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- United States President Barack Obama delivers a speech to the U.S. Conference of Mayors held in the East Room of the White House. Obama emphasizes the importance of the partnership between cities and the federal government and says that the federal government is investing more money to help cities build water infrastructure and that $80 million will go to the state of Michigan for the city of Flint. In addition, Obama outlines his legislative agenda for the year which includes criminal justice reform, combating the drug addiction, improving schools, and making it easier to vote.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama praises the automotive industry for creating new jobs, fostering innovation and building a strong foundation for continued growth, as he speaks to Chrysler workers in Toledo, OH. Obama jokes with workers about local restaurants, bars, and the Jeeps they build. He recaps the effects of the 2008 recession, the Federal assistance that helped the domestic nameplates, and the restructuring that has led to resurgence. Obama reinforces the need to invest in the nation's infrastructure and praises the hard work and dedication of American workers.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-06-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rosselló. Trump praises the federal government's hurricane response in Puerto Rico and says that that federal aid will continue to be provided to Puerto Rico but that eventually local organizations will need to step up. Rosselló says that there is still much more work to be done and that federal aid is not being abused. Held at the Oval Office.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama holds a town meeting in Costa Mesa, California, where he discusses the economy and budgeting plans for 2010. In the budget, Obama calls for investments in environmental pursuits, which will create jobs and combat climate change. President Obama takes questions from the audience referring to the allocation of the stimulus package to states, aid to small and responsible banks, plans for immigration policy, investments to education, and consumer protection around credit cards.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-03-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the National Governors Association at their winter meeting and talks about his federal budget proposals which will emphasize public safety and national security, increase the Department of Defense budget by $54 billion, and cut discretionary spending. He also promises to speed up the approval process for state projects being reviewed by federal agencies and discusses his deportation policies, tariff and tax policy, infrastructure spending, repealing "Obamacare", and cutting taxes.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama announces Chrysler's bankruptcy and says that the U.S. will provide the auto company with up to $8 billion in aid. Obama blames Chrysler's private debt holders for forcing the bankruptcy decision and also says he has given Chrysler thirty days to finalize a partnership with Italian automaker Fiat or the government loans will be called.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-04-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In remarks at a town hall meeting in New Orleans, President Barack Obama says that his administration will focus on disaster preparedness. He also says that he has freed $1.5 billion in recovery and rebuilding funds to be used in the Gulf Coast region.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-10-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama talks about the Claims Resolution Act of 2010, before signing the bill into law. He describes the wrongs that the bill corrects in its attempt to settle claims by black farmers and American Indians who were unfairly denied Federal aid.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-12-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In remarks at a town hall meeting in New Orleans, President Barack Obama says that his administration will focus on disaster preparedness. He also says that he has freed $1.5 billion in recovery and rebuilding funds to be used in the Gulf Coast region.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-10-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the National Governors Association at their winter meeting and talks about his federal budget proposals which will emphasize public safety and national security, increase the Department of Defense budget by $54 billion, and cut discretionary spending. He also promises to speed up the approval process for state projects being reviewed by federal agencies and discusses his deportation policies, tariff and tax policy, infrastructure spending, repealing "Obamacare", and cutting taxes.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection