Obama budget seeks 7 percent hike in discretionary spending
The Obama administration outlined a 2016 budget plan boosting discretionary spending by 74 million above caps. Military and non defense budgets rise by 38 and 37 billion respectively, with total military at 561 billion and non defense at 530 billion. The plan pressures Republicans to choose between security and deficit reduction.
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Senate panel approves Iran sanctions bill for end of June
The Senate Banking Committee backed sanctions legislation 18 to 4 to pressure Iran if no nuclear deal by end June. Democrats promise to block floor action before March 24 while Obama vows to veto any new sanctions during talks.
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