Obama calls for short-term budget fix

President asks for smaller cuts if larger package can't pass

Published: Feb 05 2013 02:32:33 PM EST Updated On: Feb 05 2013 02:09:33 PM EST

President Barack Obama calls for a short-term fix to put off deep cuts to government spending set to take effect next month.

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