Republicans have offered a plan to US President Obama that would postpone a possible U.S. default, but no deal emerged after the 90-minute meeting.

House Speaker John Boehner left the meeting without speaking to reporters.

The White House has repeatedly stated that Congress must first re-open the government before budget talks can begin.

The US may default on its bills within days unless the debt ceiling is raised.

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