Tax deal eyed as path to wins for Obama and Republicans
White House and congressional negotiators pursue a $1 trillion+ package on taxes and spending. They aim to avert a government shutdown by Friday and keep agencies open through next week while seeking a separate $700 billion tax-extenders bill. Obama seeks to lock in expiring tax cuts for families and students, while Republicans push to make business breaks permanent.
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