The most recent programs for the Public Hearing type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=45 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, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 11:38:32 GMT Public Hearing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole testified before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on the TSA's decision to allow passengers to bring some knives onto commercial airline flights. Pistole defended the decision saying that the TSA is responsible to stop terrorists not "disruptive passengers that cause problems." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311521-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Internet users' compliance with copyright restrictions for online content. They focused on implementation of a Copyright Alert System that would to inform subscribers that they had downloaded and/or shared copyrighted content. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311398-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic representatives held a hearing about the impact of sequestration budget cuts on federal employees and their families and on the work that they do. Marion Blakey, a former head of the Federation Aviation Administration, warned of increased airport delays if automatic budget cuts would go into effect. Other witnesses included an elementary school teacher and the Washington State secretary of health. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311103-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a briefing in preparation for an annual report, [2013 Statutory Enforcement Report: Sexual Assault in the Military], to assess the efforts of the Department of Defense to ensure justice in the military's investigations of sexual assault allegations, its discipline of perpetrators, and its efforts to address and reduce discrimination against women in the military. The first panel, "Perspective of Victim and Accused," was of representatives of victims and accused offenders. Commissioners Kirsanow and Yaki participated by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310331-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a briefing in preparation for an annual report, 2013 Statutory Enforcement Report: Sexual Assault in the Military, to assess the efforts of the Department of Defense to ensure justice in the military's investigations of sexual assault allegations, its discipline of perpetrators, and its efforts to address and reduce discrimination against women in the military.*The second panel comprised academics scholars. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310331-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310331-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a briefing in preparation for an annual report, 2013 Statutory Enforcement Report: Sexual Assault in the Military, to assess the efforts of the Department of Defense to ensure justice in the military's investigations of sexual assault allegations, its discipline of perpetrators, and its efforts to address and reduce discrimination against women in the military.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310331-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310331-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) held a field hearing on mortgage policy with consumer groups, industry stakeholders, and financial experts. CFPB Director Richard Cordray unveiled the new CFPB "Ability to Repay" mortgage rule and criteria for qualified mortgages that he said were intended to protect all parties involved. The event, held in Westminster Hall in Baltimore, Maryland, opened with remarks by elected officials followed by Mr. Cordray's remarks, a panel discussion with consumer and industry representatives, and then a period for comments from members of the public. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310307-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron testified about his relationship with the press. He discussed the effect of his background before coming to office on his policies regarding media regulation, and meetings he had with James and Rupert Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks. He admitted he had genuine friendships with many media executives because of the work he did before coming into office. The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron testified about his relationship with the press, specifically Rupert and James Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks. He said that Ms. Brooks is a personal friend due to her marriage to his former classmate, Charlie Brooks. Texts exchanged between Ms. Brooks and Prime Minister Cameron were read aloud. He was also asked about his decision to hire former [New International] editor Andy Coulson as his communications director. The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron testified about his relationship with the press. He answered more questions about his decision to hire Andy Coulson as his communications director, and giving culture secretary Jeremy Hunt oversight of News Corporation's controversial bid for BSkyB. The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306510-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg testified about his relationship with the press. The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306509-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg testified about his relationship with the press. The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306509-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306509-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Prime Minister John Major testified about his relationship with the press. The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306508-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306508-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Prime Minister John Major testified about his relationship with the press. The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306508-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306508-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ed Miliband testified on his relationship with the press. The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306508-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306508-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown testified about his relationship with the press. He continued answering questions about his relationship with James and Rupert Murdoch, and an alleged call from Mr. Brown to Rupert Murdoch about Afghanistan and accusations that he was going to "wage war on Murdoch." Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT George Osborne testified about his relationship with the press. Topics included his relationship with Rupert and James Murdoch and other senior news editors. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT George Osborne testified about his relationship with the press. Topics inclued the decision to hire Andy Coulson, Prime Minister Cameron's communications director. Mr. Coulson was the former editor of the [News of the World]. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306507-4 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306300-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306300-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306300-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306300-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306300-5 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jack Straw, former foreign secretary to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. This hearing focused on the relationships between politicians and the press. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306054-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306054-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jack Straw, former foreign secretary to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. This hearing focused on the relationships between politicians and the press. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306054-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306054-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alastair Campbell testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Topics included his and former Prime Minister Tony Blair's history with the press, specifically Rupert and James Murdoch, and media coverage of the lead-up to the Iraq War. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306009-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306009-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alastair Campbell testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Topics included his and Prime Minister David Cameron's relationship with Rupert and James Murdoch, the power of newspapers, future re-vamping of the Press Complaints Commission, and distinguishing fact from comment when reporting. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306009-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306009-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former [News of the World] Chief Executive Rebekah Brooks testified at a hearing on the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper. In this portion of the investigation, Ms. Brooks was asked questions about her career and her relationships with former Prime Ministers Brown and Blair and Rupert and James Murdoch. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305952-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former News of the World Chief Executive Rebekah Brooks testified at a hearing on the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper. This portion included questions on Ms. Brooks relationship with Prime Minister David Cameron and the [Sun]'s decision to support the Conservative Party in the general election, and her influence over politicians. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305952-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305952-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former News of the World Chief Executive Rebekah Brooks testified at a hearing on the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper. This portion included questions on Ms. Brooks' relationship former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and her role in the BskyB bid. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305952-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305952-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former News of the World Chief Executive Rebekah Brooks testified at a hearing on the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper. She was asked questions about the concept of the "public good." Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305952-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305952-4 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Harmsworth, the fourth Viscount Rothermere, testified at a hearing on the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the British newspaper News of the World. He testified on media practices at the now-defunct tabloid. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305930-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305930-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brian Leveson and Robert Jay each gave an overview of the inquiry process thus far into the relationship between the media and politicians, in light of the British phone-hacking scandal. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305930-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305930-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Mullin testified at a hearing on the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the British newspaper News of the World. Questions were focused on his paper's decision to print an article about Andy Coulson. Mr. Coulson was the former communciations director to Prime Minister David Cameron. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305930-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305930-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andy Coulson testified about his knowledge of phone-hacking practices at the now-defunct British tabloid, News of the World, where he served as editor from 2003-2007. Mr. Coulson later served as the communications director for British Prime Minister David Cameron from 2010-11. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305930-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305930-7 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at an emergency hearing on recent developments concerning Chinese blind dissident Chen Guangcheng, who escaped from his 19 month house arrest to the U.S. Embassy in China. They also talked about his legal advocacy work in China and human rights abuses in the country. During the hearing Chen Guangcheng spoke by telephone, through an interpreter, to the hearing and requested a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. After escape from home confinement, Chen met with the U.S. ambassador and administration officials at the American Embassy in Beijing and received medical treatment. After staying at the embassy for six days, U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to let him live safely in China with his family. Hours after Chen left the U.S. Embassy for a hospital checkup, he informed the U.S. that he and his family felt threatened and wanted to go abroad. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305814-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rupert Murdoch testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Topics included the [News of the World] "brand," and ethical considerations. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305591-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305591-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rupert Murdoch testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. A signal loss occurred during the live airing; therefore, the final ten minutes of Part 3 have not yet aired. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305591-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305591-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rupert Murdoch testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Topics included former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, his ownership bid for News Corporation, and his relationship with unions. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305590-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rupert Murdoch testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Topics included tabloid journalism ethics and privacy issues. Mr. Murdoch in his remarks said that he believes the lives of politicians and celebrities should be open in the public. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305590-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305590-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rupert Murdoch testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Questions were focused on conversations Mr. Murdoch had with former Prime Ministers Gordon Brown and Tony Blair. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305590-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305590-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rupert Murdoch testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. The questions focused on Mr. Murdoch's relationship with Prime Minister David Cameron and the conversations leading up to his election and immediately following his election. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305590-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305590-4 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Murdoch testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. Question were focused on Mr. Murdoch's leadership style while in charge, his opinion of [News of the World]'s journalistic ethics, and his knowledge that there was widespread phone hacking at the newspaper. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305589-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305589-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Murdoch testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. He answered question about his relationship swith politicians, specifically conversations with former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, Prime Minister David Cameron, and others. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305589-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305589-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Murdoch testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. He answered question about his relationship swith politicians and the appropriateness of News Corporation receiving personal and/or confidential information from various offices. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305589-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305589-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Murdoch testified on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees. He answered question about his relationship with politicians, his conversations with Rupert Murdoch about the scandal, lessons learned, and regulation of the British press. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305589-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305589-9 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from the three major sovereign credit agencies testified before a British parliamentary committee on the political implication of credit ratings and banking scores. Members from the British Treasury Committee asked the witnesses about the recent downgrades of the United States and other eurozone countries. They also examined the role of the credit agencies and the potential ethical considerations when disclosing negative ratings around political events. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305806-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305806-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House Democratic Steering Committee heard testimony on the impact of Wall Street speculators on gas prices. Among the topics they addressed were production capacity in the U.S., the affect of speculation in oil markets, and the impact of geopolitical unrest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305304-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305304-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Georgetown Law Center student Sandra Fluke testified about women's health and contraception. She had been blocked from testifying at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee the previous week on the 2010 health care law regulation requiring employers and insurers provide contraception coverage to their employees. Committee members noted that the previous hearing only had men as witnesses, leading Democratic leaders to call a separate hearing to let a woman's voice be part of the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304550-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The wives of Chinese dissidents testified on their husbands' stories before the commission on China's human rights abuses. Geng Ho detailed some of the horrific abuses endured by her husband, Gao Zhisheng, a Chinese attorney who took politically sensitive cases and was imprisoned for subversion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304416-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former [News of the World] Editor Piers Morgan testified via a satellite link before a British committee on phone hacking and the culture of the British press. He said he had no reason to believe there was phone hacking at the tabloid paper while he was in charge. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303303-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303303-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alastair Campbell, former Communications Director under Prime Minister Tony Blair, testified before the Leveson Inquiry, a British commission set up to "examine the culture, practices and ethics of the media" in the United Kingdom. His statement had been leaked to the media before his appearance. Mr. Campbell stated that he believed British newspapers had begun to focus on sensationalistic, slanted stories at the expense of fact-checking and people's privacy. Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper [News of the World]. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302967-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302967-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT