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Obama, Boehner talk ‘fiscal cliff’ at White House

(MCT) — WASHINGTON — After days of theatrics and threats from both sides, President Barack Obama met privately with House Speaker John A. Boehner at the White House on Sunday afternoon as the two principal negotiators stepped up discussions aimed at crafting an agreement to thwart a looming budget showdown.

Little more than three weeks remain before the nation could face widespread tax increases and massive spending reductions if they cannot produce a deal.

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