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Archive Home > 2011 > July > 21 > Obama open to short-term deal

Obama open to short-term deal

By Paul Kane and Lori Montgomery / The Bulletin
July 21, 2011

WASHINGTON — The contentious budget talks that have dominated Washington for months intensified Wednesday, prompting President Barack Obama to say he would accept a short-term hike in the debt ceiling if it gave lawmakers time to finalize a comprehensive deal.

Obama had pledged to veto any....

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