PRESIDENT OBAMA IN NEW ORLEANS

PRESIDENT OBAMA IN NEW ORLEANS
Nov 8, 2013



President Obama spoke at the Port of New Orleans about the economy and urged lawmakers to increase spending on infrastructure such as ports and roads in order to boost exports and improve the economy in both the long and short term. He also called for greater investment in education and spoke about health care reform implementation.

SEQUESTRATION AND NATIONAL DEFENSE

SEQUESTRATION AND NATIONAL DEFENSE

Army, Air Force, Marine, and Navy chiefs testified on the impact of sequestration budget cuts to national defense programs. They warned the cuts would compromise the military’s ability to defend the country and could cause higher casualties.

Weekly Presidential Address

Weekly Presidential Address

Nov 2, 2013

President Obama delivered his weekly address. He urged Congress to keep growing the economy and creating good jobs by stopping the cycle of self-inflicted wounds and passing a federal budget that would reflect the priorities of making smart cuts and closing tax loopholes, while investing in areas that create opportunities for the middle class and the future generations.