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<p>President Barack Obama signs an executive order creating the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. From left are, Vice President Joe Biden, and the co-chairs, Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p>

<p>President Barack Obama signs an executive order creating the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. From left are, Vice President Joe Biden, and the co-chairs, Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)</p>

February 20, 2010

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Deficit panel can be candid: Budget cuts will hurt
February 20, 2010 11 p.m.

Deficit panel can be candid: Budget cuts will hurt

Commission must come up with a plan by Dec. 1

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's new deficit commission might give Americans a slap in the face about the sacrifices needed to avoid bankrupting future generations - maybe working until age 70, paying higher taxes and spending more of their own money for doctors' visits and prescriptions.