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WATCH LIVE: President Obama Makes Remarks After Senate Debt Deal Vote

10.16.13 | 4:18 pm

President Barack Obama speaks about the government shutdown and debt limit, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. The president called House Speaker John Boeh... President Barack Obama speaks about the government shutdown and debt limit, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. The president called House Speaker John Boehner saying he won't negotiate over reopening the government or must-pass legislation to prevent a US default on its obligations. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) MORE LESS

President Obama is scheduled to speak at 8:25 p.m. ET in the White House press briefing room, following the Senate vote on a deal to avert default and end the government shutdown:

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WATCH LIVE: President Obama Makes Remarks After Senate Debt Deal Vote

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