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- 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 Bill Clinton responds to accusations made at the Republican National Convention. Clinton says he does not plan on raising taxes but does plan to sign the Minimum Wage Bill. On "60 Minutes."
- Date Issued:
- 1996-08-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the American Jobs Act and makes specific recommendations on spending reductions in agriculture subsidies, changes to Federal retirement programs and ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He recounts the causes of the deficit and suggests that the government must raise additional revenue as well as cut spending. Obama also declares a solution cannot depend solely on cuts, challenges Speaker of the House John Boehner to work with him, calls for the elimination of tax breaks and loopholes, reforming the tax code to reduce giveaways to special interests, and says he will reject any plan that puts the entire burden for solving the deficit on the backs of average Americans. The President speaks from the White House Rose Garden.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-09-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden point to the surging American auto industry as an example of economic recovery, during a visit to a Chrysler transmission plant in Kokomo, Indiana. Biden describes the benefits of the plant to all the residents of Kokomo and talks about job creation, before introducing the President. Obama talks about retaining jobs, investing in new industries, tax cuts for working people, and Kokomo’s automotive history.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-11-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Ronald Reagan delivers a presidential address regarding the proposed 99 billion dollar tax bill and describes the steps he is taking to reduce the government spending. Newsmen give their observations of Congress's reaction. Introduced by Dan Rather on this "Special Report".
- Date Issued:
- 1982-08-16T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- U.S. President Donald Trump delivers an address to a joint session of Congress. Trump says that he has inherited a "mess" from the Obama administration and promises that his administration will put Americans first, drive a renewal of industry in America, revitalize the inner cities, lower corporate taxes, destroy ISIS, drastically reduce federal regulations, deport criminal immigrants, build a wall along the Mexican border, break up drug cartels and improve treatment for drug addicts, renegotiate trade agreements, ask Congress for a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure, and reform health care. Trump acknowledges that he has big dreams for America and asks Congress and the American people to join him in securing his vision for the country.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Presidential campaign. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney meet for their second debate in a "town hall" format. Moderated by CNN correspondent Candy Crowley. Questions come from the audience. Romney says he knows what it takes to create good jobs. Obama lays out three areas he wants to build on to create a better economy and create more jobs. Obama reminds listeners that Romney was willing to let the American car companies go bankrupt but Romney says his position has been misrepresented. Obama defends policies on oil and gas that have increased production and reduced consumption. Romney says over regulation is strangling the petroleum industry. They discuss tax policy and the deficit challenging each others' numbers and estimates and argue over the real impact of tax cuts and Romney's proposed defense spending. They argue over equal pay for women, contraception insurance coverage, healthcare costs, trade with China, cost of living, immigration, security in Libya, and assault weapon bans. Romney suggests poverty and single parent households breed violence. Obama challenges Romney's position and his endorsement by the NRA. Romney says regulation has crushed small business. Obama says tax cuts and credits to small business have helped and accuses Romney of being complicit in shipping jobs to China. Held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. Sponsored by The Commission on Presidential Debates.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama says members of Congress have a simple choice to make, "They can stand with the big oil companies, or they can stand with the American people." Obama calls on Congress to end taxpayer subsidies to an industry that has never been more profitable. He challenges Congress to use that money to double-down on investments in clean energy technologies that have never been more promising.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama gives a summary of the day's progress at the Federal Fiscal Responsibility Summit. President Obama says a major focus of the discussions included the simplification of the tax process and protection for social security and health care. Obama answers questions and hears comments from the audience of government and business leaders. John McCain, for instance, asks about cost overruns on the procurement process, specifically on the President's new helicopter.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-02-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection