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- President Obama announces his nomination of three candidates for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Obama charges that the Senate has deliberately refused to bring previous nominations to a vote and challenges the body to act quickly. The nominees are: Cornelia T.L. Pillard, a law professor; Patricia Ann Millett, an appellate lawyer; and Robert L. Wilkins, a federal district judge.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama announces his nomination of Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) for Commerce Secretary. Senator Gregg having been a business man, attorney, state executive counselor, congressman, governor, and senator, Obama explains how he is capable of the difficult job in this economic crisis. Senator Gregg then speaks, agreeing with the President that this remarkable era in the economy is not the time for partisanship.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In a press conference, Bill Clinton deals with good economic news, an economic bill now in legislation, campaign finance reform, and filibustering. He then answers general questions.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-06-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Gina Haspel, acting director of the Central Intelligence Agency, testifies at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Former Senators Saxby Chambliss and Evan Bayh introduce Haspel to the Committee. Haspel talks about her thirty year career with the CIA and answers members' questions about her involvement in a controversial detention and interrogation program. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) chairs the committee.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-05-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton's press conference announcing the appointment of his economic team for his second term. They are Secretary of Commerce Bill Daley, U.N. Ambassador Bill Richardson, National Economic Council Chairman Gene Sperling, and Dan Tarullo, in the newly created position of Assistant to the President for International Economic Policy.
- Date Issued:
- 1996-12-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- F.B.I. Director nominee Christopher Wray, former assistant attorney general during the George W. Bush administration, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Wray faces tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats on whether he would maintain the bureau's independence and apolitical stance. Wray denies being asked to swear loyalty to President Trump and vows only to be loyal to the United States Constitution and the rule of law. He directly disputes President Trump's assertion that the Russia investigation is a "witch hunt." Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) chairs the hearing.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-07-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Derrick tells of moving to Lansing in 1957 so his father could get a job at Fisher, growing up near the plant and being hired in August 1978. He tells about his experiences in the Body and Paint Shops, dealing with racial diversity and animosity, hazards in the plant, his union activity, and appointment to the Michigan AFL-CIO Safety Department in Lansing.
- Date Issued:
- 2006-02-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump talks about the upcoming F.B.I. investigation into allegations of sexual assault made against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Trump says that he believes that the F.B.I. has "free rein" in the investigation and reiterates his belief that Kavanaugh is a "high quality person." Trump also asserts that the way the Democrats have acted during the Kavanaugh hearings will help the Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Trump's comments are made outside of the White House just prior to boarding Marine One for a campaign rally in West Virginia.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Southaven, MS in support of U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) who is facing a primary fight against Republican Chris McDaniel and Democrat Mike Espy. Trump touts the accomplishments of his administration and asserts that a Democratic takeover of the U.S. Congress will lead to disaster for the county. Trump also talks about Christine Blasey Ford's testimony against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith also speak.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Press conference begins with announcement that the Senate will send him a civil rights bill he is willing to sign. Talks also about the Middle East, capital gains tax cut, job intensive legislative proposals, the confirmation process for appointees, the budget, sexual harassment.
- Date Issued:
- 1991-10-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection