Posts Tagged ‘Economy’

White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing. Good afternoon. Let’s start with one very quick scheduling update. On Monday, September 6, 2010 — Labor Day — President Obama will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he will attend the Milwaukee Laborfest, organized by the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, and make remarks there on the economy. So, more details on the exact time of departure a little bit later on. Yes, ma’am. Q Obviously two big elements of foreign policy in play this week. Does the President think that ending the combat mission in Iraq in any way affects the prospect of Middle East peace? MR. GIBBS: Look, I would say, first and foremost, that throughout the President’s time in the White House — and as you know and remember, that one of the very first things the President did upon walking into the Oval Office was to initiate calls around — into the region about a lasting, long-term Middle East peace process. So we have always believed that it was in the interest of those in the region to seek that long-term, lasting peace, separate and apart from any other regional issue. And I think the White House still continues to believe that’s very much the case. I will say — and you’ll hear this a little bit from the President tomorrow — as we are ending our combat role in Iraq there are additional national security priorities and additional domestic priorities that we can and will be focusing …

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At home in the White House: Michelle Obama. As broadcast: Second hour, Part 9 of 12 An NBC Special Presentation. Inside The Obama White House. Brian Williams Reports.

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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.

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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.

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Vice President Joe Biden talks about the steps the Administration has taken to strengthen the American auto industry as he visits the Chrysler Toledo Assembly Complex in Toledo, OH. August 23, 2010.

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President Obama responds to Rep. Joe Barton’s (R-TX) remarks about bipartisanship: “On the one hand, the majority has to be inclusive. On the other hand, the minority has to be constructive.” “…what you should see, i think, is the majority saying ‘what are your ideas?’ The minority has then got to come up with those ideas and not just want to blow the thing up.” visit: firedoglake.com

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President Barack Obama talks directly to the American people about the immediate need for action on the economy. Join your friends and neighbors at an Economic Recovery House Meeting in your community: my.barackobama.com

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President Obama Economy and the American Family President Obama holds a discussion on the economy with local families in the backyard of the Weithman family in Columbus OH

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President Obama White House West Wing Week: “Turkey Turkey and a Jammer” This week, travel with the First Family to Panama City Beach, Florida for a weekend of swimming, mini-golf, and meeting with local business owners. Next up, the President hits the road traveling to Milwaukee, Seattle and Columbus to talk to business owners and families about the economy.

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BREAKING NEWS VIDEO Video Courtesy US Department of Defense. President Obama Vacations in Marthas Vineyard and Cape Cod Air Force One Marine One Politics Business Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton aboard Air Force One en route Cape Cod, MA Aboard Air Force One, En Route Cape Cod, Massachusetts 1:28 PM EDT MR. BURTON: Thank you for joining us on our trip to Martha’s Vineyard. For starters, I just wanted to ask, and for folks who read the transcript of this, that the privacy of the First Family is respected. And, you know, the girls will obviously be out and about and the First Family will be doing things — you know, it’s just like last year. We appreciate the hospitality of the folks at Martha’s Vineyard. And the First Family had such a great time, they’re looking forward to a great time again. We just hope that the local and national reporters respect the privacy of the girls, especially. So with that, I’m happy to take some questions. Q The economy, the numbers this morning were very bad. I know the President has come out and made a statement, but how bad does the White House think this is? I mean, is the economy — did the economy really hit a wall in August, as it looks like? Do you think there’s a real risk of a double-dip recession? MR. BURTON: The President’s view is that there are going to be a lot of indicators that show some movement in different directions, but there’s no doubt that we have not done everything that we can to keep moving the …

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