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Congress has approved plans for the 2009 federal budget. The House of Representatives approved a $3-trillion budget plan earlier today.  The Senate passed their plan yesterday.  Both spending outlines would eliminate deficits in four years, but they leave some tax and Medicare decisions for the next president.

Democrats and Republicans argued over the details of these budget bills for months, but in just a few minutes time, you can try your hand at the budget process.

'Budget Hero' is Minnesota Public Radio's new online game that lets people take a stab at proposing their own federal budget.

Budget Hero was created in St. Paul by the Center for Innovation in Journalism, part of Minnesota Public Radio.

Congress has approved plans for the 2009 federal budget. The House of Representatives approved a $3-trillion budget plan earlier today.  The Senate passed their plan yesterday.  Both spending outlines would eliminate deficits in four years, but they leave some tax and Medicare decisions for the next president.

Democrats and Republicans argued over the details of these budget bills for months, but in just a few minutes time, you can try your hand at the budget process.

'Budget Hero' is Minnesota Public Radio's new online game that lets people take a stab at proposing their own federal budget.

Congress passes budget plan after months of debate, be a Budget Hero in minutes

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