aid of stimulus money. this company makes separators for the lithium ion batteries that power electric cars. the president says just as important as the new jobs added here and elsewhere in the local charlotte economy, the company s been able to take a big bite out of a market dominated by foreign companies. here s a bit of what he had to say. in the next five years on the trajectory we re now on, we re going to be able to make 40% of the advanced batteries right here in the united states of america. [applause] right here. reporter: the president called the march job growth substantial, it s the best in more than two years. he says we re beginning to turn the corner. jamie? jamie: thank you so much, traveling with the president. trace? trace: as wendall said, president obama is pushing his jobs plan right now, but is it the best fix for the economy? let s bring in matt sh lap, a former white house political