CNN EarlyStart October 16, 2013 09:03:00
Raised soon, house conservatives were brushing off talk of dire consequences to come. >> i think most folks understand october 17 7/8 not the drop dead date. there are no payments due for a couple weeks. >> reporter: jim acosta, cnn, washington. >> so if all does go well this morning, we do expect we could hear from the senators even before the markets open. >> let's hope so. >> if there is a deal reached, the voting could begin today, although it could be pushed back through the weekend. senate leaders say they're close to a deal. the question is, how are investors reacting this morning. >> f...