NEW : White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said the stimulus package was necessary , even if it increased the deficit . Deficit in budget year 2009 expected to grow to $ 482 billion , budget chief says . NEW : 2009 deficit is smaller than 2004 deficit in terms of GDP , Nussle says . White House points to faltering economy , budget stimulus package for increase . Comment:
NEW : Deficit in budget year 2009 expected to grow to $ 482 billion , budget chief says . NEW : 2009 deficit is smaller than 2004 deficit in terms of GDP , Nussle says . White House points to faltering economy , budget stimulus package for increase . Comment: