Deficit, debt to test Obama tax pledge
Advisers see tough choices ahead
Posted: August 30, 2009 at 3:42 a.m.
During last year's presidential campaign, President Barack Obama vowed to enact an agenda without raising taxes on the middle class, a pledge that budget experts viewed with skepticism. Since then, a severe recession, deficits and a national debt that is swelling toward a 50-year high have made his promise harder to keep.
This story is only available from the archives. Click here to contact the online desk.
Front Section, Pages 1, 8 on 08/30/2009
(Advertisement)
« Previous Story
State efforts for gamblers' ills not ready
Nearly 10,000 calls have been made to the National Council on Problem Gambling's hot line from Arkansas area codes the past 3 1 /2 years. Read »
Next Story »
U.S.: Pakistan altered missiles sent for defe...
The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according... Read »
Comments
To report abuse or misuse of this area please hit the "Suggest Removal" link in the comment to alert our online managers. Please read our comment policy.
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Registration is required to make comments. Click here to LOGIN.
You can register for FREE to post comments and receive alerts.