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- Description:
- Gerald Ford discusses a tax cut bill which was larger than he wanted, saying that Congress must now yield on federal spending.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1975-10-01T00:00:00Z
- 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
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama praises four small-business owners during a press conference held in the White House Rose Garden. He urges Congress to pass legislation to provide new tax credits and lending incentives to help small businesses grow and create new jobs.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-06-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally at Renaissance High School in Detroit, MI. Biden criticizes Republican presumptive nominees Mitt Romney and Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) for their economic and tax proposals. He says the Republican Party had lost touch with ordinary Americans, noting "Folks, this is not your father's Republican Party. This is not Mitt Romney's father's Republican Party." He praises Detroit and Michigan for their resilience and perseverance. Biden is introduced by Flint native and Olympian Claressa Shields, winner of the gold medal in women's boxing.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-08-22T00:00:00Z
- 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 H.W. and First Lady Barbara Bush discuss Iraq's Saddam Hussein, and call the struggle for peace in the Middle East, "a clearer-cut moral stand than anything since World War II." Barbara talks about the importance of family and denies that a "kinder, gentler America" and "no new taxes" are contradictory phrases, stating that her husband was "forced" into accepting new taxes. George and Barbara speculate on the upcoming 1992 Presidential race. On "PBS."
- Date Issued:
- 1991-01-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) holds a weekly press briefing. Ryan praises the House vote approving the 2018 budget and calls it an important step towards passing tax reform legislation. Ryan asserts that the tax reform bill is focused on helping middle-class Americans. He also calls on Republicans to end their infighting with President Trump and focus on their tax agenda.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks about his jobs plan at Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas. The President questions Republican commitment to ending high unemployment, and criticizes House majority leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) for delaying consideration of the American Jobs Act in Congress. He also compares the crumbling infrastructure in the U.S. with massive public works projects in China and Europe, questions the fairness of the U.S. tax code, calls for the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share, and promises tax cuts to working Americans. Obama is introduced by laid-off teacher Kimberly Russell.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- McFall warns President Ford not to listen to advisors who suggest he veto it.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-03-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump talks about the G.O.P.'s current plan for a tax overhaul and asserts that the previous tax plan put into place by the Obama administration was bad for small business owners and middle-income families. He says that the new tax plan will benefit all Americans.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-12-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Mike Pence discusses several policies, enacted under the Trump administration, which are in line with the values of conservative voters. These include tax cuts, anti-abortion policies, increased military spending, and the support of religious freedom. Pence also assures the audience that he is a Christian conservative and that the Trump administration will continue to uphold traditional values. Pence addresses the 2018 Values Voter Summit, an annual political conference for American social conservative activists and elected officials from across the United States. Held in Washington, D.C. Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council, introduces Pence.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-22T00:00:00Z
- 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 Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress and proposes the creation of the "American jobs act". Obama says that nothing in the proposed legislation is controversial, touts tax breaks for companies that create jobs, payroll tax cuts for both workers, and investment in rebuilding infrastructure to put construction workers back to work. Obama also recommends budget cuts in some areas as well as a tax increase on the wealthiest in America and challenges Congress to pass the bill which is already supported by the Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-09-08T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- U.S. President Donald Trump discusses his tax reform proposal. Trump asserts that his plan will benefit working-class Americans the most and that reduced corporate taxes will mean the creation of new jobs with higher wages. Trump also calls upon his supporters to pressure the U.S. Congress enact his plan. Held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-09-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Jimmy Carter talks about budget, Middle East, foreign policy and SALT II, minorities, Iran, taxes, etc., with the voices of Frank Cormier, Helen Thomas, Dan Schorr, Judy Woodruff, Walter Rodgers, Terrence Smith, Jo Ann rowe, Chris Ogden, Lesley Stahl, Godfrey Sperling, Bob Moore and John Dancy.
- Date Issued:
- 1980-03-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama discusses an "all of the above" energy strategy for America while at the Center for Automotive Research at Ohio State University. Obama praises the builders of the "Buckeye Bullet", the fastest electric car in the world then uses the theme of innovation to explain his proposal for diversifying energy sources for the country. He calls for an end to subsidies for the big oil companies.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection