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Congress returns, unpopular as well as divided

Congress returns, unpopular as well as divided

After a five-week break, Republican and Democratic leaders alike promise action to try and ease the country's 9.1 percent unemployment rate and boost an economy that is barely growing. President Barack Obama goes first on Thursday night with a speech to lawmakers and a prime-time national television audience.

 

After conflict, Obama to address Congress on September 8

After conflict, Obama to address Congress on September 8

President Barack Obama on Wednesday agreed to unveil new jobs proposals in an address to Congress on September 8, bowing to pressure from Republicans, who objected to the original date set for his high-profile speech.

 

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