Senate Democrat leader: 'We're getting closer' to deal

October 14, 2013 22:58

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says a deal is near to end the partial government shutdown and to avoid hitting the nation's debt ceiling.

Separately, House Speaker John Boehner and other top House GOP leaders will meet later to discuss their options and to consider preparing their own bill to raise the debt ceiling.

Top congressional leaders are expected to meet with President Barack Obama at the White House at 3 p.m. ET today.

Obama was asked today whether he was confident a deal would be reached. "There's some progress on the Senate side," he said.

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