficit reduction plan.
"Everybody can cool off; everybody can drink some eggnog, have some Christmas cookies , sing some Christmas carols, enjoy the company of loved ones," Obama said. "And then I'd ask every member of Congress while they're back home to think about that. Think about the obligations we have to the people who sent us here. Think about the hardship that so many Americans will endure if Congress does nothing at all."
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