For Immediate Release May 12, 2012

Weekly Address: Congress Must Act on ToDo List

Washington, DC

In this weeks address, President Obama called on Democrats and Republicans to come together and act on his Congressional to-do list, which will create jobs and help restore middle class security. In this make-or-break moment for the middle class, these five initiatives have bipartisan support and will help create an economy that is built to last. While some believe we should return to the same policies that led to the worst recession since the Great Depression, the President believes we must take action to speed up the recovery and ensure that our economy once again rewards hard work and responsibility as we keep our country moving forward. Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address The White House May 12, 2012 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. Now, the other side isnt so optimistic. They think all we can do is cut taxes especially for the wealthiest Americans and go back to letting banks and corporations write their own rules again. Thats their plan.

But I think theyre wrong. We tried their ideas for nearly a decade, and it didnt work out so well. We cant go back to the same policies that got us into this mess. Weve got to move forward. We need to build an economy where hard work and responsibility are rewarded where you can find a good job, own your own home, maybe start a businesses, and give your kids the chance to do even better. Thats where we need to go. And Ive been pushing Congress to help us get there by passing a few common-sense policies that would make a difference. Democrats and Republicans have already done some important work together from passing tax cuts for workers, to opening up new markets for American products, to reforming our patent system. But now we need to do more. Thats why we made Congress a handy To-Do list just like the kind I get from Michelle. Its short, but each of the ideas on this list will help create jobs and build a stronger economy right now. First, Congress should stop giving tax breaks to companies that ship jobs overseas, and use that money to cover moving expenses for companies that bring jobs back to America. Second, Congress should help the millions of Americans who have worked hard and made their mortgage payments on time refinance their mortgages at lower rates and save at least $3,000 a year. Third, Congress should help small business owners by giving them a tax break for hiring more workers and paying them higher wages. Small businesses are the engine of economic growth in this country. We shouldnt be holding them back we should be making it easier for them to succeed. Fourth, if Congress fails to act soon, clean energy companies will see their taxes go up and could be forced to lay off employees. These companies are putting Americans to work and helping break our dependence on foreign oil. Congress should extend these tax credits. And finally, Congress should help our veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan by creating a Veterans Job Corps. Our men and women in uniform have served this country with honor. Now its our turn to serve them. So thats Congresss To-Do List. But now we need them to start crossing things off. I need you to call your Members of Congress, write an email, tweet, and let them know we cant afford to wait any longer to get things done. Tell them now is the time to take steps we know will grow our economy and create jobs. Youre working harder. Youre meeting your responsibilities. Your representatives in Washington should do the same. Lets push Congress to do the right thing. Lets keep moving this country forward together. Thanks, and have a great weekend.

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For Immediate Release May 12, 2012

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Washington, DC

In this weeks address, President Obama called on Democrats and Republicans to come together and act on his Congressional to-do list, which will create jobs and help restore middle class security. In this make-or-break moment for the middle class, these five initiatives have bipartisan support and will help create an economy that is built to last. While some believe we should return to the same policies that led to the worst recession since the Great Depression, the President believes we must take action to speed up the recovery and ensure that our economy once again rewards hard work and responsibility as we keep our country moving forward. Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address The White House May 12, 2012 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. Now, the other side isnt so optimistic. They think all we can do is cut taxes especially for the wealthiest Americans and go back to letting banks and corporations write their own rules again. Thats their plan. But I think theyre wrong. We tried their ideas for nearly a decade, and it didnt work out so well. We cant go back to the same policies that got us into this mess. Weve got to move

forward. We need to build an economy where hard work and responsibility are rewarded where you can find a good job, own your own home, maybe start a businesses, and give your kids the chance to do even better. Thats where we need to go. And Ive been pushing Congress to help us get there by passing a few common-sense policies that would make a difference. Democrats and Republicans have already done some important work together from passing tax cuts for workers, to opening up new markets for American products, to reforming our patent system. But now we need to do more. Thats why we made Congress a handy To-Do list just like the kind I get from Michelle. Its short, but each of the ideas on this list will help create jobs and build a stronger economy right now. First, Congress should stop giving tax breaks to companies that ship jobs overseas, and use that money to cover moving expenses for companies that bring jobs back to America. Second, Congress should help the millions of Americans who have worked hard and made their mortgage payments on time refinance their mortgages at lower rates and save at least $3,000 a year. Third, Congress should help small business owners by giving them a tax break for hiring more workers and paying them higher wages. Small businesses are the engine of economic growth in this country. We shouldnt be holding them back we should be making it easier for them to succeed. Fourth, if Congress fails to act soon, clean energy companies will see their taxes go up and could be forced to lay off employees. These companies are putting Americans to work and helping break our dependence on foreign oil. Congress should extend these tax credits. And finally, Congress should help our veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan by creating a Veterans Job Corps. Our men and women in uniform have served this country with honor. Now its our turn to serve them. So thats Congresss To-Do List. But now we need them to start crossing things off. I need you to call your Members of Congress, write an email, tweet, and let them know we cant afford to wait any longer to get things done. Tell them now is the time to take steps we know will grow our economy and create jobs. Youre working harder. Youre meeting your responsibilities. Your representatives in Washington should do the same. Lets push Congress to do the right thing. Lets keep moving this country forward together. Thanks, and have a great weekend.
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