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- U.S. President Donald Trump makes remarks and signs the Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act which promotes accountability for crimes committed by ISIS and provides relief to persecuted religious groups in Iraq and Syria. Trump also comments on the results of his private budget meeting with Democratic leaders Pelosi and Schumer.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-12-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Former Michigan State University Provost David Scott talks about coming to MSU in 1978, joining the university administration in 1983 and his interaction with the Faculty Grievance Policy (FGP). Scott discusses how the FGP worked and what made it effective, the process for choosing and removing Faculty Grievance Officials (FGO), and the personal style of some of the former FGOs. Scott also talks about the tension in universities between teaching and research and how this tension affects strategic planning, hiring, salaries, and administrative priorities. Scott is interviewed by Robert Banks, former MSU associate provost and associate vice president for Academic Human Resources John Revitte, MSU professor emeritus in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
- Date Issued:
- 2019-01-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Sharon comments on the UAW Fisher workers, typical injuries she treated and reductions in the number of therapists. Sharon discusses Harry's Bar and walking in the plant for exercise.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-10-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks on restoring fairness to the tax code, marking the final day to file 2008 state & federal tax returns. President Obama discusses the need to reduce the tax burden on working class citizens. Obama also talks about the tightening budget in his administration and the wasteful programs being cut.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-04-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University Professor Jonathan Walton, Associate Director of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center at MSU, talks about national energy priorities, the mission of the GLBRC, its research priorities, and efforts to move beyond corn based ethanol production. Walton also talks about biofuels, land use, farming and food production, and petroleum and coal usage. Includes a question and answer session. Introduction by MSU Librarian Kriss Ostrom. Part of the MSU Libraries' Environmental Series hosted by the Library Environmental Committee.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Wright describes her first days on campus, her roommates, and her course of study. She also talks about leading the student effort to support the change to MSU, lobbying President John Hannah, and dealing with the state legislature. Wright explains the turf battle with the University of Michigan over the change and its fear that MSU would gain in the competition for state funding and prestige. Wright is interviewed by MSU Archivist, Whitney Miller.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-09-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks before the start of the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, a cycling event that raises awareness for our nation's wounded warriors who battle the physical and psychological damages of war. Obama calls the service people an inspiration to the country.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-04-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 2012 Presidential campaign. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney meet for their second debate in a "town hall" format. Moderated by CNN correspondent Candy Crowley. Questions come from the audience. Romney says he knows what it takes to create good jobs. Obama lays out three areas he wants to build on to create a better economy and create more jobs. Obama reminds listeners that Romney was willing to let the American car companies go bankrupt but Romney says his position has been misrepresented. Obama defends policies on oil and gas that have increased production and reduced consumption. Romney says over regulation is strangling the petroleum industry. They discuss tax policy and the deficit challenging each others' numbers and estimates and argue over the real impact of tax cuts and Romney's proposed defense spending. They argue over equal pay for women, contraception insurance coverage, healthcare costs, trade with China, cost of living, immigration, security in Libya, and assault weapon bans. Romney suggests poverty and single parent households breed violence. Obama challenges Romney's position and his endorsement by the NRA. Romney says regulation has crushed small business. Obama says tax cuts and credits to small business have helped and accuses Romney of being complicit in shipping jobs to China. Held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. Sponsored by The Commission on Presidential Debates.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Rodolfo Acuña talks about his pioneering effort starting the first Chicano Studies department at California State University, Northridge. Acuña reflects on his teaching career, his research, and writings about cultures in conflict. He talks about writing several books including "Occupied America: A History of Chicanos" and "Corridors of Migration." Acuña describes personal experiences that contributed to his radicalization. He criticizes academic and government policies which have denied Chicanos access to education and opportunity. He describes his research methods and the purpose of his histories, his emphasis on Chicano studies, and prospects for the future of Chicano studies. Acuña is interviewed by Michigan State University professor Dionicio N. Valdés.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-02-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Bush announces his nominee to head the clean air project, Wyoming's John Turner; talks about the need to rally people to preserve the country's natural areas and fisheries and wildlife; talks about fishing on his birthday.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-06-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection