President Obama @ Twitter Town Hall: Economy, Jobs, Deficit, and Space Exploration

July 07, 2011
10:38 AM EDT

The President answered a series of questions on jobs and the economy at the first-ever Twitter Town Hall at the White House. Check out the full video of the event below, or just the jump links to skip to the questions.

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@whitehouse: in order to reduce the deficit, what costs would you cut and what investments would you keep – bo
@Conblog: @DrewHampshire: What mistakes have you made in handling this recession and what would you do differently? #askObama
@dmscott: #AskObamaTech & knowledge industries are thriving, yet jobs discussion always centers on manufacturing. Why not be realistic about jobs?
@dwhite105: Higher ed. is necessary for a stronger economy, but for some middle class Americans it's becoming too expensive. What can be done? #askobama
@_RenegadeNerd_: #AskObama Mr. President, will you issue an executive order to raise the debt ceiling pursuant to section 4 of the 14th amendment?
@ensina: Immigrant entrepreneurs can build companies and create jobs for US workers. Will you support a startup visa program? #askobama
@awg9988: @KimQuillenTPWill you focus on promoting alternative energy industries in oil states like Louisiana and Texas? #townhall
@pmglynn: Mr. President, In several states we have seen people lose their collective bargaining rights. Do you have a plan to rectify this? #AskObama
@robinmarty: @Kara_McGuireHow will admin work to help underwater homeowners who aren't behind in payments but are trapped in homes they can't sell?
@johnboehner: After embarking on a record spending binge that’s left us deeper in debt, where are the jobs? #AskObama
@nealhannon: Small biz create jobs. What incentives are you willing to support to improve small biz growth? #AskObama
@craigoc34: @whitehouse@townhall My question is can you give companies a tax break if they hire a Honorable discharged Veteran?
@NickKristof: #AskObamaWas it a mistake to fail to get Republicans to commit to raise the debt ceiling, at the same time tax cuts were extended?
@almorrison88: #askobamaWhat changes to the tax system do you think are necessary to help solve the deficit problem and for the system to be fair?
@Shnaps: Is free-market an option? RT @whitehouse: Obama on homeowners underwater: Have made some progress, but+ needed, looking at options #askObama
@pedsnursemarcia: @AssignmentDesk1#AskObamaPublic Edu here in CA falling apart. Not grad enough skilled workers or smart citizens. Privitization looming?
@flynnbw: @WhiteHouseWe definitely need to get more vets into jobs. But when are we going to support the troops by cutting oil dependence? #AskObama
@ModeledBehavior: So will you raise taxes on the middle class at least to W Bush levels @askObama@townhall
@Ronargus: @whitehouse Now that the space shuttle is gone where does America stand in space exploration?
@BrianJMcKeon: @whitehouse Cut defense contracting. End war on drugs. Eliminate agribiz and big oil subsidies. Invest in public campaign financing.
@ElizaCait: @whitehouse Stop giving money to countries that waste it (Pakistan) Keep military (share the wealth between branches), don't cut education.
@DannyJedski: @whitehouse we need to raise taxes - period.
@tammyvent: @whitehouse cut military spending and oil subsidies and keep education investments. #askobama
@MostlyModerate: @whitehouse Cut subsidies to industries which are no longer in crisis or are unsuccessful: Cotton Oil Corn subsidies for ethanol
@gsxr7501: @whitehouse I'd cut costs by cutting some welfare programs! People will never try harder when they are handed everything!

Members of the audience compose Tweets during President Barack Obama's Twitter Town Hall in the East Room of the White House, July 6, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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