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Video: Obama: 'We're not going back' to weak economy (3:12)
President Obama on Wednesday touted the return of manufacturing and pushed for passage of the payroll tax cut extension while speaking at the Master Lock plant in Milwaukee, Wisc. Obama said "we're not going back to an economy weakened by outsourcing, bad debt, and phony financial profits." (Feb. 15)
President Obama and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker shook hands on an airport tarmac in Milwaukee Wednesday, temporarily putting aside their strong ideological differences. Walker backed out of touring a manufacturing plant with Obama, citing an illness. (Feb. 15)
President Obama is calling for tax cuts for American manufacturers and higher taxes for companies that move overseas as he promotes homegrown manufacturing as a key component of an economic revival. (Feb. 15)
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping goes to Iowa today. He is scheduled to stop in Muscatine, a town he also visited in 1985. He's likely to find that China looms large in the minds of local residents. (Feb. 15)
Congressional leaders are gauging lawmakers' reactions to a tentative deal extending a 2 percentage-point payroll tax cut and extra jobless benefits through 2012. Speaker of the House John Boehner said the deal was done to end political games. (Feb. 15)
Congressional leaders are gauging lawmakers' reactions to a tentative deal extending a 2 percentage-point payroll tax cut and added unemployment benefits for the rest of 2012. (Feb. 15)
Iranian patrol boats and aircraft shadowed a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group as it transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. (Feb. 14)
Vice President Joe Biden says the U.S. is clear on areas from human rights to finance that need to be addressed in China. Biden spoke at a luncheon for China's heir apparent leader in Washington. (Feb. 14)
Rick Santorum on Monday said the Occupy movement represents "true intolerance" after a handful of protesters shouted through his entire event in Tacoma, Wash. (Feb. 14)
President Barack Obama says good ties between with United States and China are essential and help the rest of the world. Obama welcomed Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping. (Feb. 14)
President Barack Obama offered advice for men on Valentine's Day, telling them not to forget it and saying he speaks from experience. (Feb. 14)
President Obama on Tuesday urged supporters to pressure Congress to extend the payroll tax cut before it expires at the end of the month. Republican leaders on Monday said they may schedule a vote this week.
Vice President Joe Biden has welcomed China's future leader to the White House, telling him the two powers should work together despite their differences. Biden made his comments before talks with visiting Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping. (Feb. 14)
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