The Two-Way Two From The 'Gang Of Six' Say They Learned From Each Other July 21, 2011 • With the president praising their plan, and with critics from both sides of the political aisle taking shots at it, the "Gang of Six" is this week at the center of the deficit-reduction talks in Washington. Senators Warner and Chambliss Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/138583283/138578377" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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President Obama spoke about the ongoing debt negotiations earlier this week in the Brady Press Briefing Room in Washington, D.C. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images The Two-Way Obama: 'Gang Of Six' Plan Backs 'Balanced Approach' July 21, 2011 • In an interview with NPR, the president said the plan being crafted by three Republican and three Democratic senators confirms an approach that he has been advocating. His comments came amid conflicting reports about where negotiations stand. President Obama On Tell Me More Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/138582060/138592583" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Two-Way Progress Still 'Elusive' On Deficit-Reduction Deal July 21, 2011 • With the clock ticking, negotiations continue. But reviews are mixed on the "Gang of Six" plan that many have been hoping would break the deadlock.
The Two-Way Obama Lauds 'Gang Of Six' Budget Plan July 19, 2011 • It is "broadly consistent with the approach that I've urged," the president tells reporters. The bipartisan plan includes spending cuts and increases in tax revenues.
It's All Politics Senate Gang Problem Strikes Again As Coburn Walks Away May 18, 2011 • Senate gangs rarely work out. So Sen. Tom Coburn's exit from the bipartisan Gang of Six trying to reach a grand bargain that would reduce the nation's deficits and debt just continue a long pattern.
