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- In his first address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, President Barack Obama tells lawmakers and the country that America will recover from economic recession and emerge as a stronger nation. Referencing the past and anticipating the future, Obama says that he will cut the massive federal budget deficit he has "inherited" in half by the end of his term of office and that although U.S. banks may need more government funding, any additional money given will be tightly controlled. Obama says that the new budget he will shortly submit to Congress will include funding for healthcare and education reform and incentives for the development of alternate energy production. The President is introduced by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-02-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama begins a Twitter Town Hall meeting by sending out this tweet: "In order to reduce the deficit, what costs would you cut and what investments would you keep?" The meeting is moderated by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. Obama jokes that it was the first live tweet sent by a sitting president. Obama responds to selected questions that are representative of the most popular topics submitted online, which include education, foreign aid, the deficit, jobs and the economy. Obama says his administration has done much to help students afford college and help older workers return to school to upgrade skills. He explains the debt ceiling and the effect on the economy of not raising it. Obama also talks about tax cuts and tax subsidies to oil and agri-business. Held in the East Room of the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-07-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama urges Congress to pass short-term legislation to cut spending and increase tax revenue so that "sequestration" can be delayed for a few months. He tells reporters he is prepared to work with Congress through the regular budget process to reduce the deficit by a total of $4 trillion by cutting more spending and eliminating tax loopholes for the wealthy. Obama says the economy is moving in the right direction. "Sequestration" is a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered as agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. Held in the White House Briefing Room.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama lays out his vision for rebuilding an economy that grows from the middle out, not the top down. Obama talks about the accomplishments of his administration in achieving energy independence, containing healthcare costs, deficit reduction, job increases, and increased exports. He describes what yet needs to be done including creating jobs by investing in the nation's infrastructure. Held at the Port Terminal Building, Jacksonville Port, Jacksonville, Florida.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-07-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George H.W. Bush hosts a press conference dealing with developments in Europe and within the Soviet Union, the movement toward democracy in Eastern Europe, and answers questions on literacy and the deficit.
- Date Issued:
- 1990-07-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the necessity of reducing the federal deficit and initiatives he is taking to cut spending. He also announces his intention to seek a two-year pay freeze for civilian Federal employees, a measure he claims will provide $28 billion in cumulative savings over the next five years.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-11-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton's first press conference since the Republicans took over both houses of Congress.
- Date Issued:
- 1995-03-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama urges Congress to extend middle class tax cuts associated with the "fiscal cliff." He says he believes members of both parties can agree to a compromise on deficit reduction before Christmas. Obama describes the effects failure to reach an acceptable resolution will have on families and small businesses. Obama says "I have a pen" declaring he is ready to sign a suitable bill. He encourages citizens to communicate with their legislators and make their wishes known.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Senator Robert Kerrey (D-NE) answers questions about his Bi-Partisan Commission on Entitlements and Tax Reform.
- Date Issued:
- 1994-12-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama delivers a speech on his deficit and debt reduction plan. The plan comes after weeks of partisan wrangling over the 2011 and 2012 federal budget, taxes and discretionary spending. Obama explains the values and moral imperatives reflected in his plan, explains how the national debt rose to its present level and proposes a combination of targeted taxes and specific spending cuts. Delivered at George Washington University, Washington D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-04-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection