President Trump Delivers Economic Address in Las Vegas

Why it matters locally: While the speech focused on national economic policy, any federal economic policies discussed could indirectly impact Virginia's key industries, such as the technology sector and federal government contractors, through changes in tax rates, regulations, or government spending.

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President Donald Trump delivered an address in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. During his speech, Trump discussed the national economy. Separately, some individuals working in Las Vegas reported that they had not observed direct benefits from the administration's economic policies. These individuals provided perspectives that diverged from the President's assessment.