http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000209842&play=1
In this interview on CNBC on 10/21/13 Steve Odland argues that consumer confidence is poor and that is negatively impacting consumer spending (70% of GDP) and small business investment. Government policy needs long term change to improve confidence: long-term tax, social security, and Medicare reform all are needed. A framework needs to be put in place to begin to take at least small steps in the coming months for confidence to pick up.