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Fiscal Cliff Talks Kick Off on Optimistic Note

Top Democratic and Republican leaders left an hour long meeting with President Barack Obama expressing confidence that they can reach a deal and work toward a compromise marrying new revenue with spending cuts in the coming weeks.

Top Democratic and Republican leaders left an hour long meeting with President Barack Obama expressing confidence that they can reach a deal and work toward a compromise marrying new revenue with spending cuts in the coming weeks.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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