TROY, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: A teenager takes a photograph of President Barack Obama as he speaks at Hudson Valley Community College on September 21, 2009 in Troy, New York. The president spoke about the economy and the importance of the technology industry in struggling communities like Troy. A report released last week announced that the unemployment rate in New York rose to 9 percent, the highest in 26 years. Getty Images logo Getty Images 29 months ago

TROY, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: A teenager takes a photograph of President Barack Obama as he speaks at Hudson Valley Community College on September 21, 2009 in Troy, New York. The president spoke about the economy and the importance of the technology industry in struggling communities like Troy. A report released last week announced that the unemployment rate in New York rose to 9 percent, the highest in 26 years.