Harry Hamburg  /  AP Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and John
Cornyn, R-Texas, listen as Senate Minority Leader Mitch
McConnell speaks to reporters after the weekly caucus luncheons
in Washington on Tuesday. McConnell says he's ready to work with
Obama on Social Security and other tough issues. updated
1/27/2011 11:08:04 AM ET 2011-01-27T16:08:04     Story: CBO
forecast: frightening fodder for both parties    Chart:
Interactive: U.S. budget deficits continues to soar       2.
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