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Obama 'optimistic' on fiscal agreement
WASHINGTON -- The end game at hand, the White House and Senate leaders took a final stab at compromise Friday night to prevent middle-class tax increases from taking effect at the turn of the new year and possibly prevent sweeping spending cuts, as well.
"I'm optimistic we may still be able to reach an agreement that can pass both houses in time," President Obama said at the White House after meeting for more than an hour with congressional leaders.
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Obama 'optimistic' on fiscal agreement
WASHINGTON -- The end game at hand, the White House and Senate leaders took a final stab at compromise Friday night to prevent middle-class tax increases from taking effect at the turn of the new year and possibly prevent sweeping spending cuts, as well.
"I'm optimistic we may still be able to reach an agreement that can pass both houses in time," President Obama said at the White House after meeting for more than an hour with congressional leaders.
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