Bush Wants Economic Stimulus Package (1/2)

President Bush says he knows many Americans are concerned about the future of the economy, with the risk that continued instability in the housing market could put more jobs in jeopardy.

So he wants a deal with Congress to stimulate the economy as soon as possible. In his weekly radio address, the president says broad-based tax relief should be big enough to make a difference. He is proposing an amount equal to about one percent of the value of all goods and services produced in the United States annually. That is between $140 billion and $150 billion.

"This growth package must be temporary and take effect right away so we can get help to our economy when it is needed most, and this growth package must not include any tax increases. Specifically, this growth package should bolster both business investment and consumer spending, which are critical to economic growth."

President Bush wants tax incentives for businesses to make investments this year as well as direct and rapid income tax relief for individuals. He says letting consumers keep more of their own money should increase spending at a time when people might otherwise spend less.

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布什总统说他了解很多美国人都担心经济的未来，持续不稳定的房地产市场带来风险，可能会使很多职业陷入危机。所以，他希望与国会商量如何尽快刺激经济复苏。

在每周的广播讲话中，总统说大规模减免税收可能使（事情）变得不同。他提议其数额相当于每年美国所有商品和服务总产值的1%，即1400亿美元到1500亿美元之间。

“这项经济增长成套方案是暂时的，且必需立刻生效，这样才有助于我们在关键时期挽救经济；并且，这个方案不应包括任何增加税收的措施。这个经济增长成套方案尤其应该同时支持商业投资和消费，这二者是经济增长的关键。”

布什总统希望税收可以促进今年更多的投资，同时对个人所得税进行直接和快速的减免。他认为，让消费者拥有更多可支配资金可以在低消费时期刺激消费。

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