WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 11, 2013.  U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released a statement today following the meeting with Senate Republicans and President Barack Obama:

“I am hopeful that we are moving towards a bipartisan agreement to re-open our government and protect our nation’s full faith and credit. Any serious short-term package should serve as a catalyst to a “big deal” with spending cuts and reforms to entitlements and the tax code.”

Source: kirk.senate.gov