Obama Defends Push to Cut Tax Deductions for Charitable Gifts

In Congress, members of both parties have spoken out against Obama's proposal since it was introduced last month. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.), in an interview on MSNBC, said: "That's going to be controversial. And, obviously, charitable institutions will be -- have great concern. Clearly, one of their greatest concerns will be very, very large-income donors who make very substantial contributions to very worthwhile enterprises."