NEW : President Obama spoke with congressional leaders about a possible deal . A Democratic source lays out possible scenarios . `` I like John Boehner , but House Republicans reject Speaker Boehner 's tax alternative . The White House says it is open to talks on the issue.
NEW : President Obama spoke with congressional leaders about a possible deal . A Democratic source lays out possible scenarios . House Republicans reject Speaker Boehner 's tax alternative . The White House says it is open to talks on the issue.