White House Meetings Find Little Give On Debt Standoff

White House meetings find little give on debt standoff

President Obama meets with Senate leaders, but no one wants to back away from tough stances on taxes.Debt-reduction talks between congressional leaders and the White House entered a crucial phase Monday, with no clear framework for resolving the deadlock over taxes and spending and a deadline for a potential federal default fast approaching.

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