Also, Mattydale Little League reacts to fire that destroyed its concession stand, and college students find housing shortages in Syracuse.
From ABC News:
During a hastily-called Rose Garden event during which the sound system failed him, President Obama attempted today to communicate to the American public that his administration remains on top of the economic crisis.
The president’s primary messages were twofold: One that Republicans need to stop obstructing a initiative he proposed to cut taxes that will encourage small businesses to hire and expand, as well as a $30 billion small business lending initiative.
“Drop the blockade,” he said to Senate Republicans, whom he said were “holding this bill hostage,” damaging economic growth.
» Read the story: "Can You Guys Still Hear Us?": President Obama Talks Economy Amidst Technical Snafus
» Obama rips GOP for blocking business aid bill [CNN]
» Obama Urges Congress to Act on Small-Business Aid [The Wall Street Journal]
In other news:
» Fire threatens future of Mattydale Little League [WSYR-TV Channel 9]
» Chair of Onondaga County"s Republican committee to consider stepping aside [centralny.ynn.com]
» College students find housing shortages in Syracuse [CNYcentral.com]
» Cape Vincent, Lyme to reap money from St. Lawrence Wind Farm [Watertown Daily Times]
» Biden in Iraq to mark end of U.S. combat mission [Los Angeles TImes]