The most recent programs for the Meeting - State Politics type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=38 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 09:25:55 GMT Meeting - State Politics National Governors Association members reported on the work of their committees. This was the business portion of the closing session of the National Governors Association (NGA) 2013 Winter Meeting before hearing a speech from Dr. Mehmet Oz on personal and state responsibility for health. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311079-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311079-101 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ohio's Electoral College met in the Ohio Statehouse Senate Chamber to cast their votes, one for president and one for vice president. All 18 members cast their votes for President Obama and Vice President Biden. The proceedings included the Columbus Police Honor Guard, the national anthem, and prayers. They opened with a moment of silence for those killed in a shooting December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, who was also an elector, spoke about the shooting, the election, and the federal budget process. Courtesy of the Ohio Channel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309961-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn held a town hall meeting in Claremore, Oklahoma. Among the topics he addressed were health care, the state of the economy, employment, and deficit spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291311-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The committee considered the proposed plans for selecting 2008 state delegates. The committee also voted to sanction Florida for moving its primary election to January 29 in violation of party rules against holding a primary before February 5, 2008. They took away Florida's national convention delegates unless Florida agrees to move its primary to a later date. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200652-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts' Electoral College members cast votes for president and for vice president in the state House Chambers. The 12 electors voted in favor of Senator John Kerry for president and Senator John Edwards for vice president. WGBH-TV provided coverage of this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184796-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials spoke to electors following Florida's Electoral College vote for president and vice president in the state Senate Chambers. All 27 votes were cast for President Bush and Vice President Cheney. The Florida Channel provided coverage of this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184795-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ohio's Electoral College members met in the state Senate to cast their votes for president and for vice president. Following certification of the electors and remarks on the nature of the occasion, votes were recorded separately for president and vice president. All of the state's 20 votes were cast for President Bush and Vice President Cheney. The Ohio Channel is providing coverage of this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184766-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT California's Electoral College members cast their votes, one for president and one for vice president in the state Assembly Chambers. The California Channel provided coverage of this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184767-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Edwards spoke on a number of topics, including the war in Iraq, health care, education, and the 2004 presidential election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182280-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hoelscher addressed approximately 350 of California's delegates to the 2004 Republican National Convention. He talked about the schedule and procedures for the convention, as well as the responsibilities of delegates. Slides were shown during the presentation. Mr. Parsky, the California Republican delegation's chairman, and former Governor Wilson, the honorary vice chairman, also made brief remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181885-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181885-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT After speaking to the Florida Democratic Party convention in the morning, Democratic presidential candidate Senator Lieberman returned in the afternoon for the question-and-answer session. Topics included the federal budget, the situation in Iraq, education and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179498-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic presidential candidates Rep. Kucinich and Governor Dean talked about Democratic Party issues and about their campaigns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179356-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179356-4 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kerry answered questions from Florida Democratic Convention delegates about his presidential campaign. Among the topics he addressed were the Bush administration's foreign policy efforts, the state of the economy, and the 2000 presidential election vote count in Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179356-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179356-2 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe and others talked about Democratic Party principles and issues such as Medicare and unemployment. Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Gephardt addressed the convention, criticizing President Bush and talking about his own campaign platform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179356-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179356-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic presidential candidates spoke to Florida convention delegates about their campaigns for the Democratic Nomination. They addressed a variety of issues including the state of the economy, Bush administration policies in Iraq, health care, and the 2000 vote count in Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179356-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179356-3 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Mondale accepted the nomination for U.S. Senate by acclamation of his party following the death of Senator Paul Wellstone just days before the 2002 midterm elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173616-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173616-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Recipients of the National Governors' Association Distinguished Service Award were honored, as well as some retiring governors. A brief Executive Committee meeting was held at the end of the session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171190-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171190-2 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT NGA chairman Governor Engler and others held a news conference to open the 94th annual meeting. They thanked all governors for attending and the people of Idaho for hosting the convention. They also spoke about the agenda for the convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171185-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171185-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justices heard arguments from Republican and Democratic interests on state redistricting based on the 2000 Census. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166765-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Electronic Governance Task Force heard from Mr. Hammer and others about providing efficient government services over the Internet. Among the issues they addressed were maximizing productivity, management techniques, and ways to involve the public and private sectors in governance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165530-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165530-2 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the final plenary session governors discussed and voted on resolutions proposed by various committees. Then the governors turned to the issue of growth, beginning with a speech by Mr. Hylton, the author of [Save Our Land, Save Our Towns]. They discussed urban sprawl and urban planning solutions used in their states. Senate Democratic Leader Daschle talked about Congress, bipartisanship, utilizing the budget surplus and other topics. He then answered questions about legislation affecting the states. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162825-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162825-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the NGA Growth and Quality of Life Task Force heard speeches by the secretaries of the Interior and Housing and Urban Development, and Administrator Whitman, a former governor. The speakers answered questions from members. Governors DiFrancesco and Ventura spoke briefly about planned growth legislation in their states. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162805-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In opening remarks new administration officials spoke to governors about cooperation between the federal and state governments and potential policy changes. Among the issues addressed were the environment, welfare programs, tax policy, and education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162783-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT As part of their winter meeting, secretaries of state discussed voter participation, campaign ethics, overseas Internet voting, and pending federal legislation. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162394-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162394-2 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Georgia State legislator's debated whether to adopt a new state flag with a smaller Confederate battle symbol. They discussed Southern heritage and racial sensitivity. The measure was passed with a vote of 34 to 22. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162291-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162291-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Electors met in the California House of Representatives to cast their vote for president. Votes were cast for Vice President Gore. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161368-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161368-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the Florida Senate Chamber, electors cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161365-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tennessee electors cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. Tennessee's eleven electoral votes were cast for Governor George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161362-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT New Hampshire electors cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. The electors cast their four votes for Governor George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161361-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Illinois electors voted for President and Vice President of the United States. The state's twenty-two votes were cast for Vice President Gore. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161360-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161360-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from legal scholars and the public on whether to appoint presidential electors and the political and legal implications of such a decision. At issue were court challenges by the Gore campaign to Florida's list of certified electors and the proper means of ensuring that Florida's electors were not challenged by the U.S. Congress. Following public testimony committee members debated their course of action. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161204-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Florida legislators heard testimony from forty-five citizens and the majority counsel over whether to appoint presidential electors. At issue were court challenges by the Gore campaign to Florida's list of certified electors and the proper means of ensuring that Florida's electors would not be challenged by the U.S. Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161214-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legislators talked about the merits of calling a special session of the Legislature to pick electors for president. They split along partisan lines over the question with Democratic members questioning the need for a session since the secretary of state had certified a winner, and Republicans insisting that the move was necessary to ensure Florida's representation in the Electoral College. At the end of the hearing the motion to recommend a special session carried. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160890-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160890-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Florida legislators heard testimony from legal experts and citizens about a potential special session of the State Legislature to pick presidential electors. Private citizens, mostly representing Democratic Party interests, described their election day experiences and urged legislators not to hold a special session. Several lawyers also warned that a special session resulting in a legislative selection of presidential electors would set a dangerous Constitutional precedent. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160847-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160847-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a meeting of the Information Technology Task Force, governors discussed the use of geographic information systems and the role of the state's chief information officer as an information technology manager. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151487-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Nickles spoke to state Governors about education legislation and policy. He declared that federal government should not have the primary responsibility for education reform, claiming that states would do a much better job. He also asserted that many other issues would also be better left to state government, including health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151478-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials and supporters of the newly-formed Southern Party held a rally to promote the party's platform and ideology. The party is "dedicated to limited government, low taxes, maximum individual liberty, free markets, and self-determination of Dixie." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151469-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McHugh spoke to conference delegates about the state of rail passenger carrier Amtrak. He reported that a national resurgence of rail travel has raised the need for expanded routes and services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123122-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about funding the transportation infrastructure, electronic commerce, and international trade. Of particular concern was a State's ability to tax and regulate trade on the Internet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120652-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about changes in the global economy and its effect on state economies. Professor Porter said that the U.S. must maintain and preserve productivity by maintaining its capacity to innovate. Mr. Atkinson then talked about how the information revolution affected the economy. Mr. Eisenach discussed electronic commerce and the tax code. After their presentations they answered questions from the governors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120651-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the National Governors' Association met in Washington, DC, and wrapped up their four day winter meeting with a forum on improving government service. Rep. Kasich and Mr. Raines talked to the group regarding service quality and ways in which state and federal governments can better serve the people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101164-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101164-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Economic and Development Committee of the National Governors' Association met to discuss various economic development projects. They focused on federal highway transportation spending in states and the impact of the legislation known as ISTEA. Governors assessed the effect the legislation has had on their states. Governor Leavitt described the Western Governors University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101125-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101125-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governors from across the nation met for the National Governors' Association winter meeting in Washington, DC. They talked about the proposed federal budget, tax reform and the Internet during this forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101086-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101086-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In their final meeting, governors discussed NGA policy on various state and federal issues. They also heard speeches by video teleconference from President Clinton and Bob Dole. Mr. Dole spoke about his commitment to more state authority on various issues, especially welfare reform, and criticized President Clinton for not allowing states more flexibility. Governor Miller, the new NGA chair, closed the meeting with a speech about his agenda for the organization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73635-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Economic Development and Commerce Committee discussed transportation, privatization, telecommunications and the world economy and heard testimony from members of Congress and Chairman Hundt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73608-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73608-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Thompson moderated the business portion of the NGA's 88th meeting. The governors discussed current issues and the upcoming presidential elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73692-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Thompson moderated the 88th Governor's Association meeting. Members of the media and press talked about the role of the media in elections. Next, Governor Thompson presented the Distinguished Service Awards to the persons who have greatly contributed to the improvement of the quality of life for the citizens of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73602-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73602-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In their final meeting, the governors adopted many resolutions on environmental policy, welfare reform and other issues. During this meeting, President Clinton spoke for 35 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69754-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In an executive committee meeting, various governors reported on the association's latest policies on various issues to the full executive committee. Then, Mr. Kemp and Senator Dorgan talked about their perspectives on reforming the federal income tax structure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69723-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In this meeting of the NGA Committee on Economic Development and Commerce, governors discussed several issues, primarily, transportation, telecommunications, unemployment programs, and privatization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69725-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69725-1 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT