CBS Evening News with Kate Couric: Obama's goal: Cut deficit by $4 trillion over 12 years
EVENING NEWS TOP STORIES Hi everyone, President Obama says he can reduce the federal debt by $4 trillion over 12 years by cutting spending, while raising taxes for the wealthiest Americans. His proposal is just the latest salvo in what promises to be a long war over government spending. Chip Reid examines the plan, while Anthony Mason explains the debate over raising the nation's debt ceiling. Elaine Quijano reports on a chilling story in Newburgh, New York. A young mother drove her minivan into the Hudson River, killing herself and three of her children. A fourth child, who's 10, survived by climbing out of the window, and swimming to shore. It's happened again. Another air traffic controller, apparently asleep in the tower-this time in Reno, NV. That word comes as the Transportation Department announced plans to add more controllers to overnight shifts. Wyatt Andrews reports. States spend $50 billion each year on priso