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Sequester Friday: White House Meeting Ends With No Deal

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Mike O'Brien
Mike O'Brien
02/28/2013

President Obama met with Congressional leaders at the White House on Friday but there was no last-minute compromise to avoid sequestration. Some observers even suggested the meeting was little more than a photo opportunity. The failure to reach any kind of agreement means government agencies face dealing with a $85 billion cut from their budgets between now and October 1. The meeting started shortly after 10am on deadline day and lasted about an hour. It was attended by Senate Majority...
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