Obama, Boehner Sound Upbeat Note on Budget Talks

President Barack Obama and the House Republican leader John Boehner said they had a good meeting Tuesday aimed at ending political stalemate, despite a gaping partisan divide over how to carry out critical deficit reduction.

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2 months ago

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US

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United States, US Politics, Politics & Government

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Barack Obama, John Boehner

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United States of America, Washington, D.C.

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SHOTLIST: WASHINGTON, MARCH 13, 2013, SOURCE: CBS RESTRICTIONS: *NO RESALE for non-editorial purposes* - No Japan - No Free over-the-air broadcasters in Australia - No US cable news outlets, free over the air networks or stations, their websites and their mobile phone services SOUNDBITE 1 John Boehner (man), speaker of the House of Representatives (English, 11 sec): "Well, I thought the tone of the meeting, both from the president and from our members, was very respectful. That was a frank and candid conversation, but I thought the tone was very good. - Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner and leading House Republicans arrive for press conference "WASHINGTON, MARCH 13, 2013, SOURCE: US POOL UPSOUND (English, 39 sec) - Obama leaves meeting at Capitol Hill, walking in front media, first saying he wasn't aware of who had been elected pope, then: Journalist: "Is there any hint of white smoke here?" President Barack Obama: "(Laughs.) You're straining the analogy." Journalist: "How did it go?" Obama (walking away): "It was good. I enjoyed it. It was useful."