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Vox Pop Hour 1 : Reducing the National Deficit : 04/12/11

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Albany, NY – President Barack Obama is likely to say the words "tax increase" when he gives his speech tomorrow on reducing the deficit. Obama is expected to bring back his recommendation to end Bush-era tax cuts for households earning more than $250,000 a year. Experts say any comprehensive deficit-reduction plan must include a mix of spending cuts and tax increases. WAMC's Alan Chartock talks about this and more with listeners...