the obama administration told the american people this would be a recovery summer. but our economy continues to lose jobs. >> reporter: president obama, who has been saying there's no quick fix but things are getting better, will announce some new proposals to help small business next wednesday in cleveland. >> we want to keep this-- this recovery moving stronger and accelerate the job growth that's needed so desperately all across the country. >> reporter: the likely proposals, all tax breaks rather than new spending, include temporary business tax credits for hiring new workers, temporary employer tax incentives for jobs in clean energy, and making permanent the tax credit for research and development. the administration also plans to roll out additional mortgage help for homeowners. realistically, says economist mark zandi, none of this is likely to help the president and democrats when voters go to the polls in two months. >> there isn't a lot that can be between d.n.a. that would make a meaningful difference to the job