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- 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
- Description:
- President Obama delivers the annual State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. Obama outlines priorities for legislative action proposing a variety of ways to accelerate the economic recovery including universal preschool and making college more affordable. Saying, "It's not a bigger government we need, but a smarter government that sets priorities and invests in broad-based growth," Obama details new programs but assures listeners there will be no increase to the deficit. He calls for changes to voting processes and an end to extraordinarily long waits to cast a ballot. Obama closes by invoking the memory of those affected by gun violence stirring the crowd by declaring that gun control proposals deserve consideration in Congress and the victims "deserve a vote."
- Date Issued:
- 2013-02-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks at a news conference discussing the status of efforts to find a balanced approach on deficit reduction. Obama describes the likely consequences of failure to raise the debt ceiling and a resulting government default. He describes significant increases in interest rates for all consumers, including college, vehicle, and mortgages loans as well as a lowering of the bond rating for the U.S. Government. Obama reiterates his position that cuts can be made if some revenue is raised. He identifies areas in defense and some ways to restructure Social Security and Medicare that would help stabilize spending over the long term. He suggests the wealthy can afford slightly higher taxes to contribute to solving this problem and says it can't all come in cuts. Includes question and answer session.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-07-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection