This morning the President sent Congress his Budget for Fiscal Year 2014. He spoke to the press about his proposal and said that while our economy is poised for progress, we need to get smarter about our priorities as a nation.

President Obama’s budget also replaces the across-the-board spending cuts known as the sequester with smarter reductions — making long-term reforms and eliminating actual waste and programs that are no longer needed.

Learn more about the President’s budget here.

President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the FY 2014 budget, in the Rose Garden of the White House, April 10, 2013. Office of Management and Budget Director Jeffrey Zients accompanies the President. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

President Obama Asks Americans to Stand Up and Call for Action to Reduce Gun Violence President Obama today told families of the children and teachers who died at Sandy Hook Elementary that we have not forgotten our promise to help prevent future tragedies and reduce gun violence in our country.

Increasing Access to Mental Health Services President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget includes a critical $205 million investment in programs to help identify mental health concerns early, improve access to mental health services and support safer school environments, and invests $30 million in tools and research that will expand our understanding of gun violence prevention, including key mental health issues.

First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts a Student Workshop Celebrating “Memphis Soul” Yesterday First Lady Michelle Obama hosted an interactive student workshop event: “Soulsville, USA: The History of Memphis Soul,” in the State Dining Room.