Economics and the Elections
At this event hosted by the Atlantic Monthly Magazine panelists discussed the economy and other issues of the 1996 campaign. They examined why the economy is important to voters and what oth…
126 viewsAt this event hosted by the Atlantic Monthly Magazine panelists discussed the economy and other issues of the 1996 campaign. They examined why the economy is important to voters and what oth…
126 viewsWhite House economic advisers briefed reporters on several economic statistics which were released this week. They stressed several highlights, including a growing economy, growing incomes a…
51 viewsIn a special Washington, DC program, KABC Los Angeles’s, Micheal Jackson interviewed First Lady Hillary Clinton and several administration officials. The First Lady talked about some of her …
1,135 viewsDesignees of each party gave their reaction on how well their candidate debated in the Hartford Civic Center press room. The first response came from the Republican National Committee Chairm…
219 viewsAdministration officials talked with reporters about the Census Bureau report on median household incomes and the poverty level for 1996. They said that median incomes rose for the first tim…
71 viewsPresident Bill Clinton’s Economic Advisor, Laura Tyson, addressed the National Press Club in a speech where she gave the administration’s view of the economic plan of Republican presidential…
35 viewsThe president and vice president talked with reporters about the vice-president’s just-released report from the Aviation Safety and Security Commission.
67 viewsExecutives of Xerox, Sara Lee, and many other U.S. business leaders endorsed the re-election campaign of President Bill Clinton. After their prepared remarks, they took questions from the pr…
281 viewsThe guests discussed media coverage of the convention and campaign issues. Live shots of the convention floor were shown and some delegates were interviewed. Telephone lines were opened for …
99 viewsThe president’s economic advisers talked with reporters about the Commerce Department’s announced increase in the U.S. gross domestic product for the second quarter of this year. They answer…
78 viewsFormer Labor Secretary Lynn Martin spoke about the role of women in politics, specifically as governmental officials. She emphasized that both parties remain reluctant to include women at th…
65 viewsWhite House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta announced that the federal budget deficit should be $28.8 billion below the forecasted $146.6 billion when the fiscal year ends on September 30. He an…
52 viewsIn the second plenary session, following tributes to retiring members, the governors discussed changing structure of the world economy. Former Ambassador Hills and Dr. Tyson discussed trade …
67 viewsA few hours before an announcement by President Bill Clinton in the Rose Garden, White House Economic Advisor Laura Tyson briefed reporters on an administration initiative to help rebuild sc…
102 viewsCommerce Secretary Mickey Kantor and White House Economic Advisor Laura Tyson talked with reporters about the new round of trade talks over Chinese-made reproductions of American music, movi…
96 viewsSenate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) and White House Economic Adviser Laura Tyson talked with reporters about the future of Medicare, the balanced budget amendment and the minimum wag…
57 viewsAdministration economic officials briefed reporters on U.S. economic performance over the first quarter of 1996. The Gross Domestic Product rose at a 2.8 percent annual rate. They emphasized…
51 viewsMs. Tyson and Mr. Kantor briefed reporters on President Clinton’s economic and trade agenda for his trip to South Korean, Japan and Russia. Ms. Tyson emphasized that U.S. trade policy was a …
43 viewsImmediately following President Clinton’s announcement of his 1997 federal budget, administration economic advisers talked with reporters about details of the budget. They took questions fro…
45 viewsWhite House Chief Economic Advisor Laura Tyson talked with reporters about the Federal Reserve Board nominations announced today by President Bill Clinton. Members of the press asked questio…
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