Lawmakers press for debt deal as deadline nears

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic lawmakers aim to present a dramatic show of support on Tuesday for a congressional "super committee" racing against the clock to agree on a deficit-cutting plan. But because of the threat of rain, the event won't be as visually compelling as they had ...

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