Statement by the White House Press Secretary on President Obama’s Speech to a Joint Session of Congress

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2011. 

“Today, the President asked to address the Congress about the need for urgent action on the economic situation facing the American people as soon as Congress returned from recess.  Both Houses will be back in session after their August recess on Wednesday, September 7th, so that was the date that was requested.  We consulted with the Speaker about that date before the letter was released, but he determined Thursday would work…