Obama says it appears some progress in Senate toward averting default

By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday it appears there has been progress in Senate fiscal impasse negotiations but that there is a good chance the United States will default on its debts if Republicans are unwilling to set aside some partisan concerns. Obama emerged from the White House to visit Martha's Table, an organization that makes meals for low-income families where some furloughed government workers have been volunteering. Obama, who is to meet congressional leaders at the White House at 3 p.m. ...



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