Three 2012 State of the Union Fact Sheets: Jobs, Energy Resources, College Tuition

In his State of the Union address on Jan. 24, 2012, President Barack Obama described his vision for “an America built to last” that makes efficiency a solid cornerstone of the equation. Want to learn the facts? Read the full blueprint [PDF] and check out these fact sheets from the White House Office of Public Engagement, including details on how the president thinks the U.S. economy could improve by supporting domestic manufacturing activities, American energy and skills for American workers.

• Fact Sheet - Overview to Support U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Discourage Outsourcing, and Encourage Insourcing: Obama laid out six revenue-neutral proposals to Congress to encourage job growth and to close tax loopholes that encourage the shifting of jobs and profits overseas. The president also called upon Congress to extend current temporary tax incentives and advance fundamentional tax reforms to encourage more investment in America.
• Fact Sheet - Making the Most of America’s Energy Resources: Obama underscored his commitment to develop all available sources of American energy while ensuring safe and responsible production. In 2011, the United States was the world's top investor in clean energy. To maintain this top position,  we need to implement "smart, aggressive action moving forward," said the president.
• Fact Sheet - Keeping College Affordable and Within Reach for All Americans: In tandem with his vision of an American economy built on domestic manufacturing and energy, Obama aims to address rising college costs to help American workers build skills. The president called on Congress to advance new reforms to promote shared responsibility to make college affordable. If this proposal is passed, federal campus aid will be tied to responsible campus tuition policies for the first time in history.