Sperling Says Both Cuts And Revenues Must Be A Part Of Economic Recovery

Gene Sperling, Director of the National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, listed two plans we need to achieve sustained economic growth while speaking at the Economic Club’s luncheon. (0:30)

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Carney: Americans Can't Wait For GOP To Act

During today’s White House briefing, Press Secretary Jay Carney says President Obama will do everything in his power to help struggling Americans who “can’t wait until Republicans suddenly decide that it’s the right time to help the economy grow”. (0:33)

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Google Is Encouraging Economic Growth, Says Chairman

Eric Schmidt, executive Chairman of Google Inc., explains that Google is helping the economy by consistently hiring more employees, investing in mobile technology and investing in local goods and services by helping small businesses get online (1:14)

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Geithner: Force of Economic Storm Weakening

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner explains what the current administration is doing to get the economy back on track. (0:37)
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Senator Casey talks about Obama's economic plan

Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (D-Pa.) discusses how Barack Obama plans to help out middle class families. (0:49)
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U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab on the Trade Deficit

Speaking to Scholars at the Woodrow Wilson International Center Tuesday, Ambassador Schwab discusses misconceptions and solutions to the United States’ trade imbalance. Reminding her listeners that 80% of the recent deficit increase can be attributed to rising oil costs, she highlights policies aimed at increasing exports.

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