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Strengthening the Economy: Jobs and Economic Growth
Building America's Economy Photo Essay
President George W. Bush participates in a conversation about homeownership at the Carpenters Training Center in Phoenix, Ariz., March 26, 2004. Pictured on stage with the President, from left, are construction foreman Jorge Sotelo, first-time homebuyer Emily McElhaney, first-time homebuyer Monica Sims and General President of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Doug McCarron.
President George W. Bush participates in a conversation about homeownership at the Carpenters Training Center in Phoenix, Ariz., March 26, 2004. Pictured on stage with the President, from left, are construction foreman Jorge Sotelo, first-time homebuyer Emily McElhaney, first-time homebuyer Monica Sims and General President of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Doug McCarron.
 
After talking with the press, President George W. Bush walks with his economic advisors at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, Aug. 13, 2003. Pictured are, from left, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Josh Bolten, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy Stephen Friedman, Secretary of Commerce Don Evans, Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and Secretary of the Treasury John Snow. President Bush looks over economic data with his team of economic advisors during a session of meetings at his Texas ranch Aug. 13, 2003. .We believe strongly that the tax relief plan that was approved by Congress in '01, and most recently in '03, is going to have a very positive effect on economic growth and vitality,. said the President in his remarks to the press about the meetings.
President George W. Bush uses a drill to connect a metal wall frame during a tour of the Carpenters Training Center in Phoenix, Ariz., March 26, 2004. President George W. Bush participates in a conversation about homeownership at the Carpenters Training Center in Phoenix, Ariz., March 26, 2004. Pictured on stage with the President, from left, are construction foreman Jorge Sotelo, first-time homebuyer Emily McElhaney, first-time homebuyer Monica Sims and General President of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Doug McCarron.
President Bush visits home owners in Ardmore, Pa., March 15, 2004. .When you own something you call your own, you have a vital stake in the future of our nation. So we've set this goal and we'll talk about some ways how to achieve this goal,. said the President during about home ownership at the local YMCA. President George W. Bush visits with Pearl Cerdan and her four children in Ardmore, Pa., March 15, 2004. Ms. Cerdan, a first-time homebuyer, moved into her Spring Avenue Development home in December of 2003.
President George W. Bush takes a few moments to meet a few people during his visit to the BMW Manufacturing Corporation where he discussed jobs and the economy with employers and employees in Greer, S.C., Nov. 10, 2003. President George W. Bush meets with members of his National Economic Council in the Oval Office Feb. 10, 2004. From left, they are Director Stephen Friedman, Brain Reardon and Kevin Warsh.
President George W. Bush discusses jobs and the economy at the Timken Company in Canton, Ohio, April 24, 2003. In the following month, the President signed the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. .This law reflects a common sense economic principle: The best way to have more jobs is to help the people who create new jobs, and those are the small business owners of America,. said the President during the signing ceremony.

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