    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [September 1, 1999]
    [Page 1483]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Release of the ``Futurework'' Report
    September 1, 1999

        The ``Futurework'' report, released today by the Department of
    Labor, underscores the need for an even stronger commitment to education
    and training to help workers thrive in an economy that is changing
    faster than ever before. Now more than ever, American workers must learn
    the new skills needed to face the challenges of the 21st century
    economy.
        The Republican tax proposal, because it would force cuts in
    education and worker training of roughly 50 percent in 2009, would deny
    millions of Americans the chance to gain these skills. Now is not the
    time to shortchange the future opportunities of American workers by
    enacting an irresponsible tax plan that fails to allow adequate
    investment in education and training.