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Jobs & The Economy: Putting America Back to Work

“The American Jobs Act answers the urgent need to create jobs right away. But we can’t stop there. We have to … start building an economy that lasts into the future — an economy that creates good, middle-class jobs that pay well and offer security… If we want [companies] to start here and stay here and hire here, we have to be able to out-build and out-educate and out-innovate every other country on Earth.”

— President Barack Obama, Sept 8, 2011

Creating American

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Supporting American

President Obama will not be satisfied until every American who wants work can find a job. That’s why he is working to grow our economy, so middle class families feel confident in their futures and their children’s futures.

President Obama tours an American factory

Creating Jobs

President Obama’s vision for the future? Billions of dollars of products sold around the world stamped: “Made in America.” Here’s what he has done to make that happen.

Reform and Responsibility

The Obama Administration is committed to saving you money. We are hunting down misspent tax dollars through the Campaign to Cut Waste.

Security for the Middle Class

Getting back to pre-recession status is not enough; we’ve got to fully restore America’s middle class

Business in America

America’s small businesses are essential to strengthening our national economy and President Obama is committed to helping them grow and prosper.

See all the executive actions President Obama has taken

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Recent News and Blogs

February 3, 2012 at 4:53 PM EST

Weekly Wrap Up: Hanging Out with America

A glimpse at what happened this week at WhiteHouse.gov.

Includes Video
February 3, 2012 at 3:26 PM EST

From the Archives: Startup America White Board

A White House White Board released for the launch of Startup America last year explains how the initiative will help entrepreneurs avoid the "valley of death" when starting new ventures.

Includes Video