The New York Times: Obama Calls Again for Broad Budget Plan

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Obama Calls Again for Broad Budget Plan

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR 3 minutes ago

President Obama on Friday continued to push for a grand bargain that would deal with the nation’s debt problems.

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Behind Battle Over Debt, a War Over Government

By JACKIE CALMES

The parties are engaged not so much in a budget negotiation as a clash over the role of government.

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