Jobs & The Economy: Putting America Back to Work

“It is our generation’s task, to reignite the true engine of America’s economic growth —
a rising, thriving middle class,”

— President Barack Obama

Jobs & The Economy: Putting America Back to Work

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

  • September 6, 2014 at 6:00 AM EDT

    Weekly Address: Time to Give the Middle Class a Chance

    In this week’s address, the Vice President discusses our continued economic recovery, with 10 million private sector jobs created over 54 straight months of job creation.

  • September 5, 2014 at 3:37 PM EDT

    5 Things You Need to Know About Women and the Economy

    To further support the economy, and to ensure the workplace works for the 21st century economy, the President is encouraging Congress to act and using his own executive action to support policies that support a fair workplace for all workers -- including women.

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    July 23, 2014 2:20 PM

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