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- President Obama advocates for raising the minimum wage. Obama says that because Republicans in Congress said "no" to even allowing a vote in the Senate on raising the minimum wage, millions of hardworking Americans are going to have to wait for the raise they deserve.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-04-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, delivers a speech entitled, "Save America," a Republican campaign speech.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-03-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally at Renaissance High School in Detroit, MI. Biden criticizes Republican presumptive nominees Mitt Romney and Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) for their economic and tax proposals. He says the Republican Party had lost touch with ordinary Americans, noting "Folks, this is not your father's Republican Party. This is not Mitt Romney's father's Republican Party." He praises Detroit and Michigan for their resilience and perseverance. Biden is introduced by Flint native and Olympian Claressa Shields, winner of the gold medal in women's boxing.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-08-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) holds a weekly press briefing. Ryan praises the House vote approving the 2018 budget and calls it an important step towards passing tax reform legislation. Ryan asserts that the tax reform bill is focused on helping middle-class Americans. He also calls on Republicans to end their infighting with President Trump and focus on their tax agenda.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama announces the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the seat left open by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Obama says Garland is experienced and respected by his peers and recounts Garland's education and qualifications. Obama criticizes the Senate Republican leadership who have stated they will hold no confirmation hearings on any nominee until after the Presidential election in November. Garland says the nomination is the greatest honor of his life and looks forward to the confirmation process. Held in the White House Rose Garden.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-03-16T00:00:00Z
- 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
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- President George W. Bush holds a press conference to discuss the fourth phase of the War in Iraq, deploying reinforcements and launching new operations to help Iraqis bring security to their people. Bush says that by increasing the support in this movement, we hasten the day our troops begin coming home. Bush answers questions from the press involving the refugees of Iraq, the rebellion of Republican senators, and the whereabouts of al-Queda.
- Date Issued:
- 2007-07-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Joe Biden delivers the keynote address at the South Carolina Democratic Party's annual Jefferson-Jackson fundraising dinner. Biden focuses on current issues and the political climate in Washington. He argues that Republicans are simply copying the Democratic Party's message of help for the middle class while proposing massive cuts to programs the middle class depends on. Biden is introduced by South Carolina State Representative Mia McLeod.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-05-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- United States President Barack Obama speaks at a private Democratic National Committee fundraising event. Obama jokes with the attendees then talks about the upcoming elections, the accomplishments of his administration over the previous seven years, improvements in energy efficiency and renewable energy, the chaos in the Republican party and the hostility he has faced during his time as President. He challenges Democrats to reflect a higher standard in the campaign. Held at Gilley's night club in Dallas, TX.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-03-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama visits Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL and explains why the country needs the Buffett Rule. The rule, named after billionaire investor Warren Buffett, calls for people with incomes over $1 million to pay at least a 30 percent tax rate. Obama calls for investing in the things that add value like education and infrastructure. He challenges the operating philosophy of the Republicans who call for spending cuts and more tax cuts as a way of balancing the Federal budget.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-04-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection