Deficit too high, Geithner says
Mum on tax increases, he tags growth and jobs as priorities
Posted: November 2, 2009 at 5:12 a.m.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner acknowledged Sunday that the federal budget deficit is too high, but said the priorities now are economic growth and job creation.
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