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- In this installment of "What's doing in Western Michigan," Dr. Willis Dunbar reads stories from newspapers from towns surrounding Kalamazoo published over the past week. Dunbar reads about the fire that consumed a three-story Masonic temple in Sturgis, MI, which is described as the largest fire in the area since 1917, as well reading the stories of fires in Big Rapids and Three Rivers. Dunbar also discusses a story concerning the Coldwater bond election, which was declared invalid because of improper notice, and a story about the Second Midwest Conference on Community Relations which honored the editor and publisher of the Coldwater Daily Reporter, Al Earl Davidson. Also included is the segment, "The sum of the stories in the news," where Ed Laslow reads short advertisements from the newspapers, and the segment "Here and there in the news," where Dr. Dunbar reads short news stories.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-01-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Donald Trump talks about the results of the 2018 midterm elections and praises House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Democrat, California) and vows to work with the new Democratic House of Representatives majority in a bipartisan manner. Trump also threatens to respond to any House Democratic efforts to investigate the White House and engages in a heated exchange with CNN's Jim Acosta when he challenge Trump's version of the elections results.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-11-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks to reporters and answers questions in his first formal news conference since his re-election. Topics addressed include: the resignation of General David Petraeus as CIA director, demographics of the American electorate, the state of the economy, budget negotiations and efforts to avoid the economic "fiscal cliff" in January 2013, potential cabinet appointments, and his agenda for a second term. Obama says his offer to meet with Mitt Romney stands. He criticizes Republican Senators for their attack on UN Ambassador Susan Rice calling their comments "outrageous."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a campaign rally for Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Schuette. Pence praises President Donald Trump and touts his administration's successes in the economy, employment and world trade. Pence also talks about the Republican candidates running for state and national office and why they should be elected. Held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump endorses Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Senate candidate Florida Governor Rick Scott. Trump talks about the state of the U.S. economy, foreign policy, and trade. DeSantis thanks Trump for his support and says that if elected he will enact conservative policies that will help Florida's economy grow. Held in Tampa, Florida.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-07-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. Vice-President Al Gore comments on the presidential election recount in Florida. Gore assures that the voices of American voters will be heard. Secretary of Commerce William Daley, who is also Gore's campaign chairman, answers questions about how the recount process will proceed. Campaign manager Donna Brazil thanks the supporters of Gore's campaign.
- Date Issued:
- 2000-11-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "Know your city," Dr. Willis Dunbar invites Kalamazoo officials and activists to profile various issues in the upcoming election. Glenn Allen Jr., the vice-mayor of Kalamazoo, makes an argument in favor of installing parking meters while Francis L. Denner, of the Kalamazoo Federation of Labor, makes an argument in opposition to the meters. Anthony Stamm, the county clerk and secretary of the Kalamazoo County Election Committee then explains the complicated situation surrounding the offices of prosecuting attorney and probate judge.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-10-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Bryan argues for a proposed amendment to the Constitution that would elect members of the United States Senate by a direct vote of the people, rather than through state legislatures.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- National Intelligence Director Dan Coats, CIA Director Gina Haspel, and FBI Director Christopher Wray testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on global threats to the United States. Coats offers an assessment of cyber threats to the U.S. and lists the challenges presented by China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran. Coats also says that it is unlikely that North Korea will give up its nuclear weapons production capabilities. Haspel and Wray discuss efforts to protect the 2020 election from foreign influence. Also testifying are General Paul Nakasone, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, General Robert Ashley, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and Robert Cardillo, director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Senator Richard Burr (Republican-North Carolina) chairs the hearing.
- Date Issued:
- 2019-01-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Nixon speaks on the issues of the 1954 Congressional and state elections.
- Date Issued:
- 1954-09-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection