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Q&A: Fiscal Summit
Written on 24 Feb, 2009 at 10:22 in White House Blogs | viewed 832 times | 0 Comments
President Barack Obama discussed the economy during the Fiscal Responsibility Summit. (Source: White House) Remarks by the President in question and answer session at the closing of the Fiscal Responsibility Summit THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Please have a seat. ... (Continue reading)
Fiscal Responsibility Summit Remarks
Written on 23 Feb, 2009 at 15:11 in White House Blogs | viewed 1,421 times | 3 Comments
Remarks by the President and the Vice President at Opening of Fiscal Responsibility Summit Vice President Joe Biden: Mr. President, I want to begin by thanking all of you for being here today. Represented in this room -- with notable... (Continue reading)
Day 35
Written on 23 Feb, 2009 at 14:28 in Barack Obama | viewed 213 times | 0 Comments
Obama addressed the National Governors Association and announced that Biden would supervise implementation of the economic stimulus program. He warned that they would be held accountable for effective and efficient spending of the funds. Former Secret Service agent Earl Devaney... (Continue reading)
Black America’s Answer to Recession: Practicality and Prudence
Written on 23 Feb, 2009 at 13:59 in Business News | viewed 1,813 times | 3 Comments
Our question: How are you doing? To find the answer, we posted a “Financial Crisis Survey" here on Blackenterprise.com during late December, January, and part of February. The numbers we gathered as part of this exclusive Black Enterprise survey tell... (Continue reading)
Black Icons in Science
Reginald Smith, molecular biologist at General Electric, is the lead scientist on a cell technology program at the company that explores new techniques and technology to efficiently produce stem cells. He has several patents under his belt, with one pending... (Continue reading)
Obama Lends Cities A Helping Hand, Warns Against Waste
Written on 23 Feb, 2009 at 12:25 in White House News | viewed 158 times | 1 Comment
In many ways, the nation’s mayors may feel the hardest hit by the current state of the economy. As President Barack Obama told 85 of them who gathered at the White House Friday, they are often forced to make some... (Continue reading)
Day 34
Written on 22 Feb, 2009 at 14:18 in Barack Obama | viewed 249 times | 0 Comments
The Obamas hosted their first black-tie dinner with the nation’s governors. The first lady hosted a group of students from the local L'Academie de Cuisine to meet with her and the White House executive and head pastry chefs. (Photo... (Continue reading)
Day 33
Written on 21 Feb, 2009 at 14:14 in Barack Obama | viewed 224 times | 0 Comments
In his weekly address, Obama told taxpayers that effective April 1, they would begin to experience the benefits of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through a decrease in their payroll withholding taxes. He also pledged to take on the... (Continue reading)
Weekly Address: Tax Cuts
Written on 21 Feb, 2009 at 10:09 in White House News | viewed 107 times | 0 Comments
Earlier this week, I signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- the most sweeping economic recovery plan in history. Because of this plan, 3.5 million Americans will now go to work doing the work that America... (Continue reading)
2009 Women of Power Summit
Written on 21 Feb, 2009 at 6:30 in Full Episode | viewed 1,355 times | 0 Comments
From the 4th Annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit, we talk with powerful female executives about the importance of personal reinvention, mentorship, and diversity within today's workforce. Panelists include Trudy Bourgeois, President & CEO, The Center for Workforce Excellence;... (Continue reading)
