Entries in President Obama (177)
Illinois GOP Chair Blasts Democrats For Wrecking State's Economy
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady argues that Democrats have damaged his state’s economy. (0:44)
RNC Chair: Illinois Economy Suffers Under Obama
While President Obama traverls to Illinois Wednesday, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus argued that the state has entered a downward spiral since Obama took office (0:29)
RNC Chair: Obama's Economy Has Failed
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus says that Obama has promised a jobs plan but has continuously failed to follow through (0:29)



RNC Chair Calls On Obama To Cancel Vacation And Do His Job
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus calls on President Obama to stay at the White House and do his job rather than campaign and plan his vacation to Martha’s Vineyard (0:24)
RNC Chair Criticizes Obama's Bus Tour
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus criticizes Obama’s bus tour for costing taxpayers money when it appears to be an unofficial part of his 2012 presidential campaign (1:00)
Don't Accept Donations From Special Interest Groups, Says Long-Shot Presidential Hopeful
GOP presidential candidate Buddy Roemer calls upon presidential candidates to lead freely without accepting substantial donations from private interest groups as President Obama has done. (0:34)
Secretary Clinton Announces Additional Aid For Somalia
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that additional funding from the US that will be sent to Somalia to help those in need (0:48)
For Obama, Hope Springs Eternal
President Obama says the US will always be a AAA nation despite what rating agencies may say. (1:20)







Obama Urges Congres To Focus On Jobs
President Obama suggests that Congress extend payroll tax cuts unemployment insurance benefits to improve the economy. (1:09)
Obama: "Super Committee" Must Compromise To Improve Bond Rating
President Obama says bipartisan lawmakers on the new Joint “Super Committee” must compromise and put the nation’s interests before their own to improve America’s credit rating (00:57)




Obama Calls For Tax, Entitlement Reforms
President Obama explains that the prolonged debate over the debt ceiling has impacted the economy and “dampened consumer confidence.” But, he says, by making tax reforms and “modest adjustments” to healthcare programs, the U.S. can improve its long-term financial outlook. (1:23)





Obama: U.S. As A Nation Should Be Rated AAAA
President Obama says that top investors, including billionaire Warren Buffett, believe that the U.S.’s credit rating is still very high (00:17)




Obama: Lack Of Political Compromise Cost U.S. Its Triple-A Rating
President Obama explains that the government’s credit rating was downgraded to AA+ from AAA because of Congress’ inability to compromise on a long-term debt reduction plan. (00:20)
Obama: Congress Will Focus On Jobs In September
President Obama says that Congress will focus on creating jobs through various legislative measures once they return to session in September. (00:26)




Obama: We Need More Focus On Expanding Economy
President Obama says that the bipartisan compromise on deficit reduction has put the nation in a better fiscal situation, but more needs to be done to improve the economy and strengthen long-term finances. (00:36)
Obama: "Things Will Get Better"
President Obama anticipates that the nation will get through its economic slump with a “self sustaining cycle” in which people continue to spend and companies continue to hire.” (00:21)



Obama Appaluds Jobs Gained In July
President Obama explains that the economy in July yielded the strongest number of private-sector jobs since April, which has in turn decreased the unemployment rate slightly. (00:13)



Obama: Both Parties Must Grow Economy
President Obama explains that it is the responsibility of both Republicans and Democrats to move the nation forward (00:28)


Union Leader Praises Obama's Vision On FTAs, Not Execution
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says that President Obama has put the country on the road to recovery, but that “the scale is not there.” (3:17)




