WRAPUP 8-U.S. heading off 'fiscal cliff' despite Senate efforts
December 31, 2012 at 21:55 PM EST
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - The United States was headed over the "fiscal cliff" - at least temporarily - at midnight on Monday as time was running out for lawmakers to back a last-minute deal between the White House and Senate leaders to avert severe tax increases and spending cuts.
