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Balancing interests on a budget

By Erik Wasson and Bernie Becker - 03/11/13 12:05 AM ET

Republicans jab Senate Democrats for failing to pass a budget for four years. But Democrats say this time things will be different. They hope to pass a bill by Easter. They might, but it will not be an easy task.

Senate Democrats say they will soon pass their first budget in four years, but it is proving a test.

Disputes over tax cuts, spending reductions and entitlement reform all present challenges to Budget Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray (D -Wash.) and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.).

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