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- President Obama speaks to a group of college students in the Rose Garden, and urges Congress to enact legislation to extend current college student loan rates and avoid a significant increase in those rates which are set to double on July 1, 2013. Obama discusses his plan to keep college affordable for millions of students and middle class families.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-05-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Mindy Morgan, professor of Anthropology at Michigan State University, delivers a talk entitled, "Ojibwe In and Out of the Classroom: Models for Indigenous Language Programs within the University System." Morgan describes the strategies and methods employed by the indigenous languages program at MSU to meet specific needs of indigenous-language learners. Morgan describes the various laws and initiatives that created an opportunity to start and augment indigenous-language programs. She provides descriptions of a number of programs around the country then focuses the rest of her discussion on the University of Minnesota and MSU. Morgan answers questions from the audience. Morgan is introduced by Kurt Dewhurst, Director of the Center for Great Lakes Culture. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-03-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bill Clinton responds to accusations made at the Republican National Convention. Clinton says he does not plan on raising taxes but does plan to sign the Minimum Wage Bill. On "60 Minutes."
- Date Issued:
- 1996-08-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Wills Dunbar, in an installment of "The lawmakers," reports on the final meetings of the current legislative session in Lansing, Michigan. Dunbar describes the drama and arguments surrounding a measure meant to change the grand jury system in Michigan, and the comedy of errors which accompanied the passing of a bill concerning a tax on used cars.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-05-21T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- Robert Taft explains the terms and the purposes for the proposed enactment of the Taft-Hartley Labor Bill fighting to override President Trumans veto. Broadcast on NBC June 22, 1947.
- Date Issued:
- 1947-06-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama and Vice President Biden deliver remarks before the signing of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization. Biden reflects on the courage needed to free oneself from an abusive relationship and says this bill offers help. Obama says that the original bill changed our culture and made it possible to talk about domestic abuse and gave victims a place to go. The event ends with Obama signing the bill.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-03-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- At a ceremony in the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, President Barack H. Obama talks about the need for Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act before signing the bill into law. He describes the bill as containing the most sweeping reforms of the American financial system since the Great Depression and the strongest consumer protections in history. Obama provides examples of citizens who were hurt by predatory lending practices and declares that the days of the bank bailout and too big to fail are over.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 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:
- President Obama calls on Congress to pass legislation extending emergency unemployment insurance. Obama advocates for the extension because 1.3 million Americans lost coverage when Congress adjourned at the end of 2013 without extending the insurance. Obama's remarks come after the Senate advanced a bill that would extend insurance for eligible workers for three months.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection