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President Bush to Request $75 Billion for War

President Bush told congressional leaders he would submit a $74.7 billion supplemental budget request, the first installment payment for the Iraq war and subsequent rebuilding and humanitarian aid costs.

President Bush Sends $2.23 Trillion Budget to Congress

With an anemic economy at home and a possible war with Iraq on the horizon, President Bush unveiled a $2.23 trillion federal budget Monday.

Bush Unveils $2.13 Trillion Federal Budget

President Bush sent a $2.13 trillion budget to Congress Monday that includes billions for homeland security and the largest jump in military spending in twenty years.

Congress Returns to Budget Battle

Following recent grim economic forecasts, Congress returns from summer recess to pass final budget items.

Senate Passes Compromise Budget

The U.S. Senate Thursday approved a 2002 budget plan that features a smaller tax cut than President Bush sought, but paves the way for a reduction in government spending.

Senate Passes Budget Deal

Congress adjourned Friday evening as Senators -- after several threats of filibusters -- passed a budget spending package to keep the government running.

Senate Vote Predicted Early Saturday

The four-member coalition of Midwestern senators protesting milk price controls within the federal budget passed in the House have indicated their filibuster will end overnight.

Budget Deal Passed

House Democrats and Republicans voted to pass a bipartisan budget package Thursday evening, ending fears of another government shutdown.