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- 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
- 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 George W. Bush talks about his tax cut proposals and the state of the economy. Bush asserts that his plan, which includes across-the-board tax cuts, will be a better plan than the Democrat's plan to provide a $300 rebate per person. Bush also argues that his plan will be better for the economy long-term. Held at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-03-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush talks about the current state of the U.S. economy. Bush praises the women in his life, especially his wife, and the women in his cabinet as smart and capable. Bush also discusses his tax cut plans and the importance of education. Bush is introduced by First Lady Laura Bush.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-03-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama discusses new steps to support homeowners and their families and the situation in Iran. He describes the improving economy, job creation, payroll tax breaks, and the "Buffet Rule" which says CEOs should not pay a lower tax rate then their secretaries. Obama also responds to questions about Iran's nuclear program, potential intervention in Syria, protecting Israel, gas prices, oil dependency, women's issues in the presidential campaign, immigration reform, the Republican Primaries, and the upcoming NATO and G-8 meetings.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton announces the balanced budget agreement and cites his achievements of the last five years.
- Date Issued:
- 1997-05-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush talks about the upcoming vote in the House to pass his tax cut plan. Bush urges the House to pass the bill saying the American people need tax relief. Bush's comments are made on the South Lawn of the White House prior to departing on a trip to North and South Dakota and Louisiana.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-02-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Barack Obama talks about the steps he is taking to improve competition in the cable television industry and the American economy in general. Obama says that people have not yet gotten over the "trauma" of the Great Recession even as the economy snaps back, discusses steps he has taken to prevent corporate tax inversion and monopolies and argues for helping consumers with loans and mortgages, changing the tax code to help working people and making sure that the wealthy pay their fair share. Obama is interviewed by Nicole Sinclair for Yahoo.com Finance.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-04-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks about the economy and corporate taxes during the daily White House press briefing. Obama describes the most recent jobs report as positive then talks about the Treasury Department's release the previous day of new guidelines intended to reduce corporate tax inversions, a tax avoidance strategy. Obama says Americans end up paying the tab when companies do that and Congress needs to act in order to totally eliminate inversions. He also discusses the release of the "Panama Papers", 11 million pages of financial documents showing the extent of off-shore accounts used by by the rich and powerful around the world. Obama advocates reform of the tax code as a way to address tax avoidance. He responds to questions from the media.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush talks about a variety of issues including the federal budget and the escalating violence in the Middle East. Bush praises the House for passing his budget plan, saying that it meets the nation's priorities and that it will provide lasting tax relief. Following his comments, Bush answers questions from reporters regarding the economy and his administration's energy and foreign policy.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-03-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection