President: Proposals won't add to budget deficit

Obama gives his 4th State of the Union address

Published: Feb 12 2013 11:12:15 PM EST Updated On: Feb 13 2013 03:48:32 AM EST

President Barack Obama said the proposals he offered in his State of the Union address to bolster the economy won't add to the budget deficit.

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