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- Date Issued:
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In his first State of the Union address, President Barack Obama promises to make job growth his top priority and asks the U.S. Congress to jump start the ailing economy by enacting a new round of economic stimulus spending, aimed at helping small business and repairing the nation's infrastructure. He also urges bipartisan support for his health care reform package and claims some success in the war on terrorism.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-01-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama says "the American people voted for action, not politics as usual" during a presentation on the economy held at the White House. Obama talks about impending tax increases and budget cuts scheduled to take effect. He reiterates his position that the wealthiest citizens should pay more in taxes.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Ronald Reagan answers questions about the growing deficit, reductions in social programs, the reduced threat from the USSR, change in the Soviet Union, the toughest and nicest part of his job, the Middle East, the future of the Contras, etc. at his 48th press conference as president.
- Date Issued:
- 1988-12-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Eisenhower expresses his confidence in the country during the recession.
- Date Issued:
- 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- President Obama urges Congress to take action to avoid the automatic budget cuts known as "sequestration" which are scheduled to hit March 1 if lawmakers fail to find a path forward on balanced deficit reduction. Obama calls the "sequester" a "meat clever approach" to budget cutting. Joined by law enforcement officers and first-responders, Obama warns that the automatic cuts, totaling about $85 billion over the course of a year, will prompt job losses, weaken national security, and cancel government services. Held in the South Court Auditorium of the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-02-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton speaks at the Oscar Mayer School in Chicago. He comments on the Chicago Bears, the stock market, the national debt, unemployment, and inflation.
- Date Issued:
- 1997-10-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the U.S. economy and the turn-around and recovery of the U.S. automotive industry. Obama is in Detroit to visit the North American International Automobile Show in Cobo Hall. Held at the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources in Detroit, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-01-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Bill Clinton delivers a speech reflecting on the progress made during his eight years in office. Clinton highlights the reductions made in the national debt and unemployment rates, gains in average incomes, and greater support to education and healthcare. He also notes the global strides made from bringing new nations into NATO and helping facilitate Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Clinton gives praise to his wife, Hillary Clinton, and presidential candidate Al Gore. He calls on the American people to continue the era of prosperity started during his term by supporting Gore.
- Date Issued:
- 2000-08-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection