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Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Despite unprecedented size, cuts in the shutdown-dodging budget pact may barely be noticed

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  Aided by budget tricks, Obama prevents cuts to favorites like Pell grants, Head Start

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  Obama recasting earlier call for tax increases on rich, but may stop short of bolder action

Saturday, April 09, 2011  Congress, White House reach deal to avoid government shutdown, cite 'historic' spending cuts

Friday, April 08, 2011  $38 billion to be cut from federal spending to avoid government shutdown.