It's tentative passage, in light of the moral conflict it posed for some Memphis City Council members, was considered by many as a "miracle."

But, proponents of an amendment to add sexual orientation to the language of the city's non-discrimination ordinance were ready to push the envelop all the way before the

DAVID ESPO, Associated Press
JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The end game at hand, the White House and Senate leaders took a final stab at compromise Friday night to prevent middle-class tax increases from taking effect at the turn of the new year and possibly prevent sweeping spending cuts as well.

"I'm optimistic we may still be