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- Description:
- Cal Stewart's comedy routine, Uncle Josh buys an automobile.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Al Gore talks about his debate of the previous night with businessman Ross Perot on the merits of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Gore responds to criticisms of NAFTA including environmental ramifications, Mexico's low minimum wage, and changes to existing banking law throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On "Morning Show."
- Date Issued:
- 1993-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "The lawmakers," Dr. Willis Dunbar interviews state Representatives Ural S. Acker and Wade Van Valkenburg. The two representatives discuss a variety of legislation which they have been involved with, including a failed appropriations bill to fund the University of Michigan and Michigan State College, and laws affecting recording fees and attorney fees. The two senators also report on the financial health of the state and speak about their disappointment in the partisan tactics used during the session.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-06-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Rachel Babcock recalls her service as a radio operator with the U.S. Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) during World War Two. Babcock talks about the transition to basic training from teaching in a country school in Ingham County, Michigan, serving on a blimp base in Georgia, the culture shock of color-segregated facilities in the south, hitchhiking to the beach on weekends, and how civilians would frequently pay for meals for service members. She also talks about her post-military life, enrolling at Michigan State University, teaching in Lansing, MI, and the role of women in the American military.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- John Bryden, member of the Canadian Parliament, journalist and researcher delivers a talk entitled, "Transparency: An Issue of National Survival in an Increasingly Globalized World" at the Michigan State University Main Library. Bryden talks about the modern ability to obtain information via the internet, and the scope of management, mismanagement and corruption. He explains the need to change freedom of information laws to allow people to obtain documents and information that exposes wrong-doing. Bryden answers questions from the audience. Bryden is introduced by MSU Librarian Michael Unsworth. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia series.
- Date Issued:
- 2000-09-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama gives his State of the Economy speech at Georgetown University. President Obama discusses his administrations plans for the 2010 financial budget and updates on the progress already made. Obama says that stresses the need for higher education, competitive scientific and creative jobs, and investment in renewable energy business.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-04-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- The news conference begins with the reading of Lance's letter to Carter; Carter answers questions, some tearfully, about his own standards for behavior of his official family; refers to Lance as a "brother" and says there will be no one as good to replace him; "nothing I have heard or read has shaken my belief in his integrity." With reporter Barry Serafin.
- Date Issued:
- 1977-09-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama says members of Congress have a simple choice to make, "They can stand with the big oil companies, or they can stand with the American people." Obama calls on Congress to end taxpayer subsidies to an industry that has never been more profitable. He challenges Congress to use that money to double-down on investments in clean energy technologies that have never been more promising.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Janice Baker explains her challenges obtaining health insurance which have been relieved by the Affordable Care Act. then introduces President Obama. Obama says the health insurance that is available to people through HealthCare.gov is high quality and affordable, and his Administration is working around the clock to address problems that make the site slow and difficult to use. Obama recaps provisions of the law from which Americans have been benefiting for almost four years. Held in the Rose Garden at the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks to the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room. Obama begins by joking with the governors then describes where he would like to work with the governors saying, "our cooperation is vital to make sure that we're doing right by the American people." Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, chair of the NGA thanks the President and pledges a cooperative relationship.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-02-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection