Budget and Economic Outlook
2005-01-28T11:11:27-05:00https://images.c-span.org/defaults/capitol.jpgThe ranking members of the House and Senate Budget Committees, respectively, talked with reporters about the new Congressional Budget Office’s analysis of the federal budget. They said a deficit of $368 billion is forecast for next year, noting that the Bush administration will soon be asking for $80 billion more for Iraq protection and rebuilding. Topics included the expenses of Social Security reform, permanent tax cuts, and ongoing war costs. After their remarks they answered reporters' questions.
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The ranking members of the House and Senate Budget Committees, respectively, talked with reporters about the new Congressional Budget Office’s analysis of the federal budget. They said a deficit of $368 billion is forecast for next year, noting that the Bush administration will soon be asking for $80 billion more for Iraq protection and rebuilding. Topics included the expenses of Social Security reform, permanent tax cuts, and ongoing war costs. After their remarks they answered reporters' questions. close
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