Article Photos: President Obama starts calling key Republicans to work out budget deal



Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. said he welcomes President Obama to the Capitol. The president requested a meeting with Senate Republicans on March 14. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. said he welcomes President Obama to the Capitol. The president requested a meeting with Senate Republicans on March 14. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)