Reid, McConnell Optimistic About Deal

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON -- After weeks of stubborn gridlock, the Senate's top two leaders raced on Monday to reach an agreement that could head off a Treasury default that threatens severe national economic damage and reopen the government after a two-week partial shutdown.

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