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Mayors, Attorneys General Speak Out on CFPB Nomination

Mayors and state Attorneys General speak out on the nomination of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
December 7, 2011 at 3:23 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

Why Scranton Needs the Payroll Tax Cut

Pennsylvania State Senator John Blake reflects on the President's visit to Scranton, Pennsylvania.
December 5, 2011 at 6:15 PM ET by Michael Block

EPA Announces Smart Growth Achievement Award Winners

The Environmental Protection Agency announces the 2011 Smart Growth Achievement Award winners.
December 5, 2011 at 2:17 PM ET by Bob Perciasepe

The President's Big Boost to Sacramento's Green Economy

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson discusses President Obama's Better Buildings Initiative.
December 5, 2011 at 9:37 AM ET by Kevin Johnson

Section 3 Program Creating Jobs in Detroit

John Trasviña and Antonio Riley explain how HUD is helping Detroit.
November 29, 2011 at 12:23 PM ET by Kellyn Blossom

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley: We Can’t Wait Either

Governor Martin O'Malley explains how the infrastructure provisions of the American Jobs Act would create jobs and benefit projects in Maryland.
November 2, 2011 at 2:19 PM ET by Jewel James

White House Hosts 150 City and Municipal Leaders for Day of Discussions, Dialogue

150 city and municipal leaders visited the White House on Thursdya for a day of discussions with Senior White House and Cabinet Officials and a reception with President Obama.
October 29, 2011 at 2:14 PM ET by David Agnew

Flint Mayor: American Jobs Act Will Help Long-Term Economic Growth

Dayne Walling, mayor of Flint, Michigan, believes the American Jobs Act will help put people back to work
October 24, 2011 at 2:34 PM ET by Megan Slack

State Representative Pricey Harrison: Up To 13,400 Teacher Jobs for North Carolina

North Carolina State Representative Pricey Harrison attended the President's remarks in Jamestown, NC.
October 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM ET by Michael Block

Mayors Support John Bryson for Commerce Secretary

Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster and the U.S. Conference of Mayors explain why John Bryson should be the next Commerce Secretary.
October 20, 2011 at 2:20 PM ET by Kellyn Blossom

Ohio Mayors Urge Action on American Jobs Act

On Thursday, a bi-partisan group of 23 mayors from cities across Ohio sent a letter to the Ohio Congressional delegation urging action on the American Jobs Act to put Ohioans back to work.
October 7, 2011 at 1:52 PM ET by Kellyn Blossom

Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon: The American Jobs Act Will Prepare Our Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon recently concluded a statewide tour of community colleges and saw firsthand how the American Jobs Act would help modernize college facilities and prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.
October 4, 2011 at 4:44 PM ET by Jewel James

Mayors and Cabinet Officials Join to Talk Jobs

Cabinet officials fanned out across the country to meet with mayors and talk about the American Jobs Act.
October 4, 2011 at 1:22 PM ET by Kellyn Blossom

Secretary Donovan Talks with Local Leaders About the Impact of the American Jobs Act and Project Rebuild

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan discusses the American Jobs Act and Project Rebuild with local officials.
September 30, 2011 at 4:41 PM ET by David Agnew

Kansas City Mayor: Jobs Are at the Forefront of People’s Minds

The American Jobs Act will help the people of his Missouri city find work and put more money in their pockets
September 29, 2011 at 10:57 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

Ohio State Senator Eric Kearney: Passing the American Jobs Act is the Right Thing To Do

Ohio State Senator Eric Kearney explains how passing the American Jobs Act would help put Americans back to work.
September 28, 2011 at 12:32 PM ET by Michael Block

Louisville Mayor on American Jobs Act: There’s this Feeling of Hopelessness that We’ve Got to Address

Mayor Greg Fischer says Americans cannot wait until the next election for help
September 28, 2011 at 11:59 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

Mayor of Denver: American Jobs Act an "Opportunity for all Elected Officials to Put Aside Differences"

Mayor Michael Hancock says there is no more important initiative that any elected official can be focused on than "trying to get America back to work, right now."
September 27, 2011 at 9:52 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

America's Mayors Are in Sync: Congress Must Work on a Bipartisan Basis to put America Back on Track

Mayor Villaraigosa of Los Angeles, who is President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, says that for residents of his city, nothing is more important than creating jobs
September 26, 2011 at 12:39 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Mayor of Baltimore: American Jobs Act Will Help Us Grow Out of Recession

Says the President’s plan will put people back to work making Baltimore’s infrastructure safer for generations to come
September 23, 2011 at 4:55 PM ET by

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley: 19,000 Reasons Why the President’s Plan is a Win

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley calls for Congress to Pass the American Jobs Act.
September 23, 2011 at 3:51 PM ET by Jewel James

Mayor of Cincinnati: Citizens Are "Very Excited" about American Jobs Act

Says the American Jobs Act will keep people working and make much needed infrastructure repairs in his city
September 22, 2011 at 2:06 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Your Local Questions about the American Jobs Act Answered

September 22, 2011 at 11:46 AM ET by Irene Hsu

Modernizing Massachusetts' Infrastructure

Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray describes how the American Jobs Act will help modernize infrastructure and create jobs in Massachusetts.
September 22, 2011 at 10:50 AM ET by Jewel James

Mayors Discuss the American Jobs Act with White House Officials

Over 40 bi-partisan mayors met at the White House Tuesday to discuss job creation with Senior Officials.
September 20, 2011 at 6:35 PM ET by David Agnew

Moving Forward: The Continuing Work of the President’s Task Force on Puerto Rico’s Status

Task Force Co-Chairs Cecilia Muñoz and Thomas J. Perrelli provide an update on the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status.
September 15, 2011 at 11:20 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz and Thomas J. Perrelli

Watch Live: President Obama on the American Jobs Act in North Carolina

Governor Beverly Perdue and ten North Carolina mayors welcome President Obama to North Carolina and call for Congress to pass the American Jobs Act. Watch the President's remarks live at 12:55 p.m. EDT on WhiteHouse.gov/live.
September 14, 2011 at 11:46 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

President Obama Speaks to State, Local, Tribal Officials on American Jobs Act

President Obama speaks to over 1,100 state, local and tribal officials to explain how the American Jobs Act will help put Americans back to work.
September 12, 2011 at 10:30 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

More State and Local Officials Respond to the President’s Call for an American Jobs Act

More state and local leaders react to the President's American Jobs Act.
September 9, 2011 at 7:09 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

State and Local Officials Respond to the President’s Call for an American Jobs Act

Following the President’s speech where he called on Congress to pass the American Jobs Act, bi-partisan governors, mayors, and state legislators speak out and echo the President’s call to put more people back to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans.
September 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz