But Israel's Ha'aretz newspaper quoted a U.S. source saying that both Barak and Arafat had told Clinton he could "examine the alternative of a partial agreement" that left out Jerusalem.

CNN: Clinton

Some U.S. officials, a step removed from the talks but often involved in discussions about them, said they do not rule out the idea of Clinton pushing for a partial agreement, or as one put it, "a framework of progress, " if another day or two passes without resolution.

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Gingrich and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole proposed a modest partial budget agreement that cuts the deficit but doesn't erase it entirely.

CNN: GOP eases hard line on budget

Boehner said Sunday he was "hopeful" for an agreement to prevent a partial government shutdown on March 27, but he provided no details on Republican legislation the House will consider this week to address the issue.

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As part of that agreement and in return for a partial payment, the credit card company canceled the unpaid balance of the credit card account.

FORBES: Avoiding Excess Credit Card Interest Should Not Be A Taxable Event