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President Obama returns to Hollywood
Sarah Gardner May 10, 2012
The president seeks more Hollywood cash now that GOP challenger Mitt Romney is cutting into his Wall Street donations.
Gay rights got two wins today
Kai Ryssdal May 9, 2012
President Obama came out in favor of gay marriage today, and the executive director of the Family Equality Council rung the New York Stock Exchange's closing bell.
President Obama speaks on Afghanistan drawdown
Jeremy Hobson May 2, 2012
America's role in the war in Afghanistan is winding down, according to President Obama, who gave a speech in Kabul, Afghanistan last night.
It's the economy, stupid... right?
Patrick Anderson Apr 25, 2012
Commentator and economist Patrick Anderson puts that theory to the test.
Wall Street turning cold shoulder to Obama
David Gura Apr 24, 2012
In 2008, bankers and traders were among Obama's big donors. This year, many are now embracing Romney.
President Obama targets oil price manipulators
John Dimsdale Apr 17, 2012
President Obama announced a new crackdown on illegal manipulation of oil prices by traders. He's asking for stronger regulations, bigger penalties for violators and more cops on the regulatory beat.
A look at the Obama campaign's money strategy
John Dimsdale Apr 16, 2012
From small donors, big donors and super PACs, where will the president be getting his campaign cash?
President Obama asks to repeal big oil tax breaks
Juli Niemann Mar 29, 2012
The president wants lawmakers to repeal $4 billion worth of tax breaks that oil companies currently get. How much of an issue are these subsidies?
Do Americans agree with Obama's economic concerns?
Frank Newport Mar 22, 2012
In this week's Attitude Check, we get feedback from Gallup about how Americans feel about the various issues that President Barack Obama brought up in his exclusive Marketplace interview.
PODCAST: Marketplace meets President Obama, Solo cups get sold
Mary Dooe Mar 22, 2012
The president will be talking energy today in Cushing, Okla. -- the starting point for the southern part of the Keystone XL Pipeline. But come Monday, the president will have another issue to worry about: the future of his health care law. Yesterday, Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal sat down with President Obama in Nevada and asked him about it. The president also outlined what he sees as the "recipe for success" for the American economy. One California chain, Umami Burger, is getting ready to test the market for the $15 patty -- with all the fixings -- nationwide. And we check in with Frank Newport for our weekly Attitude Check.
