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- President Obama holds a post-election news conference to congratulate the Republicans on winning control of the Senate as well as more seats in the House. He discusses working with both the lame-duck divided Congress and the next Republican-controlled Congress on issues such as funding for the Ebola response, immigration reform, and Middle East policy. He answers questions from the press about the potential for cooperating with Congress, ISIS, the Healthcare Act, immigration reform, oil production, and the Keystone pipeline. Held at the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-11-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Following a tie vote broken by Vice President Mike Pence's yes vote to begin debate on the Senate's health care bill, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) admonishes the Senate for failing to offer up a healthcare bill that is bi-partisan. McCain is introduced by Pence.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-07-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama discusses the importance of growing the economy and creating jobs by increasing the country's exports. He also advocates for increased spending on infrastructure improvements. Obama closes by discussing the Affordable Care Act and health care saying people will have more choice and find it more affordable. Held at the Port of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump talks about the status of a bill to replace the Affordable Care Act, which the Senate is scheduled to vote on the the next day. Trump says that Senate Republicans have not done their job in repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act and warns that any senator who votes against starting the debate on health care is saying they are "fine with the Obamacare nightmare." Vice President Mike Pence introduces Trump.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-07-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama explains how the Affordable Care Act is saving Americans money thanks to a provision in the health reform law that requires insurance companies spend 80 percent of its customers premiums on medical care, rather than administrative costs. Obama shares the personal stories of several people in attendance explaining how they qualified for a rebate from their insurance company. Held in the East Room of the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-07-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In his weekly address, President Obama talks about the imminent activation date for the main provisions of the Affordable Care Act and says uninsured Americans will have the chance to buy the same quality, affordable health care as everyone else. Obama also discusses a possible shut down of the government due to failure in the Republican dominated House of Representative to pass and send a budget to the Senate. He urges Congress to both pass a budget by Monday and raise the nation's debt ceiling.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-09-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama talks about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act and reads letters from consumers who are benefiting from the law. He emphasizes that the health care law is working and says it will not be repealed as long as he is president. Obama says the country must now refocus on what is truly at stake, which is ensuring Americans have the security of decent health insurance at a reasonable cost. Held in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-12-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama addresses attendees at the Families USA Health Action Conference held at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, D.C.. Obama lauds the benefits of the Health Reform Law, including lowering costs and promoting the greater availability of medical insurance for average Americans.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-01-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks at a campaign fundraiser held at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. He opens by paying tribute to entertainer Al Green by singing a line from the song "Let's stay together." Obama predicts that hard economic times will make his re-election difficult. He recounts a number of his accomplishments including the Affordable Health Care Act. Obama juxtaposes his policies and priorities with those of the Republicans and asks "where do we go from here?" He says that the country is in a race with the rest of the world for jobs and economic growth, but that we won't win by giving tax breaks to the wealthiest and expecting money to trickle down.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-01-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Democratic National Convention. Barack Obama accepts his party's nomination for a second term as President. Obama recalls the first time he spoke at a Democratic Convention, saying that the speech was full of hope and change and that "eight years later, that hope has been tested." He shares a vision for America of opportunity and fairness. Obama balances his optimism with an acknowledgement that the country is facing tough times declaring, "we are moving forward." He sets goals for job creation, education, economic activity, and infrastructure improvement then recounts his administration's successes, especially the Affordable Care Act. Michelle Obama introduces her husband.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection