<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Did the Obama administration have significant levels of deficit spending?
<|assistant|>
Yes, the Obama administration had significant levels of deficit spending during his tenure. In particular, the deficit grew from $480 billion in 2008 to nearly $1.4 trillion in 2011. The fiscal year 2009 saw the highest amount of government spending in US history. While it did decrease in the following years, it remained significantly above precrisis levels.