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- President Obama discusses the twin challenges of growing income inequality and shrinking economic mobility suggesting they pose a fundamental threat to achieving the American Dream. Obama advocates for increasing the minimum wage, describes the benefits of the Affordable Care Act, and focuses on his plan to grow the economy and the middle class. Sponsored by the Center for American Progress and held at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) in Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-12-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Andy Hernandez speaks at the 20th anniversary League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) conference. Hernandez talks about the successes and challenges for the organization, its political influence and the exercise of its power. Jim Hightower, Texas Agriculture Commissioner, thanks LULAC for supporting his candidacy then criticizes Reaganomics, wealth distribution, and inequality. Hightower provides statistics to support his position that there is an issue of basic fairness. Held in Texas.
- Date Issued:
- 1988-07-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- At a Michigan State University "study away" class held in Washington, D.C., Scott Bryson from the AFL-CIO talks about political activism and young people's involvement in electoral politics and explains why organized labor advocates for all workers. Elizabeth Bunn, director of the AFL-CIO organizing Department, talks about the level of unionization in the U.S. and how it relates directly to income inequality and organized labor as a broad social movement. Rachel Babale from the National Labor Relations Board describes the experiences that motivated her to become involved in worker justice issues. They all answer questions from the class. Poor quality recording. Held at the AFL-CIO Building in Washington D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-07-14T00:00:00Z
- 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
- Description:
- Andy Hernandez speaks at the 20th anniversary League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) conference. Hernandez talks about the successes and challenges for the organization, its political influence and the exercise of its power. Jim Hightower, Texas Agriculture Commissioner, thanks LULAC for supporting his candidacy then criticizes Reaganomics, wealth distribution, and inequality. Hightower provides statistics to support his position that there is an issue of basic fairness. Held in Texas.
- Date Issued:
- 1988-07-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- At a Michigan State University "study away" class held in Washington, D.C., Scott Bryson from the AFL-CIO talks about political activism and young people's involvement in electoral politics and explains why organized labor advocates for all workers. Elizabeth Bunn, director of the AFL-CIO organizing Department, talks about the level of unionization in the U.S. and how it relates directly to income inequality and organized labor as a broad social movement. Rachel Babale from the National Labor Relations Board describes the experiences that motivated her to become involved in worker justice issues. They all answer questions from the class. Poor quality recording. Held at the AFL-CIO Building in Washington D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-07-14T00:00:00Z
- 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
- Description:
- President Obama discusses the twin challenges of growing income inequality and shrinking economic mobility suggesting they pose a fundamental threat to achieving the American Dream. Obama advocates for increasing the minimum wage, describes the benefits of the Affordable Care Act, and focuses on his plan to grow the economy and the middle class. Sponsored by the Center for American Progress and held at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) in Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-12-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection