President Barack Obama's approval rating jumped a bunch in the immediate aftermath of the targeted killing of Osama bin Laden, according to a poll conducted Monday evening. But when it comes to handling the economy or satisfaction in the direction of the country, his approval is neither rising nor falling.

The House leadership is confident in the budget agreement and look to adjourn on schedule come Friday.

House Speaker Dean Cannon spoke to the House on Tuesday afternoon, calling it the most challenging budget year in modern Florida history and praising House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Rep. Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring.

She did it with integrity, the strength and the quiet confidence of someone with nothing to prove and she is tough as nails, said Cannon. She never backed down in her fight

A budget deal has been agreed upon by the House and Senate after early morning negotiations Tuesday.

"We worked, (Senate President Mike Haridopolos) and I until 4-ish a.m. trying to bring about a resolution," said Sen. J.D. Alexander, R-Lake Wales, the Senate's chief negotiator. He added that the budget, which cuts $3.8 billion and makes up the current shortfall, was one of the hardest to accomplish.

Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan released a video statement in which he talked about American forces killing terrorist leader Osama bin Laden.