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- President Barack Obama talks about the improving U.S. economy, implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and the government shutdown and then is interviewed by Gerald Seib at the Wall Street Journal's annual CEO Council conference. Obama says his administration underestimated the complexity of the Healthcare.gov Web site and was burdened by a cumbersome federal information technology process. He also expresses optimism about passing an immigration bill, and outlines the offer aimed at halting Iran's nuclear program. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- George Bush celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Department of Defense, reaffirming support for S.D.I., and speaking of the sacrifice of Marine Lt. Colonel William Higgins.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-08-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- The President answers reporters' questions on a variety of issues.
- Date Issued:
- 1991-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama reacts to House and Senate passage by unanimous consent of the compromise Social Security payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance extensions. Obama says it is about time Congress focused on the American people and job creation instead of partisan politics.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-12-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump speaks at the Ohio Republican Party State Dinner in downtown Columbus. Trump tells party members to encourage voters to cast their ballots in the 2018 elections and says that Democrats in Congress are obstructionists. He also talks about recent economic metrics, immigration policy and the environment and takes credit for reducing federal regulations.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-08-24T00:00:00Z
- 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 Obama delivers remarks commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act which President Kennedy signed on June 10, 1963. The law requires employers to give women and men equal pay for equal work. He reflects on the history of unequal pay, quotes President Kennedy, and says there is still work to be done to achieve equal pay for equal work. Obama also says increasing the minimum wage is necessary.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama discusses the twin challenges of growing income inequality and shrinking economic mobility suggesting they pose a fundamental threat to achieving the American Dream. Obama advocates for increasing the minimum wage, describes the benefits of the Affordable Care Act, and focuses on his plan to grow the economy and the middle class. Sponsored by the Center for American Progress and held at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) in Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-12-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Bush promises the appointment of an honest National Labor Relations Board. Speech delivered at the convention of the Building and Construction Trades Conference of the AFL-CIO.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-04-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 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