How could one best sum up President Barack Obama's performance in his first year as president? A strong start down the long road to economic recovery and national well-being. Continue reading President Obama's First Year: Progress, But a Long Journey Remains President Obama's First Year: Progress, But a Long Journey Remains originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:00:00. Filed Under: Columns , Economy Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments