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22 Dems Vote Against Obama Budget
thehopeforamerica.com - 4/3/2009
22 Dems Vote Against Obama Budget
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Some Democrats still believe in fiscal responsibility, it would seem
Republican may vote for Obama budget plan
thehill.com - 3/31/2009
Republican may vote for Obama budget plan
— thehill.com — Rep. Joseph Cao (R-La.) may buck his party when the House votes on President Obama’s budget proposal... later this week. The freshman lawmaker told The Hill that his constituents are split, adding that he wants more information before deciding whether ... (more) Republican may vote for Obama budget plan

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The Republican "Budget"
washingtonmonthly.com - 3/27/2009
The Republican "Budget"
— washingtonmonthly.com — The Republican "Budget" I've been trying to figure out what to say about the House Republicans' new... "budget". I think it's pretty neat that they decided to use those cute bubbles instead of numbers. Maybe next week they'll present their... (more) The Republican "Budget"
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Dems could use controversial 'fast track' for Obama legislation
cnn.com - 4/1/2009
Dems could use controversial 'fast track' for Obama legislation
— cnn.com — The House and Senate are expected to pass separate versions of the budget by the end of... the week. (more) Dems could use controversial 'fast track' for Obama ...

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Congress Approves Budget — The Corner on National Review Online
The House and the Senate voted and passed the president's budget yesterday. According the Washington Post this morning: Congressional Democrats overwhelmingly embraced President Obama's ambitious and expensive agenda for the nation yesterday, endorsing a $3.5 trillion spending plan that sets ...
Dem Loyalty Triumphs; WH Not Mad At Bayh, Nelson — The Atlantic Politics Channel
After all the sturm und drang from left side of the party, how many fewer House and Senate Democrats voted against President Obama's budget than against President Clinton first budget? Democrats lost only 20 members in the House this year versus 41 who defected from Clinton.  Two senators ...
House approves budget plan, every GOPer votes 'no' — Daily Kos
President Obama's budget passed the House a few minutes ago, with every Republican voting against the resolution. Though 20 Democrats broke ranks, the measure passed easily by a 233-196 margin. The Senate has not yet voted on its version of the resolution, though it is expected to later ...