James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:17 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for being here. I think as you know, the President and Speaker of the House had a meeting here at the White House a little earlier today. Conversations continue. I have no readout of that meeting to provide, though I'm sure you will ask for one. And with that, I will take your questions. Q Can we
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