“I was honored to represent America’s entrepreneurs at tonight’s joint Congressional session, and am pleased that President Obama is focused on the pivotal role that entrepreneurs play in creating jobs and ensuring our nation’s competitiveness.  High-growth entrepreneurial businesses have been…

“The President is right to focus on jobs.  Over the past six months, the regulatory working group of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness has looked for ways to improve the regulatory process to stimulate job growth.  Smart regulation…

Statement from Senator Kent Conrad in Response to President Obama’s Speech on the Economy and Job Creation Washington — Senator Kent Conrad released the following statement tonight in reaction to President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress where…

Sen. Levin’s Statement on President Obama’s Address to Congress on Jobs WASHINGTON – Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., issued the following statement tonight following President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress. “The country heard tonight a rousing, patriotic call…

Statement by Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers WASHINGTON—President Obama’s bold plan is the right antidote to help solve our persistent economic problems. The president wisely decided to invest in jobs and programs that will rebuild our nation to…

Senator Inouye’s Statement Following President’s Speech “This evening America heard a message of hope. President Obama’s speech clearly demonstrates that he is a national leader that will not rest until the work is done. We need to put  Americans back…

The President’s proposed combination of personal and business tax relief, targeted spending to support infrastructure, and aid to states offers several direct and innovative ways of creating jobs and bolstering our economy. The President’s focus on assisting small business is…