Obama urged lawmakers from both parties to adopt "balanced approach" to spending cuts and tax hikes in order to reach a debt-limit deal.
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Speaking at a news conference, Obama targeted Republicans in Congress to be receptive to "tackl[ing] spending in the tax code," such as tax credits and loopholes for big businesses. Republican leaders have balked at such a proposal, saying they won't pass a plan that raises revenue.
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