Saturday, 23 March 2013 07:24
Senate Dems push through budget blueprint
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats staked out their position this morning in the budget battle with Republicans after a long night of considering amendments to a $3.7 trillion package for next year.
The non-binding blueprint passed by a near party line, 50-49 vote. It calls for almost $1 trillion in tax increases over the coming decade while sheltering safety net programs. The House version only envisions spending cuts to balance the budget.
The Democratic plan also proposes to reverse automatic spending cuts that are beginning to strike both the Pentagon and domestic programs.
President Barack Obama's long-overdue budget is scheduled to be released March 8.
The non-binding blueprint passed by a near party line, 50-49 vote. It calls for almost $1 trillion in tax increases over the coming decade while sheltering safety net programs. The House version only envisions spending cuts to balance the budget.
The Democratic plan also proposes to reverse automatic spending cuts that are beginning to strike both the Pentagon and domestic programs.
President Barack Obama's long-overdue budget is scheduled to be released March 8.
Published in
National News
Latest News
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Police investigating reports of illegal taping at Illin…
BELLEVILLE, Ill. -- AP —Police in Belleville say they’re investigating reports that female students at a Catholic high school secretly were videotaped by one of the school’s sports...
Priya, the elephant calf, makes public debut
Visitors to the St. Louis Zoo got their first look at the newest resident of the elephant exhibit. Priya, the Asian Elephant calf, made her debut today. A zoo spokesperson says th...
Gov. Nixon considering expansion to adoption benefits
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is weighing whether to sign legislation that would allow children's non-related legal guardians to receive adoption subsidies. C...
Missouri's infrastructure gets a "C-"
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Civil engineers say Missouri's infrastructure gets only a C-minus. The regional chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers released the letter gra...
Missouri unemployment benefits forced by federal rules
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Legislation awaiting action by Gov. Jay Nixon seeks to comply with federal mandates for Missouri's unemployment benefits system. The measure also could ...
Discounted Cardinals tickets sell out quickly
Tickets from the "Cards Win, You Save" campaign are already sold out. For every win between May 13-19, the team knocked three dollars off the price of Outfield Pavilion and Terrac...
Work underway on Bridgeton landfill following weather d…
Work on the Bridgeton landfill begins today now that drier weather is forecast. Heavy rain prevented repairs for two days to get rid of an odor coming from the landfill. Homeowner...
Closing arguments begin in Donald Trump trial
CHICAGO (AP) - An attorney for an 87-year-old grandmother who accuses Donald Trump of cheating her in a condo deal has told jurors the "Apprentice" star lied on the witness stand. ...
