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Office Hours with Brian Deese 7/27/11

Brian Deese, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, responds to your questions on the ongoing deficit debate on Twitter during White House Office Hours. http://www.wh.gov/officehours

  1. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    WH Office Hours starting soon: Brian Deese, Obama's econ advisor, will be answering your Qs on the #debt & #deficit. Ask with #whchat.
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:00:45
  2. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    Brian just got here -- we've got a lot of great Qs so far for the #whchat. Keep them coming! We'll get to as many as we can.
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:02:30
  3. danielbmichel1
    danielbmichel1@danielbmichel1
    #whchat What % of our accumulated debt is war spending?
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 08:12:18
  4. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    .@danielbmichel1 diff b/t savings projected for 2011 & actual debt = $12.7T. $1.4T is from wars in iraq & afghan. See http://wh.gov/rBp
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:05:28
  5. WillAndras
    WillAndras@WillAndras
    Does the president support Harry Reid's debt plan even w/o revenue increases? #whchat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:04:06
  6. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    .@WillAndras: POTUS goal is $4T balanced plan, but Reid is responsible downpayment and compromise. #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:07:33
  7. AndrewSorensen1
    AndrewSorensen1@AndrewSorensen1
    #whchat what are the key differences on the Rep House and Dem Senate plans?
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:05:59
  8. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    .@AndrewSorensen1: Boehner plan leaves cloud of uncertainty over economy; Reid plan reduces the deficit and removes uncertainty #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:11:42
  9. Editornado
    Editornado@Editornado
    #whchat Don't let Boehner, TP, et al say "new taxes" when it's a RESTORATION of taxes paid under their god Reagan. Restore=positive word.
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:10:48
  10. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    .@Editornado Reagan: “Would u rather reduce deficits...by raising revenue from those who r not now paying fair share..." http://wh.gov/rZi
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:15:45
  11. yoyoitsflo
    yoyoitsflo@yoyoitsflo
    Is a deal likely to be reached before August 2? #whchat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:15:26
  12. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    .@yoyoitsflo: we're confident the answer is yes. Time for Congress to act. #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:16:59
  13. allencw
    allencw@allencw
    .@whitehouse But what are the actual differences between the House/Senate plans (not just the perceived results)? #whchat @andrewsorensen1
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:15:01
  14. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    .@allencw: Boehner plan is short term forces another debt limit vote in just a few months - that creates ongoing uncertainty #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:18:45
  15. aseaborne
    aseaborne@aseaborne
    Nope cutting funding cuts jobs.RT @matthewfrake: #whchat Do any debt ceiling plans factor in job creation for out of work Americans?
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:18:22
  16. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    .@aseaborne: POTUS wants extended payroll tax cut & unemployment insurance now to help those struggling and to support the economy #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:20:40
  17. scottdyas
    scottdyas@scottdyas
    Can somebody explain "Broadening the Tax Base"? Both Reps&Dems keep using the term. Sounds like code for something nefarious. #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:20:21
  18. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    .@scottdyas broadening base isn't a conspiracy theory; means removing ineffective provisions like spec. breaks for corp jet owners #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:23:26
  19. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    Brian Deese from NEC is here answering your Qs on the #debt debate during WH Office Hours. Use #whchat to join the Q&A. http://t.co/qnJdilh
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:24:02
  20. JDGreen07
    JDGreen07@JDGreen07
    Why not Drop foreign aid by a significant amount, demand repayment of bailout money or levy fines. Loan out but not pay SS or bills? #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:22:54
  21. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    .@JDGreen07: Foreign aid is < 1% of the budget; need to make tough choices all around, on defense, domestic spending & entitlements #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:26:15
  22. suzannegypsy
    suzannegypsy@suzannegypsy
    @whitehouse . #WHCHAT What is the status of the FAA?
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:22:38
  23. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    .@suzannegypsy: Bc Congress hasn't acted, nearly 4k workers have been furloughed. #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:33:07
  24. slytherinbunney
    slytherinbunney@slytherinbunney
    @whitehouse Brian, why are both parties refusing to compromise, when people's lives are at stake? Is this a political game to them? #whchat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:28:20
  25. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    .@slytherinbunney: We agree, this is about families & jobs & our economy. POTUS is ready to find common ground but need balance #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 27 2011 11:33:29

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