Optimism Grows in Congress for Retooled Budget’s Prospects

Optimism Grows in Congress for Retooled Budget’s Prospects: New York Times

...Despite some apprehension among centrist Senate Democrats about the level of spending and future deficits, Mr. Obama’s appeal seemed to find a receptive audience. Democratic senators indicated increasing optimism about the prospects for approval of the fiscal blueprint after they pared spending and made other adjustments. ...