The Economy and Afghanistan War
President Obama spoke about the U.S. economy and the war in Afghanistan. He continued his call for a long-term deficit deal that would inclu… read more
President Obama spoke about the U.S. economy and the war in Afghanistan. He continued his call for a long-term deficit deal that would include new tax revenue and modifications to Medicare and Social Security programs. He suggested that further cuts to other government programs would be very difficult to achieve. He also spoke about the August 6, 2011, helicopter crash oin Afghanistan that killed 38 people, including members of a Navy SEAL team. close
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