Bulletin: Pres. Obama Arrives in New Jersey

President Barack Obama arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport at about 1:30 this afternoon.

Stepping from Air Force One, the president waved to the press and a group of about 40 onlookers standing at the side of the tarmac, and then briskly descended the stairs from the airplane. Waiting on the tarmac were Gov. Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Corey Booker, who welcomed the president with handshakes and, judging by Obama's reaction, a joke. The three spoke for about three minutes, and then Obama strode alone to a waiting Marine One helicopter. Followed by four additional helicopters, Marine One took-off from at about 1:45.

Obama is visiting the Tastee Sub Shop in Edison, where he will meet with four local business owners, including the shop's owner, to promote a stimulus bill for small businesses.