Reid says he, Obama and Boehner to handle debt talks
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid will take over stalled budget talks but a first meeting has not yet been set, Reid said on Thursday.
"I think it's in the hands of the Speaker and the President and, sadly, me," Reid said at a news conference.
(Reporting by Andy Sullivan; Editing by Sandra Maler)
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seattlesh wrote:
Now that the Republicans have been allowed their posturing, theatrics and playing to their base the real discussion can begin.
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