Weekly Address: Solar Power & a Clean Energy Economy
Oct. 2, 2010 - The President points to a revolutionary new solar plant that will employ 1,000 people and power 140,000 homes. The plant is possible due to the investments in the clean energy economy, which Congressional Republicans want to eliminate.
Nov. 29, 2010 - President Obama announces his intention to seek a two-year pay freeze for civilian Federal employees, a measure that would provide $28 billion in cumulative savings over the next five years.
Oct. 16, 2010 - The President lays out his agenda to foster investment here at home. He vows to close the tax loopholes for sending jobs and profits overseas the Congressional Republicans have tried to protect.
Oct. 9, 2010 - The President explains that even as we focus on creating jobs immediately, we must also ensure the economy is better for our children by investing in education – not cutting it by 20% as Congressional Republicans propose.
Oct. 8, 2010 - The President bids farewell to his outgoing Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, and appoints Pete Rouse the new Interim Chief of Staff, holds the first ever Community College Summit at the White House alongside Dr. Biden and much more.
Oct. 11, 2010 - After meeting with Cabinet secretaries, former secretaries of Transportation and mayors and governors on infrastructure investment, the President discusses why it will help our country and boost our economy.