Central Perk: BBQ, Iced Tea, and the Economy

joi, 31 iulie 2014

BBQ, Iced Tea, and the Economy

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President Obama just got back from Kansas City, Missouri, where he grabbed BBQ with some letter writers, picked up an iced tea at Parkville Coffee, and chatted with employees at Peddlers Wagon, a quilt and gift shop.

In the middle of meeting with everyday folks and chowing down on BBQ, the President spoke to a fired-up crowd about the progress our economy has made since he took office and how Republican obstructionism in Congress is hurting hard-working Americans.

He focused especially on how Republicans in Congress continue to do nothing to move this country forward -- like creating jobs or renewing the Highway Trust Fund -- and instead focus on political stunts, like suing the President for doing his job.

Watch what the President had to say, and see how he's continuing to make progress, even without the help of Congress.

President Barack Obama greets audience members after he delivered remarks on the economy at Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Mo., July 30, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)

Yesterday, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted sue the President for using his executive authority. Instead of voting on raising the minimum wage or reforming our broken immigration system, Republicans in Congress are wasting valuable time and taxpayer dollars.

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Good News for the Economy:

Yesterday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released a report showing strong economic growth last quarter, with the gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at a 4 percent rate. This is a good indicator that the economy is continuing to improve, and another sign that the President's policies are starting to pay off -- but the economy could be doing even better if Congress decided to do its part.

On Tuesday, President Obama spoke on the South Lawn about the situation in Ukraine, in the wake of the shoot-down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 nearly two weeks ago.

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

10:00 AM: The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:55 AM: The President and Vice President meet with Members of Congress on foreign policy

12:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

12:30 PM: The President and Vice President meet for lunch

1:20 PM: The President delivers remarks and signs an Executive Order

3:40 PM: The President delivers remarks

7:25 PM: The President and First Lady host "A Celebration of Special Olympics and A Unified Generation"; The President delivers remarks WATCH LIVE

8:25 PM: The President and First Lady attend a concert commemorating the Special Olympics WATCH LIVE