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Foreshadowing the budget battle that lies ahead, House Democratic leader Dick Gephardt accused Republicans of trying to rush through the budget process, and change budget details in the process.
CNN: AllPolitics - Gephardt Accuses Republicans Of Trying To Rush Budget Process
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He had called on the health secretary to put the legislation on hold until the UK coalition government's budget, when details of an increase in alcohol taxation and pricing would be revealed.
BBC: Alcohol Bill debate
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In a conference call with reporters on Friday, a senior Obama administration official said the proposals would not add to the federal budget deficit, saying details would be spelled out in the president's budget, expected to be released on 10 April.
BBC: Obama promotes infrastructure plan at Miami port