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The President on Financial Reform

The President continues the drumbeat on financial reform, talking about the benefits of reform, specifically Main Street benefits. The President knows that this is a political winner, and I think the Republicans know it as well. I would expect the … Continue reading

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President Obama on Health Care Reform

With health care reform one month old the President reviews some of the upfront benefits of the changes, including help for seniors in the “donut hole”, health care tax breaks for small business, a patients bill of rights, and a … Continue reading

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The President Takes on Court Ruling on Campaign Finance

The President takes on the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission in his weekly talk, calling on Congress to remedy the Court ruling through legislation. The President picks some low hanging fruit in pointing out that … Continue reading

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The President on the Auto Industry

The President talks this week about the rebound in the domestic auto industry, with some good news coming out of both General Motors and Chrysler. G.M. paid back both U.S. and Canadian Government loans five years ahead of schedule, an … Continue reading

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The President on Financial Reform

The President used his weekly talk to highlight proposed financial reforms, taking aim at Mitch McConnell and the Republicans for not only opposing reform but for painting that opposition as opposition to “bank bailouts”. I think that this issue is … Continue reading

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The President on Tax policy

The President talks on tax policy during his weekly address. He speaks of some of the new tax breaks that have been implemented during his Administration. He also talks about closing some tax loopholes exploited by some in the corporate … Continue reading

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Easter Greetings from President Obama

Holiday greetings from President Obama.

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The President on Student Loan and Health Reform

The President talks about reform in the student loan area, promoting a program that will save taxpayers many billions of dollars. He also continues his health care victory lap!

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The President on Financial Reform

The President talks financial reform in this weeks address, calling on the Senate Banking Committee to pass a robust reform bill. President Obama talks about some of the excesses that led us to the brink of disaster, and how reform … Continue reading

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The President on Education

The President talks about education, and how we as a nation may be falling behind in this critical area. He speaks to reforms he is advocating to move our educational system forward.

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