(CNN) - President Obama needs economic growth to reduce the deficit. Tax cuts alone cannot do it. It was economic growth in the 1990's that eliminated the deficit.
The president is trying to argue his major spending proposals will lead to this needed economic growth.
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@wolfblitzercnn: New SitRoom start time. Beg. mid-Jan, we're on 5-7p ET. Our excellent team can focus on 2 solid hrs. Less becomes more.
Updated: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:45:58 -0800
@psteinhauserCNN: New CNN Poll: Tiger Woods' standing with Americans takes a big hit but there appears to be a big racial divide - http://bit.ly/6dW44s
Updated: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:28:45 -0800
@wolfblitzercnn: Trifecta -- NOT. My Redskins, Bills and Packers all lose this weekend. Very sad.
Updated: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:40:09 -0800
@HornickCNN: RT @andersoncooper: Interactive: The top 10 Health-Care-Reform Players http://bit.ly/6C3OlX
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