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Washington Rumbles over Taxes and Unemployment Benefits
The President and Republican leaders concede their differences but promise a working relationship. Also, more from WikiLeaks on North Korea, South Korea and China.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenThe President and Republican leaders concede their differences but promise a working relationship. Also, what do WikiLeaks documents show about the possible collapse of the North and reunification of the two Koreas?
Banner image: House Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-OH) (C) is flanked by Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)(L) and House Majority Leader-elect Eric Cantor (R-VA) (R) while participating in a media briefing after GOP leaders met at the White House with U.S. President Barack Obama on November 30, 2010 in Washington, DC. Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images
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3 storiesCongressional Leadership Meets with President Obama
The White House originally invited leaders of both parties in both houses of Congress to a working afternoon followed by dinner on November 18. That devolved into a meeting this morning that ended well before lunch. But both Democrats and Republicans said afterward they really are trying to work together.
Read the story8 minCan the Washington Environment Really Change?
After a meeting today at the White House, President Obama and Republican leaders promised to work together on major business before the end of the year. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner will meet with members of Congress to resolve differences on the Bush tax cuts for wealthy Americans.
Read the story38 minWikiLeaks Cables on North Korea Offer Dim View into Relations in Asia
Early this year, American and South Korean officials began gaming out what might happen if North Korea collapsed and what China's role might be. After last week's shelling of South Korean civilians by North Korea, the United States and South Korea are engaged in major naval exercises in the Yellow Sea.
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