NEW : Deficit in budget year 2009 projected to grow to $ 482 billion , budget committee says . NEW : 2009 deficit is smaller than 2004 deficit in terms of GDP , Nussle says . White House commitment to strong economy , budget committee package for increase . Top Democrat says Bush has won ` ` gold medal '' for fiscal irresponsibility .
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 . Top Democrat says Bush has won `` gold medal '' for fiscal irresponsibility .