Real gross domestic product growth was slower than previously reported. According to its advance report, the Department of Commerce estimated real GDP growth of 3.2 % for the 4th quarter of 2010. However, ACTUAL real GDP growth was only 2.8%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (part of the Commerce Dept.).

http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/gdpnewsrelease.htm

These numbers indicate that the US economy is still sluggish and that unemployment will remain high for the foreseeable future.

In order to combat the sluggishness, Obama suggests that the federal government spend $1.6 trillion is doesn't have. And Mrs. Obama took a ski trip to Colorado. 

Clear examples of 'Hope and Change' belt-tightening . . . .

later. iowan15