President praises Senate for making 'critical progress'
The president today praised the Senate for making ``critical progress'' on the health care debate last night, saying he believes the new framework ``will help pave the way for final passage and an historic achievement on behalf of the American people. I support this effort.''
WASHINGTON -Vice President Joe Biden reported ``good progress'' Wednesday in budget talks to prevent a government shutdown next week as congressional negotiators began work on a proposal for around $33 billion in spending cuts over the next six months -- considerably less than tea party activists demanded.