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- President Obama delivers a statement to the press on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the government shutdown. Obama says "one faction of one party in one house of Congress, in one beach of government, shutdown major parts of the government, all because they didn't like one law." Calling the Republican stand to defund the Affordable Care Act an "ideological crusade," Obama describes the impact of their action, even as the ACA begins signing up individuals for health insurance. He reminds listeners that 85% of Americans will see no change to their employer provided coverage and the remaining 15% will finally have a chance to obtain affordable coverage. Held in the Rose Garden at the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- An unidentified speaker goes through statistics concerning veterans usage of the GI Bill and Public Law 16 and explains other benefits available to veterans. The speaker highlights the number of veterans using the GI Bill and Public Law 16 but emphasizes that many more veterans are eligible for these benefits and discusses the deadline for enrollment. The speaker also discusses changes to the dental benefits and rules for admittance to Veterans Administration Hospitals.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-04-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks about the extension of the Social Security payroll tax cut during a press conference at the White House. Obama says that Congress has done the right thing for working Americans.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Church tells the National Press Club his opinions of the CIA's spying on ordinary citizens, the boycott of certain Arab nations against 1500 American companies who do business with Israel, and why he thinks President Ford's economic programs would result in endless and enormous inflation.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-03-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bush signs H.R. 7081, the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act. Bush praises the efforts of many who brought this agreement to fruition. Bush says, "This legislation will enhance our cooperation in using nuclear energy to power our economies; it will help us work together even more closely to reduce the danger of nuclear proliferation across the world." The President states that in signing this act the two nations are telling the rest of the world that all nations which follow democracy can find a friend in the United States. Bush says that the relationship between the United States and India has never been "more vibrant and more hopeful." Bush then signs the act.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-10-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China speak to reporters during a joint press conference at the White House. Topics include House Speaker John Boehner's (R-OH) decision to resign, cyber-security, environmental issues, economic growth, and relations between the two powers. Xi's remarks are interpreted into English. Reporters from U.S. and Chinese media ask questions of the presidents. Ends abruptly.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-09-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton introduces the Health Care Reform Bill, which he had outlined in general terms in a message to Congress five weeks earlier.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-10-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton celebrates the signing of the balanced budget/tax cut bill in ceremonies on the White House south lawn.
- Date Issued:
- 1997-08-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks on the economy to members of The Business Council. Before going into his remarks, Obama says a few words on the tragic plane crash the night before in Buffalo, seeing it as a reminder of the fragility of life. Obama discusses the stimulus package, relating its funding to schools and its creation of jobs as aid to businesses.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-02-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection