US reaction to Bill Clinton’s economic recovery plans

Title

US reaction to Bill Clinton’s economic recovery plans

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

19 Feb 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:03:31

Description

Paul Woodley reporting on US reaction to the economic recovery package which President Bill Clinton has presented to Congress, including plans to reduce the deficit by increasing taxes and reducing government spending. Includes Republican Congressman Newt Gingrich arguing the package will in fact weaken the economy and increase the deficit. Also extract from Clinton speech as part of his campaign to gain the support of the American people for his plans.

Contributors

Paul Woodley; Bill Clinton; Newt Gingrich

Keywords

USA; Economics; Public opinion; Economic systems; Presidents; Bill Clinton

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