Shutdown Deadline Nears After Obama's Budget Meeting

Even if the two sides are able to reach agreement and avert a shutdown, there are still other contentious budget fights on the horizon. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan released his budget proposal for 2012 on Tuesday, including reforms to Medicare and Medicaid which have already proven controversial to Democrats. And a battle over raising the federal debt ceiling could also begin soon. Although this week's breakthrough shows that compromise is possible, it will not signal lasting budget peace in Washington.

• See a slide show of 10 looming budget and spending fights.
• See 10 effects of a government shutdown.
• See photos of the Obamas behind the scenes.

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