President Obama Discusses Congressman Doggett’s ‘More Education’ Tax Credit in Speech at University of Texas

When President Obama addressed thousands at UT this week, I appreciated his focus on making education more affordable for students and their families.  This is certainly a concern on which we have complete agreement, even though we have differing views on some other major national issues.  And I especially appreciated his comments on the near $14 billion "More Education" targeted tax cut, which I authored.  It encourages those, who want to further their education and gain more job skills.  Those who spend up to $2,500 for tuition, textbooks and course materials, can take $2,500 off their federal tax bill.  I look forward to working with him to ensure that this tax cut is expanded and continued. To see an excerpt of the President's discussion of my "More Education" tax credit, please click here.  If you would like to hear President Obama's remarks at the University of Texas in their entirety, please click here.