The bad habit of deficit spending is more apparent than ever, and pressures on the federal budget will soon get worse. It is not enough to support deficit reduction in principle. The challenge is to see what changes most Americans are willing to accept as the best way out of a difficult situation. The public is invited to join the discussion at a National Issues Forum about The $9 Trillion Debt: Breaking the Habit of Deficit Spending.The public is invited to join the discussion at a forum moderated by librarians who have undergone training from National Issues Forums, a network of civic, educational, and other organizations and individuals, whose common interest is to promote public deliberation in America. More information at www.nifi.org Registration required; call 609.924.9529, ext.. 220 to register. The library will provide participants with free discussion guides and other books and media to support their deliberations.