The US economy hit by recession is slowly recovering and showing a ray of hope. Barack Obama has said that the country has started to see progress in the economy. He said that small businesses should be given an increase in loan amount, more investments on the infrastructure side and for energy projects. There are positive signs and the government has to work in order to translate these positive aspects into good economic growth, more jobs and increased income for the Americans. The investment funds of public private sector will be used to help the banks clear their toxic assets.