CBS News previews town hall with President Obama on the economy

May 9, 2011 10:56 AM

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer previews a special CBS News town hall on the economy with President Obama.

Obama on GOP tax cooperation

May 11, 2011 2:56 PM

During an exclusive CBS town hall meeting, President Obama comments on his chances of getting the Republicans to agree to tax increases. Watch the full town hall meeting Thursday, May 12, at 8am ET on "The Early Show," only on CBS.

Obama tells local farmer "revamping" of farm system necessary

May 12, 2011 7:11 AM

In a town hall hosted by CBS News on the economy, President Obama told a local farmer that farm support systems needed "revamping" and said the government could impose income caps on federal subsidies.

Obama reiterates: Reduce deficit with scalpel, not machete

May 12, 2011 7:16 AM

Answering a question on deficit and debt reduction at a town hall on the economy hosted by CBS News, President Obama reiterated a line he's used frequently, "it's very important to reduce our deficit using a scalpel and not a machete."

White House follows up with "the pregnant lady"

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President Obama used his clout to help out "the pregnant lady" who gained fame by asking him to put himself in her shoes during a CBS News town hall.

Obama on reining in gas prices

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High gas prices affect how Americans feel about the state of economy, says President Obama at a CBS town hall meeting. Obama talks to a concerned citizen about how he intends to rein in the cost.

Obama's plans for the housing market

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During an exclusive CBS Town Hall meeting, President Obama addresses America's mortgage crisis and what his plans are for the future of the housing market.

Obama: U.S. is in a better place

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President Obama says the U.S. has seen significant improvements to the economy and the unemployment rate since he's taken office, but addresses how Americans may still feel anxious.

Obama town hall after show: What did the audience think?

May 12, 2011 7:21 AM

After CBS News' town hall with President Obama, CBS News political analyst John Dickerson, joined by Money Watch editor Jill Schlesinger, spoke with the live audience on whether they were satisfied with responses to their questions and his remarks on gas prices, jobs and deficit.

What you didn't see: Behind-the-scenes at Obama town hall

May 12, 2011 10:23 AM

During commercial breaks in CBS News' town hall with President Obama that aired on "The Early Show" Thursday, the cameras were still rolling. Check out some of the lighter moments the live audience shared with the president.

Audience: Not confident federal jobs return, as Obama said

May 12, 2011 3:08 PM

Karin Gallo shared a personal story at the town hall with President Obama- seven months pregnant and recently laid off of a government job. After, Gallo told CBS News' John Dickerson she was happy Obama wanted to hear more about her situation, but was not confident federal jobs would be back.