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US: The White House eyed the debt limit matter, urging "let's stay open for

business," and noted Thursday night, "Congress passed a short-term (2-week debt

limit) funding measure that keeps the federal government open while lawmakers

continue to work on a long-term budget deal." It said Pres. Trump "lent his

support to that effort" Thursday, "hosting both Democratic and Republican

congressional leaders in the Oval Office. Although Congress is ultimately

responsible for reaching a compromise that keeps the government open into next

year, the White House understands its important leadership role in outlining

what a lasting solution must achieve."

- The White House said Thursday meeting was "an encouraging sign that leaders on

both sides of the aisle agree," with Trump noting, 'We're all here as a very

friendly, well-unified group. We hope that we're going to make some great

progress for our country."