President Barack Obama meets with senior advisors in the Chief of Staff's West Wing Office at the White House, to discuss ongoing efforts in the debt limit and deficit reduction talks, July 21, 2011. Pictured, from left, are: National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling; Bruce Reed, Chief of Staff to the Vice President; and Phil Schiliro, Assistant to the President and Special Advisor. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)