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Obama cites income gap to push jobs bill

President Barack Obama is using a new report on the income gap between the richest Americans and everyone else to continue pushing for passage of his stalled $447 billion jobs bill.

Senh: There's nothing much here that we haven't already seen in previous articles, but it's a good summary of what has happened with the jobs bill so far. What I'm wondering is if it makes much of a difference for Barack Obama to go out and promote his job plan when Republicans are so opposed to it. People can't vote on this, it's up the lawmakers in congress to pass it.

Obama signs two more jobs-related orders

President Obama signed two more executive memorandums today, saying they will help employment at a time when congressional Republicans are blocking his $447 billion jobs bill.

Senh: The two executive orders seem kinda minor - speeding up federal R&D projects to the marketplace and a site listing federal programs for businesses looking to export jobs. USAjobs.gov was embarassing, so let's hope there's more thought and better execution on the new orders.

Obama uses executive powers to get past Congress

On recent initiatives, President Obama used his executive authority rather than seeking legislation... During a three-day Western trip that ended Wednesday, Obama announced initiatives that could help 1.6 million college students repay their federal loans, 1 million homeowners meet their mortgage payments, and 8,000 veterans find jobs.

A few Democrats oppose Obama jobs bill

It's not just Republicans who are blocking President Obama's jobs bill. Two Senate Democrats -- Jon Tester of Montana and Ben Nelson of Nebraska -- also opposed Obama on a procedural vote this week, and other Democrats have also raised questions about the $447 billion American Jobs Act.

Senate Republicans unveil competing jobs plan

A large group of Senate Republicans unveiled a jobs bill Thursday, saying they were tired of hearing President Obama assert they had not put forward a plan to spur hiring and jump-start the economy.

Dems Scramble for Votes on Jobs Bill, May Split Legislation Into Pieces

Senate Democrats are poised to bring Obama's jobs bill to the floor for a vote Tuesday, but with passage facing long odds, party leaders may break the legislation into parts, hoping for greater success in smaller increments.

Senate Democrats want millionaire tax to pay for Obama jobs plan

Senate Democratic leaders are proposing a 5% surtax on those earning $1 million a year as a new way pay for President Obama's jobs plan, turning to an issue with populist appeal as they line up support for a vote, possibly next week.

Obama to blast Cantor for blocking jobs bill

President Obama will blame House Republican leader Eric Cantor for blocking his jobs package when he speaks later today in Mesquite, Texas. ...

Obama says expects jobs bill vote by end of October

President Barack Obama said on Monday he expects the Congress to vote on his $447 billion jobs package by the end of October.

Obama, Pushing for Jobs Plan, Says US Had Been 'A Little Soft'

President Barack Obama, seeking to rally support for his jobs plan in two states pivotal in next year's election, suggested that the nation needs to regain a competitive edge in technology and education.

Senh: Oh no, he didn't. He called us soft. Tough love. It didn't work when he used it on African-Americans; not sure if it'll work for the general public either. It worked for the Dallas Mavericks though. After being called "soft" by their coach, they went on to beat the Miami Heat and won the championship.

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