Why an Amazon facility is the wrong place for Obama to talk about jobs

Some liberals are fuming over Obama's choice of venue

President Obama
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President Obama will give a speech Tuesday in Chattanooga, Tenn., describing his "grand bargain for middle-class jobs," seen by many as an attempt to unlock the legislative stalemate over the economy with Republicans in Congress.

The plan will propose increased investment in infrastructure and education in exchange for a cut in the corporate tax rate, which the GOP has asked for in the past. Obama is also proposing a minimum tax on foreign earnings even if they aren't brought home, an attempt to curb the allure of foreign tax havens.

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.