The most popular events for the America and the Courts - Health & Welfare Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=1 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:51:30 GMT America and the Courts - Health & Welfare The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in [Veterans for Common Sense v. Shinseki]. Veterans for Common Sense, and co-plaintiff Veterans United for Truth, asked the Court to order the Department of Veterans Affairs to reform the way it deals with disability claims for post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. In a suit filed in July 2007 a lower court ruled that the judicial branch does not have the authority to order the VA to provide timely medical care. [Veterans for Common Sense v. Shinseki], Case # 08-16728, was heard by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals at 9:30 a.m. PT on August 12, 2009, in San Francisco. The suit was first filed against Secretary Nicholson, the successively against Secretaries Peake and Shinseki. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288346-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A moot court hearing was held testing the constitutionality of rationing health care in a hypothetical case of a non-citizen being denied a life-saving vaccine. The case of [Obasanjo v. Morrison] postulated a massive outbreak of the "Simian" influenza in 2020. With the vaccine in short supply, Congress passed a law that gave priority to administer the vaccine to health care workers, pregnant women, and children without making any reference to citizenship. The Arizona state legislature interpreted the law to grant the state authority to impose a citizenship based priority for the vaccine. Isoke Obasanjo was an immigrant who lawfully resided in the U.S. for two years and was recently granted asylum. At two months pregnant she went to a clinic in Tucson to get vaccinated but was turned away because she was not a U.S. citizen. Pepperdine University Dean Kenneth Starr represented Ms. Obasanjo and Georgetown Law Professor Nina Pillard represented the state of Arizona. "A Moot Court: Rationing Health Care" was a program of the fourth annual Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution held by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. It took place on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292300-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292300-2 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT On May 31, 2006, New York's highest court, in Albany, heard oral arguments in four same-sex marriage cases: [Hernandez v. Robles, Samuels v. New York State Dept. of Health, Matter of Kane v. Marsolais], and [Seymour v. Holcomb]. At issue was granting marriage licenses to same-sex couples based on the New York constitution's guarantee of "equality, liberty and privacy for all New Yorkers." The challenge to the state's marriage laws resulted from an appeal filed by 44 same-sex couples who lost their cases in the lower appeals court. In this portion the attorneys arguing against gay marriage were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192974-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192974-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of [Jeb Bush v. Michael Schiavo]. Mr. Schiavo is the husband and legal guardian of Terri Schiavo, who suffered cardiac arrest and fell into a coma in 1990, resulting in brain damage. Michael Schiavo received permission from a Florida trial court to disconnect his wife's feeding tube and allow her to die. Terri Schiavo's parents, the Schindlers, are fighting Michael Schiavo and that original court decision in order to keep her alive. They disagree that Terri Schiavo is in a "persistent vegetative state." In October 2003, the Florida legislature passed what is known as "Terri's Law," which allowed Governor Jeb Bush to issue an executive order to keep Terri Schiavo alive. Earlier this year, the Florida Second District Court of Appeal struck down "Terri's Law." Governor Bush appealed to the Florida Supreme Court. At issue is whether this law is a violation of the separation of powers and the Florida state constitution. Robert Destro, a professor at Catholic University, argued Governor Bush's case; Michael Schiavo's attorney was George Felos of Dunedin, Florida. Each spoke for 20 minutes before the justices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183214-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT After oral argument in the case [Jeb Bush v. Michael Schiavo], Michael Schiavo and George Felos, his attorney, and Robert Schindler (Terri's Schiavo's father) and Pat Anderson, his attorney, spoke to reporters. Governor Jeb Bush was appealing the striking down of "Terri's Law," under which he had ordered Terri Schindler Schiavo to be kept alive on a feeding tube against the wishes of her husband and legal guardian. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183326-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts featured the oral arguments in a California Supreme Court case, [Tobe v. City of Santa Ana]. Santa Ana is one of several cities around the U.S. which has adopted ordinances to deter the homeless population from camping in public areas, such as Miami, Dallas, Baltimore, San Francisco, and Seattle. This case questions a Santa Ana law which prohibits people from camping on public property or leaving any personal property unattended in Santa Ana public areas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62544-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The House Agriculture Committee Horticulture and Organic Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing on the legal and technological capacity for full traceability of fresh produce. Witnesses talked about recent outbreaks of salmonella linked to produce, methods of food safety investigations, risks posed to the public, and proposed legislation to remedy inadequate food inspection as well as measures to improve food tracking. In the first panel Representative DeGette testified about H.R. 3485 and Representative Putnam testified about H.R. 5904. They are sponsors of those bills related to produce traceability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280139-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280139-101 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court of the State of Washington heard oral argument Tuesday, March 8, 2005 in two cases regarding same-sex marriage. The cases, which the Court consolidated into one argument, questioned whether Washington's Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibited same-sex marriages, was unconstitutional under the state constitution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185874-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT In the keynote address, Justice Breyer spoke about civic engagement among young people, encouraging them to participate in their communities. He talked about the daily tasks of judges and lawyers, the study of law, the different levels of courts in the U.S., and some recent Supreme Court cases. He responded to questions from members of the audience, including by video conference from students in New York City and Richmond, Virginia. The judicial forum was held at the Swedish Embassy in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195586-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars talked about several recent cases and actions before the U.S. Supreme Court during its 2006 term. They focused on issues related to civil rights, Affirmative Action, late term abortion, and property rights. Additionally, they talked about how precedents in recent cases might affect outcomes in related matters before federal courts. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Florida Marriage Protection Amendment initiative. The court will decide if the citizens' initiative is fairly summarized for the voters. The initiative seeks to amend the Florida Constitution to define marriage as a legal union between a man and a woman. The amendment, if approved by the Court, will be on the November ballot in Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191162-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bickel talked about his experiences being a homeless person. Mr. File talked about how the presence of the homeless affected his business. Santa Ana is one of several cities around the country which has adopted ordinances to deter the homeless population from camping out. Miami, Dallas, Baltimore, San Francisco, and Seattle are others. The California Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of prohibiting individuals from camping on public property. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62543-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Goldhammer talked about the Food and Drug Administration's drug approval process from the perspective of drug companies who research and market drugs. Telephone lines were also open for viewer comments on news of the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185676-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185676-5 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts featured: On Wednesday, February 8, 2006 the Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Florida Marriage Protection Amendment. The amendment, if approved by the Court, will be on the November ballot in Florida. The Court will decide if the citizens' initiative is fairly summarized for the voters. The initiative seeks to amend the Florida Constitution to define marriage as a legal union between a man and a woman. On Friday, November 11, 2005, William Pryor, Jr., judge for the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, was interviewed about his life and career at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191185-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191185-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice O'Connor and Secretary Mineta received the 2004 Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Excellence in Public Service from the Council for Excellence in Government. In a discussion moderated by Ms. McGinnis, the two officials spoke about public service careers, role models, and government leadership, among other topics. They also responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180868-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Breyer talked about the legal profession and public service. He talked about public service roles for attorneys and examined a variety of examples, including pro bono work. He also expressed concern about a decline in the public image of attorneys as citizens and community leaders. Mr. Webster, former Central Intelligence Agency director and chairman of the National Legal Center for the Public Interest, introduced Justice Breyer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159188-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159188-1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Stupak and Brown-Waite talked about Social Security and constituent opinions about the future of the program. They also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185676-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185676-3 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT