Weekly Address: Protecting the Middle Class & the Economy
Dec. 11, 2010 - The President strongly urges both parties in Congress to pass the compromise on tax cuts, unemployment insurance, and job creation. Not doing so would hurt the middle class, those struggling to find work, and the economy itself.
Dec. 18, 2010 - President Obama urges the Senate to heed the calls from Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, every living Republican Secretary of State, NATO allies, and leadership of the military: ratify the New START Treaty with Russia.
Dec. 4, 2010 - With President Obama visiting troops in Afghanistan, Vice President Biden says Congress must extend both the middle class tax cuts and unemployment insurance for the sake of those families and the broader economy.
Mar. 5, 2011 - The President calls for Democrats and Republicans to come together on a budget that cuts wasteful spending without sacrificing job creating investments in education, innovation, and infrastructure.
Feb. 26, 2011 - The President discusses examples he's seen of how America can win the future. He urges Congress to heed these examples in budget debate to tighten our belts without eliminating investments in innovation, education and infrastructure.
Jan. 25, 2011 - President Obama speaks about moving forward to create jobs, out-compete in the global economy by investing in innovation and education, and win the future for our children and our country - enhanced with visual information and aids.
