the grip and grin shot – as the President enters the chamber
Topic: Economy and Economic Agenda
"We will rebuild, we will recover, we will emerge stronger than before."
Banks, lenders, what about the real estate agents and brokers? Real estate industry needs regulation and oversight.
Agenda begins with jobs.
reform regulatory system
energy healthcare education
preventive care
dropping out is quitting on self and country
line-by-line vetting of the budget
eliminate no-bid contracts and reform defense budget
tax code adjustments (stop rewarding corporations that send jobs overseas)
medicare and social security
deficit of trust
the chamber acts like they’re at mass
raise pay and provide better benefits to veterans
GITMO closing
"a new era of engagement has begun"
Leonard Abess bank CEO who gave away money to workers
Something worthy to be remembered.
interrupted by applause 52 times
Obama expects to be judged by results.