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Obama Says Middle Class Key to Economy

   VOA News 04 September 2010
   President Barack Obama delivers his weekly address for 4 Sep 2010

Photo: White House Video

   President Barack Obama delivers his weekly address for 4 Sep 2010

   U.S. President Barack Obama says building a strong middle class is key
   to helping the country heal its economy.
   In  his weekly address Saturday, Mr. Obama said the upcoming Labor Day
   holiday is a chance to reaffirm a commitment to American workers.
   The   president  touted  some  of  his  administration's  initiatives,
   including tax cuts for working families and investment in construction
   projects that he says will create jobs.

   His  address  followed a new report showing the U.S. unemployment rate
   rose last month to 9.6 percent, although private employers added about
   67,000 jobs.

   IFRAME: [1]http://player.vimeo.com/video/14676681

   In  the  weekly  Republican  Party  address, U.S. Representative Geoff
   Davis  called for greater scrutiny of federal rules and regulations he
   said are a burden to small business owners.
   Davis  has  introduced  legislation  that  would have Congress vote on
   rules  proposed by federal agencies if the regulations are expected to
   have an economic impact greater than $100 million.

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   Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.

References

   1. http://player.vimeo.com/video/14676681

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