Congress Reacts To Obama's Proposed Budget

by Andrea Seabrook, NPR

President Obama's budget fell on Capitol Hill with a hard thud. In these cash-strapped times, just about everyone agrees some budget-cutting is needed, so few lawmakers are standing up to cheer for his spending plan. Generally though, Democrats agreed with its priorities, and Republicans, especially those in charge of the House, did not.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, February 14, 2011