AP : A debate between Obama and Hill ##iard achieves nothing . NEW : Obama says he ca n't do a ` ` Jedi mind meld '' to cut deal with GOP . NEW : Boehner says the House will act next week to avoid a March 27 government shutdown . $ 85 billion in spending cuts will take effect starting Friday .
NEW : A meeting between Obama and Hill leaders achieves nothing . NEW : Obama says he ca n't do a `` Jedi mind meld '' to cut deal with GOP . NEW : Boehner says the House will act next week to avoid a March 27 government shutdown . $ 85 billion in spending cuts will take effect starting Friday .