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Obama-May jobs report show economy strengthening

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Md., June 4 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday the gain of 431,000 jobs in May is a sign the U.S. economy is getting stronger, although there will still be ups and downs going forward.

Obama to deliver status-check speech on economy

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says getting Americans back to work is his top priority, a message the White House has tried to underscore with weekly economy-focused stops outside Washington.

Obama strategy: tout rising economy, hit Republicans

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama's strategy for helping Democrats limit losses in November congressional elections boils down to this: tout the improving U.S. economy and pound Republicans for opposing his policies.

Obama takes economic tour to Ohio

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is heading to swing state Ohio to promote his economic policies as he tries to convince voters that times are getting better even while unemployment remains stubbornly high.

President talks economy in Buffalo, NY, visit

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

BUFFALO, N.Y. — President Barack Obama could look up the numbers to learn the story of western New York's economy: the poverty rate, unemployment, median household income.

US Senate wades into mortgage finance in bank bill

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve scored a victory and mortgage bankers suffered a defeat on Wednesday as the U.S. Senate took aim at bank supervision and housing finance in its sprawling Wall Street reform effort.

Obama Urges Senate Not To Weaken Consumer Protections In Financial Bill

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the Senate to vote against a Republican amendment to a financial overhaul package that he says will weaken consumer protections.

Obama: reforms aim to hold Wall Street accountable

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday proposed U.S. financial regulatory reforms aim to hold Wall Street accountable and protect consumers.

Obama to urge tougher rules for Wall Street

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama will urge sweeping new rules for Wall Street on Thursday in a speech in New York that will seek to build on growing momentum for legislation to overhaul the U.S. regulatory structure.

Obama turns up pressure in financial reform push

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama will turn up the pressure for an overhaul of Wall Street regulations when he meets on Wednesday with top Democratic and Republican lawmakers to discuss a sweeping package of reforms.