Obama Insists Debt Deal Extend Past 2012 Elections

Jul 07, 2011 3:41 PM
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Obama Insists Debt Deal Extend Past 2012 Elections
President Barack Obama told a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders Thursday that he will only sign into law a budget deal that extends the debt limit past the 2012 elections.
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Hill sources briefed on the meeting said the president was very clear in laying down that marker and that he gave Members three options to pursue in striking a deal: a small, medium or large agreement.

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