Person: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

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Senate leaders meet to resolve US budget crisis

US Senate leaders have taken the helm in the search for a deal to end the partial government shutdown and avert a federal default.

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New talks aim to end US budget stand-off

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Michelle Obama makes case for husband

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US in debt deal showdown amid default fears

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Political foes strike deal for 'biggest spending cut in history'

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Republicans take lower house in setback for Obama

Obama poised to announce withdrawal strategy

US President Barack Obama told politicians he plans to withdraw most American troops from Iraq by August 2010 but leave tens of thousands behind to advise Iraqi forces and protect US interests, congressional officials said.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2009

Obama backs $50bn loan bid by US carmakers

US president-elect Barack Obama has made helping the troubled US car industry a “high priority” of his administration.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2008

Democrats head toward veto fight with Bush on Iraq

The US Senate is expected to pass a bill on the Iraq conflict today that requires President George Bush to begin bringing home an unspecified number of troops within four months.

Thu, 29 Mar, 2007

Iraq rethink sees Bush shuffle pack

The White House today announced a shuffling of US military leaders in the Iraq war today as Congress' new Democratic chiefs criticised plans President George W Bush is considering to boost US troop strength in the war zone.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2007