President Obama on Tax Cuts Framework and Meeting with CEOs
Dec. 15, 2010 - The President urges Congress to pass legislation on tax cuts and unemployment insurance and says he plans to discuss ideas to continue to grow the economy in a meeting with many of the country’s top business leaders.
Nov. 29, 2010 - President Obama announces his intention to seek a two-year pay freeze for civilian Federal employees, a measure that would provide $28 billion in cumulative savings over the next five years.
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. 13, 2010 - President Obama commends the Senate for passing a bill that will extend tax cuts and unemployment insurance and calls on the House to move swiftly to pass the legislation.
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.
