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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:
- 2012 Presidential campaign. President Obama speaks at a campaign event held at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Obama talks about the presious night's presidential debate with Republican nominee Mitt Romney, calling Romney's economic plan a "sketchy deal" and a "one point plan." Obama criticizes the Republican platform then talks about the accomplishments of his administration and the improvement in the economy. He tells listeners they "can turn the clock back or continue to move forward."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama advocates for raising the minimum wage. Obama says that because Republicans in Congress said "no" to even allowing a vote in the Senate on raising the minimum wage, millions of hardworking Americans are going to have to wait for the raise they deserve.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-04-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, delivers a speech entitled, "Save America," a Republican campaign speech.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-03-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) holds a weekly press briefing. Ryan praises the House vote approving the 2018 budget and calls it an important step towards passing tax reform legislation. Ryan asserts that the tax reform bill is focused on helping middle-class Americans. He also calls on Republicans to end their infighting with President Trump and focus on their tax agenda.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Journalist, author and East Lansing native Daniel Gross delivers a talk entitled, "The New Dynamic Between Investing and Politics" at the Michigan State University Main Library. Gross describes the phenomenon of an "army" of small investors trading in the stock market, their lack of sophistication and how their actions influence the economy and politics in the United States. Gross also discusses the growth of the stock market, the history of 401k investment plans, and the Clinton Administration's steps to "keep Wall Street happy", and the resulting transformation of the Republican and Democratic parties. Questions from the audience follows. Gross is introduced by MSU Librarian Ruth Ann Jones. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2000-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Carrie A. Nation reads two poems on the perils of smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol and the Republican Party.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama announces the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the seat left open by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Obama says Garland is experienced and respected by his peers and recounts Garland's education and qualifications. Obama criticizes the Senate Republican leadership who have stated they will hold no confirmation hearings on any nominee until after the Presidential election in November. Garland says the nomination is the greatest honor of his life and looks forward to the confirmation process. Held in the White House Rose Garden.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-03-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Obama frames the choice confronting voters' this fall as one of the future direction of the country, not a referendum on the state of the economy. He acknowledges that the economy is not where it needs to be, but says he believes Mitt Romney's recipe for growth is wrong. Obama says the only way for the economy to recover is to have a strong and prosperous middle class. He emphasizes the refusal of Republicans to pass any economic plans that involved raising taxes for the wealthy.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-06-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers the first of a series of speeches on the economy. Obama reminds listeners of how the economy has changed, the effects of the 2008 crash, what his administration has done to correct things, and describes the recent positive trends. He describes a growing inequality and a concentration of wealth at the top which he says undermines the essence of America. Obama criticizes Republicans for their obstruction of policy proposals to create more jobs and protect the middle class. He also pledges to use executive authority to counter "gridlock, inaction, or willful indifference" by Congress. Obama lays out a series of initiatives for infrastructure improvements, education, business and industry retention and expansion, and high tech support saying, "America has to make the investments necessary to promote long-term growth and shared prosperity." Held at Knox College in Galesburg, IL.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-07-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection