Deficit Tops Public’s Priorities

SEQUESTER SHOWDOWN: There were no signs at the White House yesterday that both sides are actively talking to avert the sequester. But White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said yesterday theres a “great deal of activity behind the scenes to get something done, reports ABCs Devin Dwyer. At his briefing, Carney pointed fingers at the GOP: “This is an indefensible position. The choice that Republicans are making is ¦throw these people out of work in order to protect these special tax breaks for corporate jet owners and oil and gas...