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WHILE some may see this as propaganda here is some good information from the White House on what has been done and what they are trying to do to stimulate the economy and create jobs. If you are not satisfied and have a question click the link at the bottom of the page and send your question or comments on to the WH. I am glad they send this out, it shows the administration is at least trying to do something, whis is a lot better than the constant negativity and obstructionism from the Republican Party.

Economy and Jobs Agenda Tuesday, August 10, 2010

The Week In Economy and Jobs July marked the seventh consecutive month of positive private sector job growth with 71,000 private sector jobs added last month.  While the positive private sector jobs numbers are a good sign, the pace of growth was not enough to reduce the overall unemployment rate, which remained at 9.5%. On Friday, President Obama visited Gelberg Signs, a small business in DC that’s currently hiring new workers and making new investments in their technology thanks in part to two Small Business Administration loans.  In his remarks at Gelberg Signs the President called on Congress to move forward with job-saving initiatives like tax credits for small businesses and providing assistance to states to save teacher, police, and firefighter’s jobs. Highlights Caldecott Tunnel Fourth Bore a Stimulus Success Story; Project to Add Desperately Needed Highway Capacity August 10, 2010 Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood discusses the nation's second largest highway project supported by the Recovery Act. Wall Street Reform & LinkedIn August 6, 2010 Deputy Communications Director Jen Psaki weighs in on the Wall Street Reform discussion amongst the White House LinkedIn group. President Obama Pushes "Made in America" to Boost Recovery August 6, 2010 Speaking on the latest jobs numbers, the President had words for Republicans who have been relentlessly blocking any measure to give the economy another boost: “We need to do what’s right, not what’s political – and we need to do it now.” The Employment Situation in July August 6, 2010 Private nonfarm payroll employment increased by 71,000 in July and the unemployment rate remained at 9.5%. Grown Locally and Sold Globally: Creating Jobs Through Agricultural Exports August 6, 2010 Ambassador Ron Kirk attends the Bangor State Fair in Maine and discusses how trade can support well-paying jobs domestically with local business leaders, workers, and farmers. President Obama at a Ford Plant on the American Auto Industry, Jobs & History August 5, 2010 The President rounds out his tour of the Big 3 American automakers. President Obama at AFL-CIO on the Economy: "Made In America" August 4, 2010Speaking at the AFL-CIO Executive Council Meeting here in DC, the President discusses the progress so far on the economy and his vision for what still needs to be done. USDA and the Commerce Department Supporting Broadband Access and Economic Opportunity Across America through the Recovery Act August 4, 2010 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke report on how their agencies are undertaking new projects in the coming weeks to help improve the nation's broadband infrastructure. Help Where It's Needed August 4, 2010 Jared Bernstein, Chief Economic Advisor to the Vice President, debunks another misunderstanding of the Recovery Act and where the help has been going. There They Go Again: Two Senators Continue False and Misleading Attacks on Recovery Act August 3, 2010 Jared Bernstein, Chief Economic Advisor to the Vice President, debunks the latest recycled attack on the Recovery Act from Senators John McCain and Tom Coburn. The Economy in Perspective August 2, 2010 As the President continues to work to boost job creation and strengthen our economy every day, a couple charts put the economic progress in perspective. Your Questions Got questions? Submit your questions here and we will answer one reader question per week in future editions of the Economy and Jobs Agenda.