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Talking Points for Obama Speech Focus on Economy

The economic challenges facing the United States will dominate President Obama’s speech tonight before a joint session of Congress.

According to administration talking points on the speech obtained by The Hill, Obama will lay out his plan to restore the nation’s economy and his desire to see reform on long-term budgetary issues and entitlements, while tying the two together into the country’s long-term recovery.

Read a copy of the administration’s talking points below:

Joint Session Talking Points

The Current Economic Crisis

Tonight, the President will lay out his comprehensive approach to addressing both the economic and fiscal crises facing the nation.