President Obama Addresses the Congress

Last evening President Obama gave a solid clear and to the point speech to Congress and the Senate. He also wanted to address the voting public and let them know that he understood their point of view. He laid out an aggressive plan for how his administration will deal with the economic recession within the next two years. He asked all Americans to give feedback on how the money is being spent from the recovery and reinvestment bill. He gave a website where Americans can share their stories on how this bill is affecting their lives. http://www.recovery.gov/ He put Vice President Joe Bidden in charge of watch dogging how the money is spent and as President Obama himself said, “No one better mess with Joe.”

The republican response to the president’s speech was move of the same that we saw over the past eight years and clearly they still do get it that they lost the election. If the Republican Party ever hopes to regain seats in the federal government they will need to readdress issues in a way the American people can support and understand.

Reactions from our Congressmen

Congressman Martin Heinrich’s Reaction:

“Despite the very serious economic situation we are in, I share President Obama’s optimistic view that we can create good jobs by investing in green energy, education, health care and restoring our infrastructure. Now, more than ever, we must reform the way government conducts its business, eliminate unnecessary and ineffective programs, fight for middle class families and restore the American Dream for all New Mexicans. “

Congressman Ben Luján's Reaction:

"President Obama and the 111th Congress have inherited a difficult economic situation from the Bush Administration. Tonight, President Obama outlined a clear and responsible plan to get our economy back on track, put people first, and invest in America."

"President Obama's commitment to changing the direction of our country is encouraging and inspiring. He spoke boldly, he spoke to the American people, and I look forward to working with him to get our economy back on track."