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Kerry laments lack of compromise on federal budget, invokes spirit of KennedyBy Globe Staff WASHINGTON -- Senator John Kerry today lamented the inability of Washington politicians to reach a compromise on the federal budget and avert a shutdown, invoking the spirit of a great compromiser, the late Edward M. Kennedy. ... read more
Federal Budget Showdown Comes Down To Wire
MANCHESTER, NH -- Efforts to come up with a spending plan to keep the federal government running are coming down to the wire. Party leaders said there is still disagreement on the budget, with sticking points on spending and abortion. ... read more
Abortion issue fueling federal budget impasse
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, flatly denied that the issue was holding up a budget deal, saying today that the only reason the federal government faces a shutdown at midnight is spending. “When will the White House and when will the Senate ... read more
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