President Obama has established a presidential commission to look into ways of reducing the ballooning federal deficit.&nbsp; One idea being considered is a European-style value added tax.&nbsp; If such a tax was implemented, what effect would it have on the deficit? On consumer spending? On the tax burden of Americans?&nbsp; For the full story, see: &nbsp;<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/39505012">www.cnbc.com/id/39505012</a>