| The Best Way to Finish the Job of Deficit Reduction Yesterday, in a statement from the Briefing Room, President Obama explained that while our economy is headed in the right direction, looming automatic budget cuts will cost jobs and slow down our recovery. Those deep, indiscriminate cuts aren't the best way to meet the $4 trillion in deficit reduction needed to stabilize our debt. The best way to finish that job of deficit reduction? A "balanced mix of spending cuts and tax reform," the President said. Watch President Obama's remarks. 
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We're working towards Petitions 2.0, releasing an API, and inviting a small group to join us on February 22, 2013 for the White House Open Data Day Hackathon. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:50 AM: The President departs the White House en route to Annapolis, Maryland 10:10 AM: The President arrives in Annapolis, Maryland 10:30 AM: The President attends the Senate Democratic Issues Conference 11:30 AM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney  12:25 PM: The President departs Annapolis, Maryland 2:00 PM: The President makes a personnel announcement 4:00 PM: The Vice President administers the oath of office at a ceremonial swearing-in for Secretary of State John Kerry at the State Department 7:30 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the House Democratic Issues Conference Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live Get Updates Sign up for the Daily Snapshot Stay Connected | 
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