Pres. Ford's State of the Union speeches: on Jobs

Job-creation tax incentive where unemployment exceeds 7%

To achieve this we must offer the American people greater incentives to invest in the future. I ask that Congress enact changes in Federal tax laws that will speed up plant expansion and the purchase of new equipment. My recommendations will concentrate this job-creation tax incentive in areas where the unemployment rate now runs over 7%.

As we rebuild our economy, we have a continuing responsibility to provide a temporary cushion to the unemployed. At my request, the Congress enacted two extensions and two expansions in unemployment insurance which helped those who were jobless during 1975. These programs will continue in 1976. I am requesting funds to continue proven job training and employment opportunity programs.