THE SUPPLY SIDER IN CHIEF:

Barack Obama touts tax cuts (ABBY PHILLIP, 1/8/11, Politico)

President Barack Obama, the political battle over tax cuts behind him, focused his weekly address on encouraging businesses to take advantage of provisions that he said will save them money and spur economic growth.

“Independent experts have concluded that, taken together, this package of tax cuts will significantly accelerate the pace of our economic recovery, spurring additional jobs and growth,” the president said.