Obama Readying Plan To Boost Jobs, Cut Deficits President trying to convince skeptical voters, Wall Street about his economic leadership Seeking a jolt for a wilting economy, President Barack Obama will give a major speech in early September to unveil new ideas for speeding up job growth. 8/17/2011 WASHINGTON — The White House on Wednesday said President Barack Obama would unveil fresh ideas to jump-start the economy and cut deficits, but details offered so far appeared to be a compilation of old proposals. Obama faces serious doubts among Americans about his economic leadership and is now trying to convince skeptical...