WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s top Democrat says “it’s going to be extremely difficult” to pass legislation to address the so-called fiscal cliff before Christmas, but adds there’s still a chance it can be done.

Majority Leader Harry Reid commented Tuesday amid a souring mood in Washington over negotiations to forestall automatic tax increases and spending cuts next year that could hurt the economy.

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