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- 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
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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 Ronald Reagan gives his first press conference since his return from Europe. He begins with an optimistic description of increases in social security, cuts in taxes, and growing purchasing power. Reagan answers questions on the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, Secretary Haig's resignation, and the Equal Rights Amendment defeat.
- Date Issued:
- 1982-06-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Dick Cheney speaks to business leaders about President George W. Bush's budget proposal on the day following Bush's first State of the Union address. Cheney discusses tax cuts, spending levels, Social Security and the national debt. Following his statement, Cheney answers questions from the media. Held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-02-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama visits Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL and explains why the country needs the Buffett Rule. The rule, named after billionaire investor Warren Buffett, calls for people with incomes over $1 million to pay at least a 30 percent tax rate. Obama calls for investing in the things that add value like education and infrastructure. He challenges the operating philosophy of the Republicans who call for spending cuts and more tax cuts as a way of balancing the Federal budget.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-04-10T00:00:00Z
- 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 Clintons press conference outlines ways of paying for his new middle class tax cut and introduces Vice President Al Gore, who speaks of specifics for reinventing government. The program continues with specifics from other cabinet members: Alice Rivlin, Federico Pena, Henry Cisneros, White, and Williams.
- Date Issued:
- 1994-12-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama urges Congress to extend the payroll tax cut and the continuation of unemployment benefits without drama or delay. He says that middle-class families can’t afford a tax hike, encourages economic fair treatment for all, and points to signs that the economy is improving.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama calls on Congress to extend tax cuts for the 98 percent of Americans making less than $250,000 while allowing the cuts for the wealthiest two percent to expire. Obama suggests that the ten years of tax breaks did not result in more jobs as promised and will not if they are continued. He declares that 97 percent of small businesses fall under the $250,000 threshold.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-07-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Sen. Spencer Abraham (R-MI) asks Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) about how much will be cut from farm supporters in the new budget-cutting programs.
- Date Issued:
- 1995-02-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection