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President Obama Answers #My2k Questions on Twitter

During a live Twitter Q&A from the White House, President Obama answered questions about the need to extend the middle-class tax cuts, explained why Congress must act, and encouraged people around the country to continue to adding their voices to the debate.

  1. Good to see lots of folks on twitter speaking out on extending middle class tax cuts. I'll answer some Qs on that at 2ET. Ask w/ #My2k –bo
  2. At 2 PM ET, POTUS will answer questions on @twitter about extending middle class tax cuts. Ask with #My2k & follow along @whitehouse
  3. hey guys - this is barack. ready to answer your questions on fiscal cliff & #my2k. Let's get started. -bo
  4. Photo of Pres Obama answering #My2k questions on twitter right now @whitehouse: campl.us/m5HY
  5. Mr. President, can you assure us that any "fiscal cliff" negotiations regarding entitlement reform will not hurt the most needy? #My2K
  6. .@pmmckenzie we can reduce deficit in balanced way by ending tax cuts for top 2% + reforms that strengthen safety net & invest in future -bo
  7. Mr. President, why won't keeping tax rates low across the board encourage more hires and therefore more tax revenue? #my2k
  8. .@mike5673 high end tax cuts do least for economic growth & cost almost $1T. extending middle class cuts boosts consumer demand & growth -bo
  9. @BarackObama #My2k As a recent college grad w/o a full time job, these cuts wouldn't help me, would they?
  10. .@dontbeaprat cuts w/out revenue = reductions in student loans; work/study & college tax credits expire. Bad for growth. like your hair! -bo
  11. Photo of Pres Obama's hands typing #My2k answers @ whitehouse: http://pic.twitter.com/DhsfAN1b
  12. @whitehouse what is your opposition to taking away deductions for the 2% rather than up the rate? Seems like a reasonable compromise #My2K
  13. .@huntertred not enough revenue, unless you end charitable deductions, etc. less revenue=more cuts in education etc wh.gov/5rTh -bo
  14. @BarackObama Mr. President, Why not place more emphasis on reducing government spending, than on raising revenues? #My2K #WHChat
  15. .@davidosteen (part 1) already cut $1T+ in gov spending last yr. Discretionary spending lowest as % of GDP since ike. #my2k
  16. .@davidosteen (part 2) Open to more smart cuts but not in areas like R&D, edu that help growth & jobs, or hurt vulnerable (eg disabled) - bo
  17. As a home owner, I worry deductions for home owners are at risk. Is that the case? #My2k
  18. .@soitgoesem breaks for middle class impt for families & econ. if top rates don't go up, danger that middle class deductions get hit - bo
  19. @whitehouse Is there a minimum ratio of revenue increases to spending cuts that you're looking for, or simply a balanced approach? #my2k
  20. .@jjfein don't expect 100% my budget; room to negotiate. if you incl $1T+ in cuts already made, rough balance b/w rev & cuts does trick -bo
  21. .@Mica4Life da bears still gotta shot, despite sad loss this weekend! plus rose will return for playoffs!!! -bo
  22. Gotta go. Thx. Keep pressure on Congress. Call, email, tweet your Member & tell them what 2k means to you. Lets get it done. #my2k -bo

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