WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Barack Obama is preparing for one of the toughest fights of his young presidency as Congress begins work on a budget that may trim his spending plans but back his healthcare, energy and education proposals.
Obama will meet fellow Democrats in the Senate on Wednesday to try to shore up support for a budget that likely would increase the deficit more than initially estimated by the White House -- it's now expected to be $1.4 trillion for next year.
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