For his part, Mr Obama has acknowledged the urgency of addressing entitlements, but said more specifics would have to await his draft budget proposal, due for submission in mid-February.

• 奥巴马已经认识到了解决补助问题的紧迫性，但是他说要制定更多具体措施，还需等他的预算案草案二月中旬递交后再议。