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- President Donald Trump addresses the Future Farmers of America Convention. Trump opens his remarks by talking about the he shootings at a synagogue in Pittsburgh and calls the killings an act of "pure evil." Trump talks about international trade, the new North American trade agreement, getting tough with China and Japan on trade, the booming U.S. economy, job creation, and tax reduction. He recognizes several convention attendees for their accomplishments and criticizes U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Congressmen Jim Banks and Trey Hollingsworth also speak. Held in Indianapolis, IN.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-10-27T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to supporters about tax reform. Trump says if Congress sends a tax reform bill to his desk, he will sign it enthusiastically and that the tax cuts contained in the legislation will help middle class families and businesses as part of an overall effort to strengthen the U.S. economy and create jobs.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-11-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Presidential campaign. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney meet in their first debate of the 2012 campaign. PBS news anchor Jim Lehrer moderates. Lehrer breaks the time into six segments: three dealing with the economy and one each on healthcare, the role of government, and governing. Romney aggressively criticizes Obama and the state of the economy during his administration. Obama counters suggesting that Romney would only bring back the policies of the previous president which Obama alleges created the recession. Romney disavows several policies on which he had been campaigning like his proposal for a five trillion dollar tax cut. Obama reemphasizes the need to cut middle class taxes but restore higher rates on the wealthiest persons. Held at the University of Denver. Sponsored by The Commission on Presidential Debates.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama says "the American people voted for action, not politics as usual" during a presentation on the economy held at the White House. Obama talks about impending tax increases and budget cuts scheduled to take effect. He reiterates his position that the wealthiest citizens should pay more in taxes.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clintons press conference details the successes of his first two years. Speaks of lowering the deficit, middle class taxes, size of government, unemployment, while lifting the economy, NAFTA-inspired car exports and other topics.
- Date Issued:
- 1994-10-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Press conference begins with announcement that the Senate will send him a civil rights bill he is willing to sign. Talks also about the Middle East, capital gains tax cut, job intensive legislative proposals, the confirmation process for appointees, the budget, sexual harassment.
- Date Issued:
- 1991-10-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump campaigns for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. U.S. Senate candidate and current Republican Congressman Jim Renacci and Congressman Steve Chabot also speak to the crowd. Trump announces the release of Pastor Andrew Brunson from a Turkish jail and covers familiar talking points about the economy, trade, tax policy, immigration, and crime. Trump also says that if the Democrats win the election they will take away jobs and healthcare, that the crime rate will increase, and that the borders will be thrown open. Held at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Ohio.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-10-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks at a press conference. He praises the bipartisan cooperation that resulted in what he calls the most productive post-election Congressional session in decades. He also comments on the passage of legislation on tax cuts, the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, medical assistance for 9/11 responders, and the ratification of a new START treaty. Obama fields questions from reporters on prospects for more bi-partisan cooperation in the next year, the military’s ability to adapt to the repeal of DADT, the condition of the economy, the tax bill, the condition of the middle-class, immigration reform, and the status of the Guantanamo prison.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-12-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama lays out a plan for "jump starting" the Middle Class. Obama recommends "a national strategy to make sure that every single person who's willing to work hard in this country has a chance to succeed in the 21st century economy." He calls for simplifying the tax code for businesses and working families, investing in education, infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy independence. Obama refutes criticisms of his administration reminding the audience that the country has been in the worst recession since the Great Depression. Held at the Amazon Chattanooga Fulfillment Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-07-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection