Joe Biden: Goal Is Bipartisan Deficit Deal By Late June

[THP]

WASHINGTON -- Bipartisan negotiators are aiming for a final deal on a deficit reduction package by late June, more than a month before the government will default on its debt without Congressional action, Vice President Joseph Biden said Tuesday."We pray that, as my grandfather said, by the grace of God, the goodwill of the neighbors and the creek not rising, I think we're going to be in a position hopefully that by the end of the month ... we have something to take to the leaders" and turn into legislation, Biden said.More...