The Congress and the White House appear to have a deal. Economists then scrutinize their analysis , after which Kasich and Sperling return to rebut criticisms. A RealAudio version of of this segment is available.
Economists scrutinize the merits of agreement.
The Senate works on finishing touches for the budget reconciliation . Rep. Bill Archer and Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin discuss the budget negotiations. The Senate works through numerous amendments on its way to a balanced budget deal . The Republican Balanced Budget bill is rejected by the Senate , overturned by one vote. The NewsHour historians look at the history of bipartisanship.