From NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.Black smoke has emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel,signifying that the cardinals selected to choose next pope have not reached a decision on their first try.Earlier today, cardinals chanted the Litany of Saints as they filed into the chapel to start the process of electing anew pope.New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was among the first to recite the oath of secrecy before the start of the papal conclave.Pope Benedict is said to be following the proceedings from home.He is the first pontiff to resign in 600 years.House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan sayshis newly unveiled budget plan will balance the U.S. budget within a decade.NPR's Brakkton Booker reportsthis year's spending plan is nearly identical to the one Ryan proposed last year.There was much anticipation for the Wisconsin congressman's new budget plan.It calls for repealing the president's health care lawand reshaping medicare into a voucher-like program for future recipients.Both were hallmarks in his 2012 budget."What we believe in this divided government era.We need to put up our vision.We think we owe the country a balanced budget."Congressman Ryan's budget projects a $7 billion surplus in fiscal year 2023and is likely to sell to the House.Senate Democrats unveil their own budget plan tomorrow
