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Tonight at 9: President Obama Addresses the Nation

Summary: 
President Obama addresses the nation on the stalemate in Washington over avoiding default and the best approach to cutting deficits.

Tonight at 9 p.m. EDT President Obama will address the nation on the stalemate in Washington over avoiding default and the best approach to cutting deficits. 

Watch the speech live tonight at WhiteHouse.gov/live and engage with Administration Officials all week. 

Starting tomorrow, White House Administration Officials will hold "Office Hours" on our social networks to answer your questions about the President’s speech and the ongoing deficit debate. Brian Deese, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council and Special Assistant to the President, will be answering your questions on Twitter tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Ask your questions with the hashtag #WHChat and stay tuned for opportunities to engage throughout week.