Obama's budget heads to Congress
President Obama sends a proposed budget to Congress aiming for four trillion dollars in deficit reduction over ten years by cutting spending and raising taxes on the wealthy. It envisions deficit declines to about 901 billion in 2013 and 575 billion by 2018, while extending payroll tax relief and preserving growth. Republicans criticize the plan as insufficient to curb Medicare costs, and debate is expected to stretch into the election year with the lame duck session looming.
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White House says Assad regime will fall soon
President Obama's chief of staff Jacob Lew said it is only a matter of time before Bashar Assad's government collapses. He cited financial pressure on Syria and said the brutality of the regime must end. Lew stressed the transition from tyranny to democracy is very hard and that all avenues are being pursued.
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GOP leader calls for vote on birth control mandate
Senate Republicans led by Mitch McConnell push to overturn Obama birth control requirements as a political move in an election year. White House officials defend the tweak while bishops and Santorum criticize religious freedom impacts. Sen Roy Blunt calls the revised plan an accounting gimmick. McConnell seeks a vote despite expected veto.
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