SPECIAL REPORT

The Fiscal 2014 Budget

President Obama’s fiscal 2014 budget was released April 10. It has cuts and adjustments to federal programs including the foreign and domestic spending.
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SPECIAL REPORT

Top Econ Adviser: 'The Era of Threatening Default Is Over'

April 25 Gene Sperling thinks Congress can pass a budget this year.

Obama Budget Would Increase Federal Workforce

April 23 Additional staff proposed for Homeland Security, VA among other agencies.

Senate Leader Set to Push Budget Forward

April 23 Reid seeks conference with House but may lack GOP support.

Get Ready for Smallest U.S. Investment in Budget in History

April 17 Infrastructure, education, research spending at all-time lows as share of GDP.

"Our issue on furloughs is to get down to zero or get support and push that way, because we have a dramatic impact on our equipment and our readiness,” Rear Adm. Joe Mulloy, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for budget, said

Defense May Reduce Furloughs Again as Navy Pushes to Eliminate Them

April 11 Forced unpaid leave could cost more than it saves, official says.

“This is simply inadequate, particularly in light of what will become the end of 2013 a three-year pay freeze,” National Treasury Employees Union President Colleen Kelley said.

Federal Unions Blast Obama Budget

April 11 Proposed 1 percent federal pay raise called weak, retirement changes criticized.

Quiz: Which Budget Is Right for You?

April 11 Mitt Romney, for example, would do best under Paul Ryan's budget.

Military Health Care Reform Included in Obama’s Budget

April 10 Higher fees and new fees would be phased in over five years.

Budget Winners and Losers

April 10 President’s fiscal 2014 plan tightens spending levels, but makes room for a few increases.

Obama Budget Calls for Postage Rate Hike, Other USPS Reforms

April 10 White House seeks savings from postal agency's overhaul.

Tweeting the Fiscal 2014 Budget

April 10 Politicians, agency leaders, journalists and concerned citizens weigh in.

Copies of the budget are prepared for binding at the Government Printing Office.

The Hottest Book Drop in Town: Behind the Scenes at the Budget Release

April 10 In the age of the PDF, budget drops aren't what they used to be.

Copies of the budget were distributed to Senate staff Wednesday morning.

Obama Budget Pays for Military Base Closures

April 10 New BRAC would be modeled after 1993 and ’95 rounds, official says.

White House Budget Plan Increases Feds’ Pension Contributions

April 10 Proposal would raise the amount employees pay toward pensions by 1.2 percent over three years.

Obama Seeks 1 Percent Pay Raise for Feds

April 10 Fiscal 2014 budget plan also proposes a 1 percent salary increase for military.

The Real Budget Action Won't Come Until Wednesday's Dinner With the GOP

April 10 12 Republican senators are scheduled to attend.

It's Debt-Ceiling Madness Again. Why You Should Stay Calm (Sort Of)

April 10 Political climate has changed since 2011 standoff.

The Obama budget will propose canceling the funding in the Agriculture appropriations bill for catfish inspections. Currently catfish inspection is also handled by the FDA and the National Marine Fisheries Service.

Budget Will Propose Program Cuts, Consolidations to Save $25B

April 9 Plan to curb duplication and waste will 'go further' than past requests, official says.

What to Expect in Obama’s Budget

April 9 The White House is unveiling its 2014 spending plan on Wednesday.

Obama: Budget Will Reduce the Deficit Without 'Aimless, Reckless' Cuts

April 8 President says his proposal will not hurt middle class or seniors, despite targeting federal employees and retirees.