The president delivers another economic status report.

Before President Obama started his latest speech on the economy Tuesday, he should have called for approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. That's the usual first order of business at board meetings before the chairman gives a status update, which is what Obama's regular briefings have become. The only thing that changes is the venue. In February he gave his report before Congress. In March he did it before the media. Tuesday he delivered his update before an audience of students at Georgetown University. [ more ... ] (link)