On Wednesday , former Vice President Al Gore urged Congress to approve Obama 's stimulus package and said the United States needs to join international talks on a climate-change treaty . They are encouraged by President Obama 's focus on renewable energy . Some economists are skeptical he can fix the economy and the planet at once . Economic : Obama can make new policies , but they must be economically competitive . President announced a plan for ` ` a new energy economy '' that will build jobs .
They are encouraged by President Obama 's focus on renewable energy . Some economists are skeptical he can fix the economy and the planet at once . Economic : Obama can make new policies , but they must be economically competitive . President announced a plan for ` ` a new energy economy '' that will build jobs .