Even if U.S.economic output expands in 2010 and more Americans head back to work, both critics and supporters of the president say the nation faces a more serious challenge to future economic viability: a rapidly growing deficit and a national debt estimated at more than $12 trillion.

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That was seen as a direct challenge to Google and its future in search via mobile apps.

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"We simply cannot tolerate any challenge now and in the future, " Abe said.

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The NSBA survey found that 68% considered economic uncertainty to be the biggest challenge to the future growth and survival of their business (not a great shocker in an election year).

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