The most recent programs for the National Press Club Speech - State Politics type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=41 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:54:28 GMT National Press Club Speech - State Politics Vermont Governor Jim Douglas delivered remarks on the role of the states in national health reform. He talked about initiatives focused on opportunities for states to contribute to the success of national health reform and the importance of state efforts to help all citizens have access to more coordinated and efficient health care. Governor Douglas responded to questions submitted from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288992-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor David Paterson talked about the state of the economy, federal assistance available to state governments, New York's role in the national economy, and the need to invest in critical infrastructure. Following his remarks he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280181-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280181-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Jindal spoke about his experiences in passing reform legislation in Louisiana, building effective programs and agency responses to citizen needs, and the status of recovery and reconstruction efforts after Hurricane Katrina. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205140-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Vilsack spoke about the concerns of American citizens and renewing public trust in institutions of government and national importance. He also talked about community building, political polarization and partisanship, and means to eliminate a climate of fear in the country. He also emphasized the role of state government in restoring American confidence. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191388-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191388-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Rendell delivered a speech titled "An American Energy Harvest Plan: Jobs, Prosperity, Independence." He spoke about his goal in Pennsylvania to invest in energy development within his state and how to replicate the Pennsylvania model nationally. He also discussed investing in alternative fuel production and environmentally sound energy management. Following his remarks, Governor Rendell responded to questions and comments submitted by members of the audience. Mr. Dunham moderated the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190144-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Romney talked about presidential politics. He discussed the economic and security challenges facing the United States, and expressed confidence that American freedom, education, and values would allow the country to rise to the occasion. He also outlined his reasons for supporting the re-election of President George W. Bush. Following prepared remarks, the governor responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182696-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. DeStefano talked about the strength and value of America's cities and towns, and urged greater investment in local institutions in areas such as education, public safety, transportation, and housing. He argued that such investments were necessary in order to secure, protect, and expand the American middle class. Following prepared remarks, Mr. DeStefano responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179245-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179245-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Ventura talked about his style of governing. He answered audience questions on various topics including his relationship with the press, President Bush's tax plan, and the future of the Fox Football League. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162804-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162804-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159887-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Townsend spoke about law making at the state level and the role of state government in problem solving. She also talked about some of the challenges facing state governments. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159104-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Ventura talked about his style of governance, his refusal to meet lobbyists, and his impressions of running a three-party government. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120861-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Whitman talked about federal and state government relations and which level of government should handle which responsibilities. She took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70024-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Chiles criticized Republican efforts to devolve more responsibility on state governments for a variety of programs by providing them with block grants of funding. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65071-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65071-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Thompson talked about the principles of his administration's welfare reform efforts in Wisconsin, and how they can be applied to the nation as a whole. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63209-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Satre talked about the positive aspects of gambling. He described retired persons in Atlantic City who have "added years" to their lives through the entertainment of a casino, even if they seldom win. He also discussed the economic benefits to a community of a gambling casino through local jobs and tourism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52696-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The governor spoke about his role as chairman of the National Governors' Association which will begin its winter meeting today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37887-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Wilson spoke on a number of topics, including California's state budget problems, his efforts to cut certain state services, and whether he will run for the presidency in 1996. Governor Wilson was elected in 1990 after serving eight years as a U.S. senator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24112-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Casey spoke about issues facing Pennsylvania and the nation in the coming year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24055-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24055-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Newly-elected Governor Chiles discussed the major budget cuts recently made in his state, due to Florida's legislative requirement for a balanced budget. His major focus was on what the nation should be doing for children, and how to pay for such programs. Governor Chiles is chair of the national Committee to Prevent Infant Mortality. Gov. Chiles was a U.S. Senator from 1970-88. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16129-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Lt. Governor Griffiths spoke about politics in Michigan and her own experiences with the women's rights movement. She was a member of Congress from Michigan and has been lieutenant governor for the last eight years. Recently, Gov. Blanchard announced that he was dropping her from the 1990 ticket and selecting a new running mate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13866-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13866-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The grandson of slaves, Mr. Wilder was the first black elected to a state Senate in 1969. In 1985, he was the highest ranking black elected state official as Virginia's lieutenant governor. Then, on January 13, 1990, he was sworn in as Virginia's new governor and became the first black elected to a state governorship in U.S. history. Mr. Wilder's comments focused on his career in politics and drug control and education efforts in his state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11602-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11602-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The speaker was elected mayor of New York City in November 1989. He is the first black to hold the office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11281-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11281-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT