8:15|The Budget - Obama believes his bill addresses the serious problems of education, clean energy and health care. But the budget put forth by Obama might not include a middle class tax cut. He avoided answering yes or no to the question focused on the possibility of a bill without a tax cut for the middle class. The President instead focused on the need for researching clean energy.

8:07|Opening Statement Wraps Up - Obama urged citizens to stick with his plan because it will work in the long run.

8:06|It Continues - Obama expressed anger over bonuses awarded to AIG executives. "Enriching themselves on the taxpayers dime is inexcusable," stated Obama.

8:02|It Begins - President Obama believes that the recession will continue for some time, but that his strategy will shore up the economy. "It will create jobs and grow our economy over the long term," explained Obama