The Budget Discussed Rob Portman, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, discussed the Mid-Session Review of the Budget and updated deficit numbers Wednesday. Read the transcript.

President Bush Discusses the Economy in Wisconsin President Bush on Tuesday said, "I told the American people we would keep spending down and keep pro-growth policies in place to help cut the deficit in half by 2009. As a result of the Mid-Session Review ... I'm able to tell the American people we'll cut the deficit in half by 2008." In Focus: Jobs & Economy

President Bush Discusses Mid-Session Review President Bush on Tuesday said, "The White House is the people's house, and I'm here to talk about the people's money. We're glad you're here. As you know, every year my administration produces a budget that lays out our priorities and our goals. And every summer the Office of Management and Budget releases a report called the Mid-Session Review that tells the American people how much progress we're making towards meeting our fiscal goals." Fact Sheet: Strong Economic Growth and Fiscal Discipline Help Reduce Budget Deficit In Focus: Jobs & Economy

President Bush Honors Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Celebrates Special Olympics President Bush on Monday said, "America upholds the values of every person and the possibilities of every life. And the Special Olympics are an example of America at its best. We share with the entire world the spirit of joy and kindness that the Special Olympics brings."

President Bush Participates in Swearing-In Ceremony for Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson President Bush on Monday said, "Hank comes to his position with a lifetime of experience in business and finance. He has an intimate knowledge of global markets. He will work to keep this economy of ours competitive and growing, and he will work to ensure fair treatment for America's goods and services across the world." President's Cabinet