Biden Deficit-Cut Talks Hit Roadblock

Townhall Staff

Jun 23, 2011 10:59 AM Jun 23, 2011

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U.S. deficit-reduction talks led by Vice President Joe Biden have reached an "impasse," House of Representatives Majority Leader Eric Cantor said on Thursday, adding that he will not participate in the meeting of the bipartisan group that had been scheduled for later in the day.

Cantor, a Republican, said the group has identified trillions of dollars in spending cuts, but had been unable to resolve a disagreement over tax increases Democrats sought.