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The plan includes the $145bn economic stimulus plan recently agreed with Congress, as well as $70bn to continue funding wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Against a worsening economic backdrop, it forecasts a deficit of over $400bn.
"Our budget protects America and encourages economic growth. Congress needs to pass it," Mr Bush said.
(BBC)
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