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Senators reach deal to avert government shutdown

Senators reach deal to avert government shutdown

A last-minute deal reached by Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate diminished the chances of a government shutdown by week's end.

 

Obama Adviser: Tea Party Demands Stalling Deal to Avert Gov't Shutdown

Obama Adviser: Tea Party Demands Stalling Deal to Avert Gov't Shutdown

Obama senior adviser David Plouffe accuses 30 Tea Party members in Congress of controlling the debate — whether over deficit reduction, taxes or more immediate items like funding for the government and disaster relief — both set to run out this week.'Fox News Sunday' Transcript: Plouffe Defends Obama's Deficit-Reduction PlanFull Coverage:

 

White House puts Irene's federal cost at $1.5 billion

The price in disaster relief will further balloon a government account that already is a source of partisan friction between President Obama and Congress.

 

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