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- In his weekly address, President Obama discusses the launch of the Internet based Health Insurance Marketplace for the Affordable Care Act. Obama reminds listeners that the ACA allows people who have found health insurance expensive or unaffordable an opportunity to find coverage. He comments on website problems that have made it difficult for many to get information and criticizes Republicans for complaining about website problems when they have been "rooting for its failure." He calls affordable heath care a "right for each of us to enjoy."
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks about changes and improvements in the Individual Insurance Market during a visit to Faneuil Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. Obama says that it's misleading to say insurers are "cancelling" people's insurance plans without also mentioning that almost all insurers are encouraging people to join better plans with the same carrier, with stronger benefits and stronger protections. He describes Massachusetts' experience with their mandated health insurance program which was the model for the Affordable Care Act.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama talks about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act and reads letters from consumers who are benefiting from the law. He emphasizes that the health care law is working and says it will not be repealed as long as he is president. Obama says the country must now refocus on what is truly at stake, which is ensuring Americans have the security of decent health insurance at a reasonable cost. Held in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-12-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George Bush puts forward his health-care plan in Cleveland. The plan gives vouchers to the poor and tax credits to others and gives more control to private insurers and delivery systems. Democratic leaders offer a rebuttal.
- Date Issued:
- 1992-02-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers a statement on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the health, lives and pocketbooks of women and their families. Flanked by a cadre of women Obama declares "the law is here to stay." He explains the benefits, consumer protections and cost controls from which people may be benefiting and not even be aware. Obama explains how the insurance exchanges will operate to assure people can find affordable plans that cover their needs. He alleges that there is considerable misinformation about the ACA and its impact and declares, "health care is not a privilege; it is a right." Obama is introduced by Carol Metcalf who tells of her family's struggles to obtain health insurance.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-05-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bill Clinton, in his first electronic Town Meeting since he took office, answers questions about Travelgate, the environment, the age of his staff, programs for poor children, China, the $200 haircut, the economy, his infatuation with Hollywood, cutting entitlements, cutting aerospace, gays in the military, health insurance, the homeless, and Chelsea's private school. On the "Morning Show."
- Date Issued:
- 1993-05-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks at the University of Iowa to celebrate the passage and signing of health care legislation. He talks about the immediate effects of health care reform on small business and families and congratulates all those that helped get the bill passed.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-03-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In his weekly address, President Obama discusses the launch of the Internet based Health Insurance Marketplace for the Affordable Care Act. Obama reminds listeners that the ACA allows people who have found health insurance expensive or unaffordable an opportunity to find coverage. He comments on website problems that have made it difficult for many to get information and criticizes Republicans for complaining about website problems when they have been "rooting for its failure." He calls affordable heath care a "right for each of us to enjoy."
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks about changes and improvements in the Individual Insurance Market during a visit to Faneuil Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. Obama says that it's misleading to say insurers are "cancelling" people's insurance plans without also mentioning that almost all insurers are encouraging people to join better plans with the same carrier, with stronger benefits and stronger protections. He describes Massachusetts' experience with their mandated health insurance program which was the model for the Affordable Care Act.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama announces that 7.1 million Americans have signed up for affordable, private health coverage under the Affordable Care Act by the March 31st deadline. Obama says the number of people covered is up and costs are down. He also says providing coverage for everyone in the country is achievable. Held in the White House Rose Garden.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection