Get 'Er Done! Congress must finish a few loose ends before going on summer recess. A list of demands, outlining what is expected, comes from the Commander in Chief. Speaking today at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering State University of New York Albany, New York President Obama outlined what he'd like to see Congress take care of before their summer break. Going through 'the list' Obama pointed out at five items he'd like to see get done. "First, Congress needs to help the millions of Americans who have worked hard, made their mortgage payments on time, but still have been unable to refinance their mortgages with these historically low rates. This would make a huge difference for the economy", explained the president. Two, helping responsible homeowners afford their home mortgages. Three, "Congress should help small business owners by giving them a tax break for hiring more workers and paying them higher wages." ...
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