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- President Obama delivers a statement to the press on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the government shutdown. Obama says "one faction of one party in one house of Congress, in one beach of government, shutdown major parts of the government, all because they didn't like one law." Calling the Republican stand to defund the Affordable Care Act an "ideological crusade," Obama describes the impact of their action, even as the ACA begins signing up individuals for health insurance. He reminds listeners that 85% of Americans will see no change to their employer provided coverage and the remaining 15% will finally have a chance to obtain affordable coverage. Held in the Rose Garden at the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama urges House Republicans to "reopen the government," saying they "don't get to hold the entire economy hostage over ideological demands" of defunding or dismantling Obamacare. Obama recounts the 1996 shutdown and comments on the economic impact and the loss of income to federal employees. He reminds listeners that the Affordable Care Act activates the insurance exchanges today complimenting other provisions that have been in place for over four years. Obama says he will not give in to reckless demands to deny Americans affordable healthcare.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the improving U.S. economy, implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and the government shutdown and then is interviewed by Gerald Seib at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council conference. Obama says his administration underestimated the complexity of the Healthcare.gov Web site and was burdened by a cumbersome federal information technology process. He also expresses optimism about passing an immigration bill, and outlines the offer aimed at halting Iran's nuclear program. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the improving U.S. economy, implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and the government shutdown and then is interviewed by Gerald Seib at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council conference. Obama says his administration underestimated the complexity of the Healthcare.gov Web site and was burdened by a cumbersome federal information technology process. He also expresses optimism about passing an immigration bill, and outlines the offer aimed at halting Iran's nuclear program. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers a statement to the press on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the government shutdown. Obama says "one faction of one party in one house of Congress, in one beach of government, shutdown major parts of the government, all because they didn't like one law." Calling the Republican stand to defund the Affordable Care Act an "ideological crusade," Obama describes the impact of their action, even as the ACA begins signing up individuals for health insurance. He reminds listeners that 85% of Americans will see no change to their employer provided coverage and the remaining 15% will finally have a chance to obtain affordable coverage. Held in the Rose Garden at the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama urges House Republicans to "reopen the government," saying they "don't get to hold the entire economy hostage over ideological demands" of defunding or dismantling Obamacare. Obama recounts the 1996 shutdown and comments on the economic impact and the loss of income to federal employees. He reminds listeners that the Affordable Care Act activates the insurance exchanges today complimenting other provisions that have been in place for over four years. Obama says he will not give in to reckless demands to deny Americans affordable healthcare.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection