Obama's Weekly Address: Extending and Expanding the Payroll Tax Cut

President Obama calls on Congress to extend and expand the payroll tax cut -- to protect middle class families and ensure that the economy continues to grow.





Have you checked out the 'Tax Calculator' that the President mentions in this week's message?

Biden's Weekly Address: We Have to Increase the Pace

Speaking from the University of Pittsburgh, Vice President Biden argues that this month's jobs numbers demonstrate that Congress should pass the American Jobs Act to strengthen our economy and create jobs right away. [Video / Transcript]





What is your take on this week's message from the White House?

Obama's Weekly Address: Made in America

From a GM plant in Detroit, President Obama highlights the landmark trade agreements passed this week which will support tens of thousands of American jobs, level the playing field for American workers, and help us meet our goal of doubling our exports. [Transcript / Video]





The president has been very consistent on his message regarding job creation. He may have come a little late to the party ... but, he has been strong on this message for the past 5-6 weeks. It should be interesting to see if the Republicans in congress can continue to simply follow their 'Do Nothing' legislative strategy when it comes to the American Jobs Act.

What are your thoughts as you listened to the president's weekly message?

Obama's Weekly Address: Making Your Voice Heard on the American Jobs Act

President Obama is focused like a laser on creating jobs. It is the only thing he has talked about ever since he had that nationally-televised speech to the nation about his American Jobs Act. Congress hasn't made any moves yet to pass the President's proposal. However, he continues to press the point in his weekly address today. In the following video message Mr. Obama urges Congress to pass the American Jobs Act to put more people to work, put more money in the pockets of working Americans and give the economy the jolt it needs right now. [Transcript / Video]





I appreciate that the president appears to be fighting for jobs every day. What are they doing in Congress?