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- President George W. Bush talks about the upcoming vote in the House to pass his tax cut plan. Bush urges the House to pass the bill saying the American people need tax relief. Bush's comments are made on the South Lawn of the White House prior to departing on a trip to North and South Dakota and Louisiana.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-02-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks at an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, held on the South Lawn of the White House. Obama thanks a number of persons who played key roles in passing the legislation. He also praises disabled persons who, when faced with being excluded, fought, protested and advocated for inclusion and the bill's passage. Obama says that the act upholds the American principles of equal access, equal opportunity and independence.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Physicist and author Dr. David Brin delivers a talk entitled, "A World Filled With Cameras: Security at the cost of freedom? Or can we have both?" Just two months after the September 11th terrorist attacks Brin suggests that a "Devil's dilemma" has been foisted on the American public which falsely suggests that people must choose between security and freedom. Brin describes the new "security society" of surveillance, search and restriction. He says the tradeoff is neither necessary nor real. Brin answers questions from the audience. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Anderson cites his role in passing fair housing legislation.
- Date Issued:
- 1980-08-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama signs the first bill of his administration, addressing wage discrimination lawsuits. Obama discusses the importance of the new law, bringing the nation closer to equality. He says it is more than a women's issue. The discrimination of an employee's paycheck effects their families, health care, education, and the struggling economy. Obama says he signs this law in honor of Lilly Ledbetter and the women who came before her. He also signs for his daughters and the future generations.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-01-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama praises four small-business owners during a press conference held in the White House Rose Garden. He urges Congress to pass legislation to provide new tax credits and lending incentives to help small businesses grow and create new jobs.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-06-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama declares himself a "warrior for the middle class," during a speech on the American Jobs Act at the Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati, Ohio. Obama talks about tax breaks for wage earners, raising taxes on millionaires, and closing tax loopholes for corporations.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-09-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton opens a press conference by calling for clean bills on the minimum wage and the gasoline tax. He also asks that Congress eschew "PoisonBill" riders on bills to guarantee vetoes.
- Date Issued:
- 1996-05-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks with reporters following two days of meetings with NATO allies in Warsaw, Poland. Obama calls it a "tough week" referring to shootings in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Dallas, Texas, and says that he believes America is not as divided as some have suggested. Obama also speaks about gun safety laws, immigration, the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union, his legacy, and being at war during his entire presidency. The president makes his remarks at a press conference in Warsaw, Poland.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-07-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Sharing the podium with the mothers of victims of gun violence, President Obama urges Congress to pass legislation that will reduce gun violence by strengthening background check laws for firearm purchases. Katerina Rodgaard, member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, speaks about her personal experiences with gun violence.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-03-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection