![]() Obama Calls for Balanced ApproachWith severe spending cuts now etched into law, US President Barack Obama urged Congress Saturday to find a deficit-trimming alternative.![]() US Frees Detained Migrants as Budget Cuts LoomUS officials released hundreds of detained immigrants to trim expenses ahead of massive automatic budget cuts due to take effect this week.![]() Fed Chairman Bernanke Warns of Slow GrowthFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned that looming budget cuts could further slow growth.![]() Obama Continues to Argue Against CutsObama is increasing pressure on Republicans to agree on tax increases to avert $85 billion in automatic spending cuts.![]() Obama Warns: Budget Cuts will Slow EconomyObama warned warring politicians it was time to start governing as Washington deals with another crisis threatening the fragile economy.![]() Obama Blames Republicans for Refusing to DealObama accused Republicans of refusing to deal and painted a dire picture of the US economy if the automatic cuts take effect![]() Obama Warns of Threats to Thousands of JobsObama warned Congress that steep budget cuts would hurt the economy and threaten jobs. |