Senate Negotiators Scramble to Finalize Debt Deal After Reid Bill Tanks - latimes

The Senate failed to advance debt-ceiling legislation moved by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, even as lawmakers say progress is being made on a final agreement that they hope can pass before the Aug. 2 deadline to avoid a federal default. - Senate Negotiators Scramble to Finalize Debt Deal After Reid Bill Tanks
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