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- In a press conference, Bill Clinton deals with good economic news, an economic bill now in legislation, campaign finance reform, and filibustering. He then answers general questions.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-06-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Gina Haspel, acting director of the Central Intelligence Agency, testifies at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Former Senators Saxby Chambliss and Evan Bayh introduce Haspel to the Committee. Haspel talks about her thirty year career with the CIA and answers members' questions about her involvement in a controversial detention and interrogation program. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) chairs the committee.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-05-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton's press conference announcing the appointment of his economic team for his second term. They are Secretary of Commerce Bill Daley, U.N. Ambassador Bill Richardson, National Economic Council Chairman Gene Sperling, and Dan Tarullo, in the newly created position of Assistant to the President for International Economic Policy.
- Date Issued:
- 1996-12-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh responds to questions before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and defends himself against allegations that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford at a house party in Maryland when they were teenagers. Rachel Mitchell, head of the Maricopa County, Arizona, Special Victims Division, questions Kavanaugh on behalf of the Republican committee members. Kavanaugh denies Ford's allegations says that if the committee wants an FBI investigation, he will comply. He also answers questions about his alcohol consumption and his sexual behavior. Senator Graham charges the Democrats with playing political games.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Tim describes his first day in the factory, the hiring process, strikes, loud music, and the types of work he did in Trim as well as the paint booth process and cleaning.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-11-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks to reporters and answers questions in his first formal news conference since his re-election. Topics addressed include: the resignation of General David Petraeus as CIA director, demographics of the American electorate, the state of the economy, budget negotiations and efforts to avoid the economic "fiscal cliff" in January 2013, potential cabinet appointments, and his agenda for a second term. Obama says his offer to meet with Mitt Romney stands. He criticizes Republican Senators for their attack on UN Ambassador Susan Rice calling their comments "outrageous."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama nominates Dr. Janet Yellen to succeed Ben Bernanke as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. Obama reflects on economic successes over the last five years. He thanks outgoing Federal reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and comments on Bernanke's accomplishments. Obama talks about the qualifications of Janet Yellen that make her a good choice to succeed Bernanke and calls on the Senate to confirm her quickly. Yellen says she is "honored and humbled" by the President's trust and describes the responsibilities of the Fed Chair as serving the American public. Yellen is the first female nominee to lead the Federal Reserve.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-10-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- United States President Barack Obama discusses the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Obama talks about Scalia's career and personal life and declares his intent to nominate a new Supreme Court Justice.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-02-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Russ describes the hiring process where you are selected based on your size and strength, being assigned to the Body Shop where his father supervised, and eventually moving to Fisher Repair at the Oldsmobile Main Plant. Russ talks about lay offs and the Trade Readjustment Act (TRA), various pranks including spreading urethane on the supervisor's phone. He comments on friendships, hobbies, bible study groups, and general life in the factory.
- Date Issued:
- 2006-01-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama announces his nominee to head the World Bank, Dartmouth College President Jim Yong Kim. Obama remarks on Kim's previous experiences which prepares him for the position. He jokes about Kim's golf handicap and athletic prowess. President Obama also answers a reporter's question regarding the shooting of teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida, saying, "If I had a son, he would look just like Trayvon."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection