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- President Obama lays out his ideas for strengthening the housing market and ensuring responsible middle class families have access to affordable mortgages and refinancing. He describes his plan for building a more durable and fair system that promotes the American Dream of home-ownership, while preventing another crisis. Obama says homes and jobs must be Washington's highest priority along with immigration reform. Held at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Students sing Happy Birthday to the President.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-08-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama says "as long as I'm in the White House I will stand up for collective bargaining", during remarks at a Labor Day gathering in Detroit, MI. Obama discusses his bipartisan efforts to create jobs and strengthen the economy and provides a preview of the major jobs address he will deliver later in the week to a joint session of Congress. Obama also talks about restoring the middle class, having a strong labor movement and challenges the GOP to put aside partisan politics and to cooperate on a jobs program that will rebuild infrastructure and create thousands of jobs. He further declares that the Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO support his economic plan and that Congress needs to get on board. The President is introduced by UAW Local 909 President Ghana Goodwin-Dye.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama delivers a speech on the need to increase the minimum wage. He speaks at a Costco store in Lanham, Maryland. Obama calls for a "year of action" to improve the economy, raise wages and help strengthen the middle class. He holds up Costco as an example of how employees can be well compensated and business can thrive.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-01-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama announces a $500 million public-private partnership to aid the manufacturing industry. Obama discusses the U.S. economy and initiatives to help the middle class. He also criticizes the Republican budget proposal. Other topics include voting rights, campaign finance, and middle class economics. He answers questions from the audience. The townhall meeting is hosted by the City Club of Cleveland and held at the Global Center for Health Innovation, part of the Cleveland Convention Center complex.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-03-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Joe Biden delivers the keynote address at the South Carolina Democratic Party's annual Jefferson-Jackson fundraising dinner. Biden focuses on current issues and the political climate in Washington. He argues that Republicans are simply copying the Democratic Party's message of help for the middle class while proposing massive cuts to programs the middle class depends on. Biden is introduced by South Carolina State Representative Mia McLeod.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-05-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama urges Congress to extend middle class tax cuts associated with the "fiscal cliff." He says he believes members of both parties can agree to a compromise on deficit reduction before Christmas. Obama describes the effects failure to reach an acceptable resolution will have on families and small businesses. Obama says "I have a pen" declaring he is ready to sign a suitable bill. He encourages citizens to communicate with their legislators and make their wishes known.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-11-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks about jobs and the economy to employees of the Ford Stamping Plant in Liberty, Missouri. Obama talks about strengthening the economy and the middle class. He highlights the progress made since the beginning of the financial crisis five years ago and the work that lies ahead to continue strengthening the economy. Obama also talks about health care reform implementation and criticizes Republicans in Congress for, "holding the whole country hostage."
- Date Issued:
- 2013-09-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clintons press conference outlines ways of paying for his new middle class tax cut and introduces Vice President Al Gore, who speaks of specifics for reinventing government. The program continues with specifics from other cabinet members: Alice Rivlin, Federico Pena, Henry Cisneros, White, and Williams.
- Date Issued:
- 1994-12-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama urges Congress to extend the payroll tax cut and the continuation of unemployment benefits without drama or delay. He says that middle-class families can’t afford a tax hike, encourages economic fair treatment for all, and points to signs that the economy is improving.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks at Hyde Park Academy, near his family home on the south side of Chicago, and shares stories about his family. Obama explains his proposals to help the middle class, reform education, grow the economy, and raise the minimum wage. He renews his call for Congress to vote on his various gun measures pointing to recent incidences of violence, including the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, the Chicago teenager who was killed nearby shortly after performing in President Obama's second inaugural parade. Chicago Mayor and former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, introduces the President.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-02-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection