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Obama budget to propose spending lift for military, domestic programs
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's budget will call for an increase in domestic and military spending that would end spending caps known as "sequestration," a White House official said, setting up a new source of conflict with Republicans in Congress.
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- Top Nevada lawyer joins suit against Obama's immigration relief plan
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