The most popular programs for the Congressional News Conference type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=13 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 Thu, 23 May 2013 22:24:18 GMT Congressional News Conference House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave her weekly legislative briefing to the press. In her remarks she welcomed health-care legislation released by Senate Finance Committee as a step forward. But she also drew distinction between it and House legislation, and reiterated her own preference for a public health insurance option. She also spoke about the hostile political climate, alluding to the assassination of San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone as she called for greater civility in public discourse. She also answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288988-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288988-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders spoke in a news conference shortly after the House of Representatives passed the president's budget program by a narrow margin. The members expressed their disappointment in the House vote, noting the number of calls to the U.S. Capitol against the budget and the closeness of the vote. Rep. Weldon criticized Rep. Margolies-Mezvinsky for changing her vote on the House budget while on the House floor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47894-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47894-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor spoke to reporters about the House Republican agenda for the 112th Congress. They talked about their efforts to repeal the health care law and the new Republican budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297365-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) announced today he will not seek a third term to the United States Senate. At a news conference at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), he reflected on nearly a quarter-century of public service as Indiana's Secretary of State, a two-term Governor, and a two-term United States Senator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292096-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members of a House task force spoke in a news conference to announce the results of their investigation into the "October Surprise" in 1980. The task force found no truth to the accusations that members of the Reagan presidential campaign conspired in 1980 to delay the release of the American hostages in Iran until after the November election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37015-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37015-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republicans spoke in a news conference to announce their opposition to the president's economic plan scheduled to be voted on by the House and Senate later in the week. The speakers criticized the bill, saying it contained more tax increases than spending cuts, and would not result in significant deficit reduction. They also compared the president's budget to the 1990 budget plan, which contained tax increases but failed to reduce the federal deficit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47698-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47698-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republicans talked about the Congressional Budget Office's analysis of the health care proposal currently under debate in the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290890-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290890-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Schroeder announced in her home district of Denver that she would not seek the Democratic nomination for president of the U.S. in 1988. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3313-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave her weekly legislative briefing to the press. In her remarks she denied that she was told waterboarding was used on detainees and insisted that the Bush administration had deliberately misled lawmakers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286338-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee discussed the level of defense spending that they favored under the debt ceiling legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300814-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave her weekly legislative briefing to the press. She answered questions on a variety of topics, focusing on retention bonuses issued to employees of American International Group (AIG) and the law allowing the bonuses to be paid. In the remarks she said that House members had not inserted the language in the legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284720-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Iowa House Republican Steve King spoke to reporters about a bill he introduced that would require the federal government to continue paying military salaries and payments on the national debt if Congress does not raise the national debt limit. He, along with Representatives Michele Bachmann and Louie Gohmert, said that the Social Security trust funds have enough money to continue these payments, and there is no reason for the U.S. to default on the payments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300497-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Democratic leaders called on House Republicans to present jobs legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303521-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in her weekly legislative briefing to the press addressed several issues that were left unfinished going into the July 4th recess. She commended the House for passing the financial services reform bill late and expressed her wish that Congress pass an unemployment benefits extension as soon as possible. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294337-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senators talked to reporters about the impeachment trial of President Clinton. They discussed the possibility of having witnesses and how that would affect the trial. After their prepared remarks questions were taken from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118401-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118401-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Charles Rangel held a news conference following ethics violations charges filed against him by a House investigative committee. He stepped down as chair of the Ways and Means Committee in March 2010 following an Ethics Committee ruling on gift rules violations. In his remarks he stated he is "limited" in what he can say but noted his appreciation that the Ethics Committee has finished its investigation. The full details of the charges against him will be announced on July 29, 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294735-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Several female members of the House Democratic Caucus defended U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice against accusations that she lied to the American people regarding the September 11, 2001, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Incoming chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Marcia Fudge (D-OH) said that sexism and racism played a role in the charges that Senator John McCain and others leveled at Ambassador Rice. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309505-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309505-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Republicans joined thousands of "tea party" protesters in a gathering on the West Front of the Capitol days before the House was expected to vote on the bill. Speakers criticized House Democratic health reform proposals, saying they were an irresponsible and costly government takeover of health care. The audience, holding signs and waving banners, often responded with shouts of "kill this bill." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289825-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289825-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Obama spoke to reporters about his presidential campaign, a meeting he conducted with several national security experts, and various national security issues. He responded to questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281945-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Leaders of both the House and Senate Select intelligence Committees held a press conference on the recent classified national security information leaks. News reports had detailed government efforts on drone attacks against terrorist suspects and attempts to disrupt Iran's nuclear program with cyberattacks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306472-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306472-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich announced that he will vote in for the health care bill. He previously voted against the legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292577-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292577-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT A bipartisan group of senators spoke to reporters about their immigration reform proposal which sought to improve border security, improve immigration status checks performed by employers, and streamline the process for future immigrants entering the United States. It would also open a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants currently living in the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310640-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310640-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Republicans supporters of House and Senate bills that would revamp the federal budget process spoke to reporters about their legislation. The bills would make it more difficult for Congress to pass spending bills without first having passed a budget, and it would also make it harder for Congress to pass emergency spending bills, which some argue often contain non-emergency spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304137-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304137-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Republican House Homeland Security members and three witnesses spoke to reporters about the committee's hearing on radicalization in the U.S. Muslim community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298377-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298377-5 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Democratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke to reporters about the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the sponsor of the bill, said she foresaw an "uphill" congressional to passage of the bill. The legislation would restrict the sale, transfer, manufacturing, or importation of more than 150 specific firearms. It would not ban more than 2,250 firearms used for hunting or other sport, or assault weapons lawfully owned before the law's enactment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310581-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310581-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) held a news conference in which he acknowledged sending explicit photos of himself to women he had communicated with online. He said he had apologized to his family and those involved, but would not resign since he had not broken any laws or rules of the House. Following his brief announcement he took extended questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299907-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299907-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly legislative briefing with reporters. She criticized House Republicans regarding their tax cut polices and budget proposal. Leader Pelosi also discussed small business tax cut legislation, which passed by a vote of 235 to 173, calling it "another tax giveaway to the wealthiest Americans". Other topics of discussion included U.S. policy toward Syria and the recent Secret Service scandal in Colombia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305537-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters at her weekly legislative briefing and took questions from the reporters. Topics included counterterrorism, the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the war in Iraq, and the Hurricane Katrina aftermath. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194187-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194187-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Democratic women senators spoke about the impasse between Republicans and Democrats on a budget to fund the government through the end of fiscal year 2011. They said negotiations were stalled over policy provisions favored by House Republicans that would eliminate federal funding for the women's health group Planned Parenthood. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298931-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ron Paul held a news conference to support third party presidential candidates and urge his supporters to consider backing independent candidates rather than the Republican or Democratic nominees. He was joined by independent Ralph Nader, the Green Party's Cynthia McKinney and the Constitution Party's Chuck Baldwin. Representative Paul did not endorse a specific candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281024-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Republican leaders talked with reporters about the budget proposal that was passed in the House of Representative. They discussed how the payroll taxes set aside for Social Security will remain in the Social Security trust fund and not be used for other government programs. They also focused on the tax cut that will provide financial relief for many Americans. After their prepared remarks they took questions for reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122526-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122526-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) and Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) spoke to reporters and answered questions about a report on the causes of the 2008 financial crisis and recommend additional changes to financial laws. Among the findings, the report alleged fraudulent mortgage practices at the defunct Washington Mutual Bank, as well as failure to act by federal bank regulators despite their documented knowledge of severe problem at the bank. It also alleged conflicts of interest at credit rating agencies, and claimed Goldman Sachs profited greatly by betting against financial products they sold to clients. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299019-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The day after the 2012 elections, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) congratulated President and Mrs. Obama and Vice President and Mrs. Biden. He spoke to reporters about working with President Obama and the Senate to avoid the "fiscal cliff," the impending automatic tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. He said that Republicans would consider a deal that includes higher taxes "under the right conditions." He also stated, "Mr. President, this is your moment. We're ready to be led....We want you to succeed." He did not respond to questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309329-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309329-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke to reporters about the results of the 2012 elections, in which Democrats maintained control of the U.S. Senate. He talked about the the upcoming lame-duck session of Congress and the "fiscal cliff," the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. He responded to questions from reporters in the Senate Radio-TV Gallery Studio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309330-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Mark Begich (D-AK) announced their legislation to prevent gun violence by strengthening background check laws that would limit access to firearms based on mental illness. Senators Graham and Begich were joined by Senators Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Mark Pryor (D-AR). Following the remarks on reducing gun violence, Senator Graham spoke about President Obama's dinner that night with eleven Republican senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311349-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner spoke to reporters about resolving the "fiscal cliff," the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. He said a Congressional Budget Office report proved that ending the George W. Bush-era tax cuts would hurt the economy. He said he hoped that 2013 would be the year for tax code and Social Security and Medicare reforms. Of immigration, he stated "the president has to lead" and that it is "time to get the job done." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309368-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309368-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Pelosi (D-CA) spoke to reporters about the historic number of women elected as part of the House Democratic Caucus. She talked about the Democratic agenda, and announced that she intended to run again for minority leader. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309450-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate met earlier in a rare Saturday session, then adjourned to allow the House to meet on Sunday to consider action in the Terri Schiavo case. Afterwards three senators talked with reporters about the legislation that would allow federal review of the Schiavo case. They criticized the House for not passing the legislation Thursday night and answered a few questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185987-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185987-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senators Kerry and Lieberman unveiled their energy and climate change legislation. The bill seeks to reduce carbon emissions at the country's biggest polluters including power plants, heavy industry and transportation. The senators were joined by power company executives and environmental leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293475-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders unveiled their policy agenda for the midterm elections, titled "A Pledge to America." The pledge covered a variety of subjects including government reform, repeal of health care reforms, tougher immigration laws, government spending restrictions, and tax policy. The event was held at a suburban hardware store in Sterling, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295625-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295625-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Democratic senators held a news conference on a failed cloture vote on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297173-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297173-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) hold her weekly legislative briefing with reporters. Topics included the anniversary of the congressional passage of the health care law, Pope Francis, and the federal budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311656-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311656-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Boehner and other House Republican leaders talked about their latest plan for addressing the budget and national debt impasse. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300701-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan, surrounded by Republican members of the House Budget Committee, spoke to reporters about their party's 2012 budget plan. The proposal sought more than $4 trillion in spending cuts over the next 10 years, including significant changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs and tax code reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298845-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298845-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their fiscal year 2013 budget proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304994-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Maxine Waters spoke to reporters about a House Ethics Committee report that found she set up a September 2008 meeting between Treasury Department officials and a bank on which her husband was a board member and stockholder. In her remarks she maintained that there was nothing improper about her role in obtaining government funds for OneUnited Bank in California. Following a detailed presentation of information related to the charges by Mikael Moore, Representative Waters' chief of staff and grandson, she responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295040-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Republican members of the Budget Committee introduced their fiscal year 2014 budget plan. The proposal would balance the federal budget over 10 years through repealing the health care law and reforming Medicare and the tax code. Representative Ryan called his budget plan an "invitation to Senate Democrats and the president to come together" to pass a balanced budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311444-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT House managers talked to reporters about the failure of the Senate to remove President Clinton from office after the House had impeached him for perjury and obstruction of justice. Clearly disappointed, they preached conciliation, cautioning Independent Counsel Starr not to pursue any new criminal charges against the president. After their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120335-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120335-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Obama spoke about the federal intervention in the financial markets. He responded to questions from reporters and responded to an earlier statement by Senator McCain asking to delay the first Presidential debate scheduled for this Friday night. He told reporters that he thinks that this is a time when the American people most need to hear from himself and Senator McCain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281346-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Republican tea party members of Congress and tea party movement leaders spoke to reporters about the IRS' admission that it had targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny when determining tax-exempt status. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312798-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT