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President Bush Stresses Economic Themes on Labor Day Holiday
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http://enews.voanews.com/t?r=279&ctl=13CDCB6:A6F02AD83191E160AFA69C3042572DEB9574F7DCC14957C0 Mr. Bush says
there should be less dependence on foreign oil and more international
markets for US goods President Bush says the key to bettering
America's workforce is to maintain a strong and expanding economy. Mr.
Bush focused on economic themes in a Labor Day holiday speech to
America's merchant marine union.







President Bush delivers a Labor Day speech at Paul Hall Center for
Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, MarylandPresident Bush
says he wants the United States to retain its status as the world's
most-powerful economy - one that provides ever-expanding opportunity
for America's workforce. The key, he says, is sticking to what he
terms "pro-growth" policies. At the top of his list:

"Keeping those taxes low. Letting you keep more of your own money,"
said President Bush. "When you have more money in your pocket, you get
to spend the money. You get to make the decisions. And the fundamental
question facing government is: who best to spend your money? You or
the government?"

The president said the long-term health of the U.S. economy also will
be strengthened by reducing dependence on foreign energy sources,
expanding trade opportunities, and providing educational opportunities
to workers.

Mr. Bush was speaking at a vocational training facility for Seafarers
International Union members outside Washington.

The president urged the continuation of his economic policies,
including an extension of federal tax cuts the White House says has
boosted U.S. economic growth. Democrats have been highly critical of
the tax cuts, saying they have led to massive fiscal deficits that
will be paid by generations to come.

Elsewhere, some immigrant rights groups held Labor Day rallies to
remind the public that much work in the United States is performed by
undocumented laborers. Immigration reform is expected to be a major
issue in congressional elections in November.

 


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