Culture war in budget battle . Obama : A temporary deal to keep the government funded through next year . NEW : The deal calls for $ 38.5 billion in tax cuts . NEW : Obama called the cuts ` ` painful '' but necessary .
Obama : A temporary deal to keep the government funded through next year . NEW : The deal calls for $ 38.5 billion in tax cuts . NEW : Obama called the cuts ` ` painful '' but necessary .