1. How many Prime Time TV press conferences has President Obama had since taking office two months ago?

2. What is the amount of President Obama's proposed budget?

3. How are Democrats in Congress responding to the President's proposals?

4. What was the difference between President Obama's public remarks on spending and his actions in private on the spending bill?

5. What was the purpose of President Obama's press conference last night?

6. Watch the press conference at whitehouse.gov/blog/09/03/25/Addressing-Our-Problems-Head-On/. Do you think the President was successful? Explain your answer.