Democrats unveil budget plan

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democrats on Tuesday unveiled plans for nearly balancing the U.S. budget by 2011 while funding domestic social programs at higher levels than President George W. Bush sought and leaving the fate of his tax cuts uncertain after 2010.

There are no new tax increases in the Democrats' five-year budget plan, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad of North Dakota told reporters.

But his initiative is likely to spark a contentious debate between Democrats and Republicans over tax cuts and spending priorities. That debate is likely to continue through the 2008 presidential election campaigns.


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[southerncrone]

1. NO NEW TAX INCREASES IN THE DEMOCRAT'S 5 YR BUDGET!

Dems must make sure this is emphasized over & over!!!! This knocks the wind out of the Rethugs sails!:woohoo:

[BlooInBloo]

2. lol! Next up: The Empire Strikes Back.