A potential long-term budget deal between the Obama administration and a Republican-controlled Congress was killed by

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A Tea Party rebellion within the Republican Party, led by conservative lawmakers who opposed compromise and any increase in government spending, effectively killed any potential long-term budget deal between Obama and the Republican-controlled Congress. The Tea Party's influence on the Republican Party during this period was significant and had a major impact on legislative efforts.

A Potential Long-Term Budget Deal Between the Obama Administration and a Republican-Controlled