On 2008-04-19 02:10:12 -0400, "Capt. JG" said:

Not only that but the President *proposes* the budget.

Is there much correlation between what he proposes and what emerges
from the Congress? (particularly after earmarks.)

Truth be told, a major part of either version is under-funded mandates
from previous administrations coming home to roost.

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