President Obama started talking about a “To-Do List” for Congress during an Albany New York speech. Today’s Weekly Address follows up with the five items which are available on the whitehouse.gov website.
We all know the past few years have been difficult for this country. After the worst recession of our lifetimes, it will take longer than any of us would like for the economy to fully recover. But there are plenty of steps we can take to speed up the recovery. There are things we can do – right now – to help create jobs and restore some of the financial security that so many families have lost.
Just as he did during his Albany speech, the President explains the list is short so it can easily be read by your representatives (a jab at all the long legislation usually landing on his desk for signature – filled with little goodies for lobbyists).
1. Reward American Jobs, Not Outsourcing
2. Expand Refinancing For Responsible Homeowners
3. Invest in Tax Credits for Small Business Jobs
4. Invest in Clean Energy Manufacturing
5. Create a Veterans Jobs Corps
Is this a realistic list? Nope. It isn’t even a new one but just organized well enough for the campaign.
I particularly enjoyed the ending of his address:
You’re working harder. You’re meeting your responsibilities. Your representatives in Washington should do the same. Let’s push Congress to do the right thing. Let’s keep moving this country forward together.
Moving forward should be his campaign slogan.