Democrats disliked the indiscriminate nature of the dramatic spending reductions , with priorities such as education and social programs targeted equally with other less-valued categories . For the first time in years , leaders agree on a full budget plan . Republicans want to avoid another government shutdown and focus on Obamacare . Democrats say they will not negotiate over raising taxes or spending cuts unless Obama agrees to raise tax rates for those making more than $250,000 per year ( which he has said is unacceptable ). Bureaucrats , politicians and the economy benefit from the funding certainty .
For the first time in years , leaders agree on a full budget plan . Republicans want to avoid another government shutdown and focus on Obamacare . Democrats say they will not negotiate over raising taxes or spending cuts unless Obama agrees to raise tax rates for those making more than $250,000 per year ( which he has said is unacceptable ). Bureaucrats , politicians and the economy benefit from the funding certainty .