Bush Offers Budget That 'Sets Priorities' ; Proposes Shaving Deficit, Nondefense Spending

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President Bush yesterday proposed what he called a "lean" $2.57 trillion budget that slashes nondefense spending and the deficit, while relying more heavily on taxes from affluent Americans.

"It is a budget that sets priorities," Mr. Bush told reporters during his first meeting with the new Cabinet. "Our priorities are winning the war on terror, protecting our homeland, growing our economy.

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Bush Offers Budget That 'Sets Priorities' ; Proposes Shaving Deficit, Nondefense Spending

"It's a budget that focuses on results," he added. "Taxpayers in America don't want us spending their money on something that's not achieving results."

Congressional Democrats denounced the proposal and vowed to block its passage.

"The president's budget is a hoax on the American people," House M...

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