Los Angeles Times | April 2, 2009 | 9:04 p.m. PT --- U.S. Senate passes $3.5 trillion budget The Democratic-controlled Senate has passed a budget drafted to Obama's specifications, voting a few hours after the House approved a similar plan. The Senate vote was 55-43, along party lines. The plan calls for spending of $3.5 trillion for the budget year beginning Oct. 1 and has a deficit projected at $1.2 trillion. Today's votes mark victories for the Obama administration, but tough battles lie ahead when lawmakers turn to the other items on the president's agenda. The budget plans do not require Obama's signature, but the House and Senate will have to reconcile their versions before they can move onto the next phase of Obama's agenda. More soon at: http://link.latimes.com/r/OZHORT/JR5OG/RHUF74/AFGU/72YY5L/SN/t
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