Barack Obama Answered

The President talks about his Administration’s focus on moving the economy forward and urges Congress to pass legislation that will benefit small businesses in remarks to the press after meeting with his economic team at the White House. August 30, 2010.

Vice President Joe Biden details the role the Recovery Act has played in funding innovation that will help build a foundation for a more robust and competitive American economy. August 24, 2010.

President Obama holds a town hall meeting with Young African Leaders from over 50 countries about the future of Africa in an interconnected world and the role of the United States as a partner with African nations. August 3, 2010.

Before leaving for the G20 Summit in Toronto, President Obama praises Congress for moving forward on passing Wall Street Reform legislation that will help prevent future financial meltdowns, increase consumer protections, and maintain a robust private economy. June 25, 2010.

President Obama calls on Congress to pass legislation to provide new tax credits and lending incentives that will help small businesses grow and create new jobs. June 11, 2010.

President Obama speaks about how clean energy investments can diminish the environmental risks of continued use of fossil fuels and provide new jobs and opportunities after touring the Solyndra solar panel plant in Fremont, CA. May 26, 2010.

The President speaks about the Federal response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and says that the economy is on right track after news that the economy grew at 3.2 percent in the first quarter of the year, the third straight quarter of growth. April 30, 2010.

President Obama hosts a public meeting of the Presidents Economic Recovery Advisory Board.

The President speaks to the Quarterly Meeting of the Business Roundtable in Washington DC about the economy and creating new jobs. February 24, 2010.

President Obama establishes The National Commission On Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, headed by Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, to help the Nations long-term fiscal picture and guide responsible Federal spending. February 18, 2010.