Career of Abolitionist John Willis Menard - Preview
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Menard was elected to the House of Representatives from Louisiana in 1868 but because of a contest did not serve. He did make the first speech on the House floor by an African American, however; pleading his case for office.
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- -: Career of Abolitionist John Willis Menard - Preview
March 16, 2012 (about 12 years ago)Menard was elected to the House of Representatives from Louisiana in 1868 but because of a contest did not serve. He did make the first speech on the House floor by an African American, however; pleading his case for office.
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- -: President Obama Speaks on the Importance of Extending the Payroll Tax Cut
December 22, 2011 (over 12 years ago)President Obama calls on the House of Representatives to negotiate a compromise on extending the payroll tax cut, which already has broad bipartisan support, because the American people can't afford to see their taxes go up next year. December 22, 2011.
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- -: President Obama on Historic House Health Reform Vote
November 7, 2009 (over 14 years ago)The President marks the historic vote on the House floor on health insurance reform. November 7, 2009. (Public Domain)
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- -: President Obama on Milestones on Health Reform and Iraq
November 8, 2009 (over 14 years ago)The President speaks to the press about House passage of health insurance reform and new progress towards autonomy in Iraq. November 8, 2009. (Public Domain)
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- -: President Obama Takes Questions at GOP House Issues Conference
January 30, 2010 (over 14 years ago)The President takes questions from Republican members of the House of Representatives at the GOP House Issues Conference in Baltimore, MD. January 29, 2010.
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- -: Putting Government on the Side of Small Business
May 25, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)President Obama calls on Congress to pass a Small Business Jobs Package that will increase access to capital and encourage new hiring during a Rose Garden event honoring Small Business Owners of the Year. May 25, 2010.
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- -: Offering Relief to the Unemployed
July 19, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)President Obama calls on Congress to take an up-or-down vote on extending unemployment benefits and to stop the political maneuvering that keeps Americans in need of assistance in limbo. July 19, 2010.
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- -: President Obama on Bipartisan Leadership Meeting
July 27, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)The President speaks to the press after meeting with Congressional leaders from both parties and discussing a number of issues including support for small business, energy and climate reform, and the release of documents related to the war in Afghanistan. July 27, 2010.
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- -: Saving 160,000 Teachers' Jobs
August 10, 2010 (over 13 years ago)President Obama urges Congress to pass legislation that will help states avoid layoffs of emergency personnel and will save the jobs of 160,000 teachers across the nation in remarks from the Rose Garden. August 10, 2010.
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Michele Bachmann: 2011 Iowa Straw Poll
August 13, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Michele Bachmann speaks to supporters after winning the 2011 Iowa Straw Poll, which is often viewed as a strong indicator for who will ultimately win their party's nomination. Congresswoman Bachmann lays out her connection to Iowa, her stance on many policy issues and her belief that all types o...
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