Budget Battle - Round 1

House Republicans unveiled their 'CR', or Continuing Resolution, to fund the Federal Government for the remainder of the fiscal year.  Their plan tries to lessen the pain of the Sequester on Defense and VA programs while leaving the cuts fully intact on everything else.  Their CR keeps government spending at the same levels as in 2011, when the Budget Control Act was passed.

The Democrats have some 'concerns.'  I'd imagine.  The two sides better come up with a budget solution quickly because if they can't, the Government will shut down.  The Government runs out of money on March 27th.

CNN has a piece on the Republicans' CR and the Democrats' response.  Read it by clicking on the link below.

House GOP unveils bill to avoid shutdown