
NYT: “President Obama said Wednesday that he believed Republicans would concede to tax increases as part of a deficit reduction package in time to avoid a default on the nation’s debt.”
WashPost: “President Obama on Wednesday used his harshest language yet to urge Congressional Republicans to agree to targeted tax increases as part of a deal to reduce the annual budget deficit.”
Politico: “President Barack Obama said…he expects congressional Republicans to “take on their sacred cows” in reaching a deal to raise the debt ceiling.”