May 21, 2009
President's Proposed Budget Signals Big Shift From Bush-Era Spending
The $3.5-trillion federal budget that President Obama has proposed for 2010 is a far different document than those offered recently by his predecessor.
Where President Bush sought to squeeze spending on social services, arts, health care, and other domestic programs, Mr. Obama generally wants to spend more money as he follows through on his campaign promises and tries to steer the country through a deep recession.
But the Obama budget would eliminate spending on some
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