Democrats in Congress balk at Obama's debt outlook

McClatchy by David Lightman | Feb. 3, 2010 (News Report)

President Barack Obama's 2011 budget got a cool - at times frosty - reception Tuesday from the lawmakers he needs most, as congressional Democrats offered a host of reasons they are skeptical of the White House plan. Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Business
Topics: U.S. Budget, U.S. Economy, Democrats
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Feb 2, 2010 - 3:58 PM PST
Reviewed by: Derek Hawkins (review), Randy Morrow (review), Richard Riehl (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Feb 2, 2010 - 11:09 PM PST

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Richard Riehl
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 by Richard Riehl - Feb. 3, 2010

This is a good overview what who said to whom about what, but it lacks unbiased sources that could help the reader come to their own understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the budget. Without that it's just a collection of opinions coming from individuals looking for support for their own campaigns.

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Derek Hawkins
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 by Derek Hawkins - Feb. 2, 2010
Derek posted this story.
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Randy Morrow
3.7
 by Randy Morrow - Feb. 3, 2010

A story about democrats creating their very own (my word) gridlock.

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