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Obama calls for more actions to rebuild US economy WASHINGTON -- US President Barack Obama said Saturday the United States needed to do more than just reclaim the jobs lost during the recession, calling for more action to rebuild the US economy.? Our mission isnt just to put people back to work - its to rebuild an economy where that work pays; an economy in which everyone who works hard has the chance to get ahead, Obama said in his weekly address.? His words came after the latest weak job data on Friday revived fears of the recoverys fragility. The unemployment rate for June stayed at 8.2 percent with a meager job creation of 8,000.? The figure offered no relief in sight for an unemployment rate that has held above 8 percent for more than three years, but echoed recent data suggesting the economy was losing steam.? The disappointing job report clouded Obamas re-election prospects, with the economy dominating the campaign from the start. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney seized the chance to attack Obamas economic stewardship Friday, saying the 8.2 percent unemployment rate was unacceptably high and the government needed to reduce regulations and lower tax rates to stimulate the economy.? Obama said a bill he signed into law Friday would keep thousands of construction workers on the job and help students by preventing interest rates on federal student loans from doubling this year.? Those steps will make a real difference in the lives of millions of Americans. But make no mistake: weve got more to do, he said.? Obama: US economy not doing fine Updated: 2012-06-09 15:42 ( Agencies) * Romney says Obama statement extraordinary miscalculation * Obama says Republicans lack ideas WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama stressed on Friday the US economy was not doing fine, seeking to clarify his earlier comments about the health of the private sector that Republicans pounced on to try to paint him as out of touch. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Obama s