Category: weekly address

President’s Weekly Address – Protecting Middle Class Americans – Video

  President Obama used his weekly address to talk about ways his administration is working to protect the middle class. And he mentioned actions being taken against Payday Lending as one way of protecting American workers. But he also mentioned the recent budget by Congressional Republicans and the ways this budget is engineered to take… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Protecting Middle Class Americans – Video

President’s Weekly Address – Honoring Our Veterans

In preparing for the upcoming Veteran’s Day celebration on Tuesday, President Obama used his weekly address to honor all the men and women who have put on the military uniform for this country. Let’s honor our veterans by making sure they get the care and benefits they’ve earned.  That means health care that’s there for… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Honoring Our Veterans

President’s Weekly Address – Our Economy Has Improved, We Are Heading In The Right Direction

The economy has improved tremendously since President Obama took office. If you don’t believe me just turn off the doom and gloom from Fox News and the rest of the media, and go outside. There are over 10 million more Americans working today as opposed to when 700.000 Americans were losing their jobs every month… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Our Economy Has Improved, We Are Heading In The Right Direction

President’s Weekly Address – Combating Ebola

In this week’s address, the President discussed the measures we are taking to respond to Ebola cases at home, while containing the epidemic at its source in West Africa. This week, we continued to focus on domestic preparedness, with the creation of new CDC guidelines and the announcement of new travel measures ensuring all travelers… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Combating Ebola

President’s Weekly Address – What You Should Know about Ebola – Video

In his weekly address, President Obama spoke about the Ebola situation overseas and the cases found here in The United States, and he talked about what America is doing to lead in the fight against this deadly disease. First, what we’re seeing now is not an “outbreak” or an “epidemic” of Ebola in America. We’re… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – What You Should Know about Ebola – Video

President’s Weekly Address – America is Leading the Way

President Obama used this week’s weekly address to continue his message that America is leading. Leading the world on confronting terrorists like ISIL, leading in confronting the Ebola epidemic and leading the world to combat Climate Change. “American leadership is the one constant in an uncertain world. That was true this week, as we mobilized… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – America is Leading the Way

President’s Weekly Address – Degrading and Defeating ISIL

In his weekly address, President Obama took his new call to degrade and defend ISIL directly to the American people, explaining the importance of taking the fight directly to the terrorist group. As Commander-in-Chief, my highest priority is the security of the American people.  And I’ve made it clear that those who threaten the United… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Degrading and Defeating ISIL

President’s Weekly Address – The Ability To Afford Higher Education

President Obama used his weekly address to talk about the start of a new school year and the importance of preparing for an education beyond high school. Said the president; And so today, I want to talk directly with students and parents about one of the most important things any of you can do this… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – The Ability To Afford Higher Education

President’s Weekly Address – Ending Tax Loopholes For Tax Evaders Like Walgreens

In this week’s address, president Obama called on congress to close the tax loophole that allow some American companies to adopt the leaching mentality. The leachers sell their products to the American people, collect huge amounts in profit, but avoid paying taxes on their income by claiming overseas tax status. Walgreens, the company that calls itself “the pharmacy… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Ending Tax Loopholes For Tax Evaders Like Walgreens

President’s Weekly Address – Giving Workers The Skills For Today’s Jobs And The Future

In his weekly address, President Obama spoke about the importance of educating and training today’s work force for the jobs of today and for the jobs of the future. Through his opportunity agenda, the President is focused on creating more jobs, educating more kids, and working to make sure hard work pays off with higher wages… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Giving Workers The Skills For Today’s Jobs And The Future

President Obama – Time For Republicans To Do Their Part – Video

President Obama used this week’s address to recapped his visits with folks who have written him letters about their own American stories — their successes and struggles. While Congressional Republicans are blocking meaningful measures that would strengthen the middle class, the President continues looking for ways to grow the economy and expand opportunity for more… Continue reading President Obama – Time For Republicans To Do Their Part – Video