Republicans Call President's Budget 'Campaign Document'

Republicans in the U.S. Congress Wednesday criticized President Obama’s 2015 budget proposal. The president’s spending plan raises taxes on the wealthy, creates new tax breaks for the poor and middle class, and increases spending on domestic programs - likely setting up a year-long battle with congressional Republicans. The president sent his $3.9 trillion budget proposal to Congress Tuesday. On Wednesday, Republicans responded. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan...

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