Obama seeks to shift focus to progress

In his weekly radio and internet address, US President Barack Obama is seeking to shift the focus away from negative headlines and back onto the economy.

US President Barack Obama

President Barack Obama seeks to shift focus onto the positive progress of the economy. (AAP)

President Barack Obama says the US economy is improving even if its progress has been overshadowed by political gridlock and the messy rollout of his health care law.

In his weekly radio and internet address, Obama is seeking to shift the focus away from negative headlines.

He says jobs have been created, the auto industry is recovering and deficits are falling.

But Obama said if Democrats and Republicans were working together, the economy could be even further along.

He's accusing Republicans of wasting time with dozens of votes to repeal his health care law.

In the Republican address, Republican Michael Burgess of Texas says despite Obama's promise, some who like their doctor may lose their doctor.

He says the US should scrap Obama's health law and start over.


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