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Senate Leaders in Striking Distance of a Deal - WSJ.com
I'll believe it when I see it.
G'nite, Gracie.
"I'm very optimistic we will reach an agreement that's reasonable in nature this week to reopen the government, pay the nation's bills and begin long-term negotiations to put our country on sound fiscal footing," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) said on the Senate floor.
Mr. Reid earlier told reporters he hoped a deal could come before a meeting with top congressional leaders and President Barack Obama at the White House. The meeting had been scheduled for 3 p.m. but was later postponed "to allow leaders in the Senate time to continue making important progress towards a solution that raises the debt limit and reopens the government," the White House said in a statement.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) quickly seconded Mr. Reid's optimism, saying he expected to "get a result that will be acceptable to both sides."
I'll believe it when I see it.
G'nite, Gracie.