Economy Dominates at POTUS Primetime Presser

Insists investments in energy, health care, education and more are needed in his budget to build a stronger economy. Text excerpts here. Answers about a dozen questions, mostly on the financial crisis. Touches on veterans issues, stem cell research, Mideast peace. Read TIME's Scherer on the presser here. Skips over major papers. AP: A careful president. Plus: AP fact-checks Obama.