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- Marine Lieutenant General Robert Neller, of East Lansing, Michigan, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the occasion of his nomination to commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. Neller addresses the Marine Corps budget, military sexual assaults, and the Obama administration's strategy in Syria and Iraq. Neller answers questions directed to him by various senators including: John McCain (R-AZ), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jeff Sessions (R-AL), James Inhofe (R-OK), and Joe Manchin (D-WV), along with many others.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-07-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the necessity of reducing the federal deficit and initiatives he is taking to cut spending. He also announces his intention to seek a two-year pay freeze for civilian Federal employees, a measure he claims will provide $28 billion in cumulative savings over the next five years.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-11-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- President Obama speaks on the economic impact of the government shutdown during a visit to M. Luis Construction in Rockville, Maryland, a company which has grown and benefited from increased access to capital through the President's Small Business Jobs Act and other SBA programs. Obama talks about small business and highlights the impacts that Congress's inability to act on a shutdown and default would have on our economy and the nation's small businesses.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama urges House Republicans to "reopen the government," saying they "don't get to hold the entire economy hostage over ideological demands" of defunding or dismantling Obamacare. Obama recounts the 1996 shutdown and comments on the economic impact and the loss of income to federal employees. He reminds listeners that the Affordable Care Act activates the insurance exchanges today complimenting other provisions that have been in place for over four years. Obama says he will not give in to reckless demands to deny Americans affordable healthcare.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Marine Lieutenant General Robert Neller, of East Lansing, Michigan, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the occasion of his nomination to commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. Neller addresses the Marine Corps budget, military sexual assaults, and the Obama administration's strategy in Syria and Iraq. Neller answers questions directed to him by various senators including: John McCain (R-AZ), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jeff Sessions (R-AL), James Inhofe (R-OK), and Joe Manchin (D-WV), along with many others.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-07-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the necessity of reducing the federal deficit and initiatives he is taking to cut spending. He also announces his intention to seek a two-year pay freeze for civilian Federal employees, a measure he claims will provide $28 billion in cumulative savings over the next five years.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-11-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- President Obama speaks on the economic impact of the government shutdown during a visit to M. Luis Construction in Rockville, Maryland, a company which has grown and benefited from increased access to capital through the President's Small Business Jobs Act and other SBA programs. Obama talks about small business and highlights the impacts that Congress's inability to act on a shutdown and default would have on our economy and the nation's small businesses.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama urges House Republicans to "reopen the government," saying they "don't get to hold the entire economy hostage over ideological demands" of defunding or dismantling Obamacare. Obama recounts the 1996 shutdown and comments on the economic impact and the loss of income to federal employees. He reminds listeners that the Affordable Care Act activates the insurance exchanges today complimenting other provisions that have been in place for over four years. Obama says he will not give in to reckless demands to deny Americans affordable healthcare.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection