The most popular events for the Health Care - State Politics Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=35 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 09:22:01 GMT Health Care - State Politics Financial analysts spoke to governors about the state of public finance and managing state budgets during the economic recovery. This was the second-day of a three-day meeting for the nation's governors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298127-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298127-3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Jost talked state efforts to block the insurance requirements in the health care legislation, and how the Commerce Clause of the Tenth Amendment Could play into the challenges. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292639-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292639-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Justin Nickels spoke by phone about his election as mayor of Manitowoc at 22 years old. He's a grocery store cashier and college student, and has previously been elected twice to the City Council. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285193-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285193-7 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT A three-judge panel at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta heard oral argument in [Florida v. the Department of Health and Human Services]. The case challenged the 2010 health care law and was brought by 26 states that had banded together in opposition to the law's requirement that everyone have health insurance. The states' argument was that Congress had exceeded its authority and was infringing on the 10th Amendment. A lower district court judge agreed with the argument and voided the entire health care law after ruling that individual insurance mandates were unconstitutional. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299904-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bill Buzenberg talked about the Center for Public Integrity's recently released "State Integrity Report" which ranked all 50 states in 14 categories, and he responded to telephone callls and electronic communications. Some of the categories included campaign finance, internal auditing, lobbying disclosure, and access to information to assess which are the most and least corrupt state governments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305354-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305354-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to governers at the White House and said he would consider allowing states to present alternative plans to the 2010 health care law by 2014 rather than the original date of 2017. He also defended the health care law, the economic stimulus plan, and the rights of public employee unions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298232-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT On November 18, 2009, Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) became the longest serving Member of Congress having served in the House since 1953 and the Senate since 1958. He spoke briefly in the Senate about this milestone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290083-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290083-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The opening plenary session of National Governors Association's 102nd annual meeting focused on creating a sustainable health care system. Sam Palmisano talked about IBM's model of holding down health care costs and how states can apply that model. David Cutler addressed money wasted on administrative expenses, lack of organization in the system, and unnecessary health care procedures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294433-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294433-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governors and health care officials talked about state-based health care reforms in the current fiscal environment and the potential impact of federal health care reform. Karen Tumulty moderated the discussion and questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292530-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about implementation of the Affordable Care Act and reactions by various states to provisions of the law. Their remarks focused on Medicaid expansion. Under the provision, if states expanded their Medicaid coverage, the federal government would cover the full cost of the expansion from 2014-2016, and pay 90% through 2020. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311397-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Erin McPike talked about the unanimous Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that Al Franken, a former "Saturday Night Live" comedian and liberal commentator, should be certified the winner of the November 2008 Minnesota Senate election. Norm Coleman, the incumbent Senator who Franken challenged, conceded after a lengthy court battle. Ms. Pike discussed the impact on the U.S. Senate, and Senator-Elect Franken's potential role in the Senate, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287397-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287397-3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, heard oral argument in [Virginia v. Kathleen Sebelius], which argues the constitutionality of the 2010 health care law that includes a mandate to purchase health insurance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299478-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tom Emmer talked about Minnesota's proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the state government to reject any federal effort to create a universal health care program or individuals to reject any federal mandate to buy insurance. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Emmer, who participated by remote access from Minneapolis, is running for Minnesota governor in 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289282-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289282-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rebecca Heimlich talked about Americans for Prosperity's efforts in Ohio to pass Senate Bill 5, which would end collective bargaining rights for public employee unions in the state. She also discussed the fiscal condition of Ohio and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. Ms. Heimlich participated from Columbus, Ohio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298151-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298151-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and others announced a $500 million settlement with the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca for allegedly promoting improper use of the antipsychotic Seroquel. They also spoke about efforts to prevent health care fraud and answered questions from reporters on the Arizona immigration law, Guantanamo Bay, and the Fort Hood investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293211-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293211-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Scott Pruitt talked about Oklahoma's challenge to the Affordable Care Act (the health care law), focusing on penalties that employers in the state would face if they do no offer affordable health coverage to their workers. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308390-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308390-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Alaska Governor Sarah Palin talked by remote video from the site of the National Governors Association 2008 Winter Meeting at the J.W. Marriott Hotel. She talked about efforts to better regulate Alaska's oil and gas industries while also trying to implement climate control programs. She also talked about the potential affects of Medicaid no longer covering the training of medical staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203214-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203214-2 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mary Spicuzza spoke by phone about ongoing protests in Wisconsin over Governor Scott Walker's budget proposal that would end almost all collective bargaining rights for most public employees. Senate Democratic members left the state in order to prevent a quorum for a vote on the proposal and shave vowed not to return until the governor agrees to a compromise with employees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298151-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298151-3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Kyle Cheney talked about the status in the various states of the creation of health care exchanges as mandated in the health care law, the Affordable Care Act. Some of the topics he addressed were why the provision for state exchanges was included in the law, the types of insurance companies participating, the cost, and how the exchanges were supposed to work. Mr. Cheney also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311449-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311449-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governors testified about their experiences complying with the health care law's mandates, particularly the burdens imposed by requirements to maintain Medicaid eligibility in return for federal dollars. They also talked about the added costs to their Medicaid programs and state budgets created by the new health care law beginning in 2014. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298258-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Heather Hogsett talked about two elements related to states included in the Defense Authorization bill being considered by Congress, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. One is Dual-Status Command, which would address long-standing concerns regarding disaster response across the country. The second is giving National Guard Chief a seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a provision of the Guard Empowerment Act. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302863-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302863-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Governor James Douglas and West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin talked about health care and the economy. Maria Bartiromo moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292192-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama participated in a town hall meeting on health care at Broughton High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He talked about steps his administration had taken to improve the economy, specifically the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and recent economic indicators. He focused on the link between the state of the economy and health care reform, of which he outlined his requirements and proposals. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288102-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288102-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governor Gary Herbert (R-UT) talked about his state's efforts to reform health care and ongoing disputes with the federal government over the 2010 health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA). He said that although he did not support the ACA, it was the law of the land and that states "must deal with it." He described Utah's health exchanges, based on a free marketplace with consumers deciding the coverage that works best for them. He outlined aspects of the ACA that Utah would not comply with, including not enforcing the individual mandate, administering Medicaid through the health exchange, and the tax credit through the exchange. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310848-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310848-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick talked about his book, [A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life]. Other topics included his state's budget and the effects of federal fiscal battles on Massachusetts, his state's health care reform law, and school vouchers. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299029-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299029-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Brennan previewed the debate between Texas Senate candidates Ted Cruz (R) and Paul Sadler (D). Nancy Calo read the latest headline news from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308527-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308527-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Paul Rothstein talked about the petitions to secede filed in every state in November 2012. Topics included motivations for, constitutional support for, and legal issues surrounding secession. He also discussed the secession of Texas from Mexico, and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309560-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309560-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Christine McConville talked about Massachusetts's 2006 health care law signed into law by then-Governor Mitt Romney. Topics included Mitt Romney's role in passing the law, and how the law works, employers' responses, and its costs and effects. She also answered questions from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308527-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308527-3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rick Pearson talked by phone about Rahm Emamuel's victory in the Chicago mayoral election, and the problems he will face when he is sworn in on May 16, 2011. Following the interview with Mr. Pearson, telephone lines were open for one viewer comment on public sector unions and collective bargaining. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298151-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298151-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Marilyn Werber Serafini talked about her recent Kaiser Health News article, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The article is about the impact on Medicaid recipients if states drop out of the state-federal Medicaid program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296692-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296692-8 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts and what it means for the Democrats in that state and for health care legislation. Lesly Jacques, host of 980 AM WHSR Radio in Pompano Beach, Florida, talked by telephone on the situation in Haiti. This radio station has been dedicated to the Haitian community in South Florida and served as a clearinghouse for information regarding the on-going operations in Haiti. He talked about the information he has been getting and the response of those in Florida. Thomas Naylor, co-founder of the Second Vermont Republic, talked by telephone from Charlotte, Vermont, on the upcoming election. Mr. Naylor co-founded a think-tank dedicated to seeing Vermont secede from the United States, and nine candidates are dedicated to the same idea. The candidates are running for governor, lieutenant governor, and seven seats in the state senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291378-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291378-2 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) reacted to the Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona's immigration law, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed student loan rates, which were to expire on July 1, and other issues. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306791-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306791-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT John Suthers talked about reaction by the state of Colorado to the new health care law and his opposition to the law. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was the sixth of a six-part "Washington Journal" series looking at the impact of the health care law on employers, states, and consumers. The product IDs for the other parts are 294856-5, 294875-7, 294905-6, 294919-7, 294947-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294947-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294947-6 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussed the successes and concerns about the health care reform plan being implemented by Massachusetts. Topics included the greater than expected enrollment that led to a budget shortfall and a shortage of primary care providers. Ed Howard and Diane Rowland were the co-moderators. Panelists answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205431-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205431-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republican leaders spoke about the election of Scott Brown in the Massachusetts special election to fill the seat of former Senator Ted Kennedy. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he does not expect any more health care legislation votes in the Senate until after Scott Brown has been seated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291503-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rand Paul talked about his run for one of Kentucky's U.S. Senate seats in 2010, and what he hopes to achieve if elected. Mr. Paul describes himself as a "career doctor, not a politician." He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Rand Paul has been a practicing ophthalmologist in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for the past 18 years. Sue Davis was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288946-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288946-7 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Colorado, Rhode Island, and New Mexico officials talked about the process of setting up in their state health insurance exchanges, which were part of the 2010 health care law. "Opportunities & Challenges for State Officials" was a plenary session of the National Health Policy Conference held by AcademyHealth at the Grand Hyatt Washington. In conclusion, the Health Services Research (HSR) Impact Award was presented by Mary Durham to the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment. The award was accepted by Katherine Baicker, the co-principal investigator of the study. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310772-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310772-3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Joe Holley spoke by phone from Houston about Governor Rick Perry's defeat of Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison in the Texas Republican gubernatorial primary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292344-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292344-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the previous evening debate between Nevada Senator Harry Reid (D) and Sharron Angle (R). Clips of the debate were shown. Kyle Trygstad spoke by phone about the debate, and he also talked about the economic situation in Nevada. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296030-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296030-2 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer held a town hall meeting on health care reform at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He spoke to a large crowd about proposals before Congress and the time table for consideration after the summer recess. He was joined by a panel of constituents who also shared their experience and concerns about health care. He also answered questions from the audience, many of which focused on tort reform. He responded that Congress will likely consider caps on medical lawsuits, yet cautioned that capping non-economic damages could mean some victims of medical malpractice "may not get anything of substantial value through the years." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288639-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Edward Kim talked about the health care techniques of the Carolinas HealthCare System, which was to open shortly after the Democratic National Convention (DNC), and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the hospital's preparations for the DNC, the increase of visitors to Charlotte during the convention, and the state of health care in North Carolina. Before the interview with Dr. Kim, C-SPAN showed scenes from outside the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307745-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307745-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jill Terreri spoke by phone about the New York 26th Congressional District special election taking place on May 24, 2011. The candidates are Republican Jane Corwin, Democrat Kathleen C. Hochul, and tea party candidate Jack Davis. Candidates' campaign ads were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299642-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299642-7 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT John Kroger talked about reaction by the state of Oregon to the new health care law and what he is doing to prepare for the law. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was the sixth of a six-part "Washington Journal" series looking at the impact of the health care law on employers, states, and consumers. The product IDs for the other parts are 294856-5, 294875-7, 294905-6, 294919-7, 294947-6. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294947-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294947-5 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Cohen talked about his previous evening interview with South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Portions of the interview were shown throughout the program. Mr. Cohen participated by remote access from Columbia, South Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288793-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288793-8 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governors talked about how their states have coped during the recession at a news conference to begin the National Governors Association 2010 Annual Meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294433-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294433-3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Union protesters demonstrated outside the meeting of the National Governors Association at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C., in support of union members in Wisconsin. Vermont Governor Peter Schumlin (D) addressed them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298127-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298127-4 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dana Perino talked about the election of two Republican Representatives after special elections in Ohio and Virginia and said that the 2007 BarneyCam was operational. She answered questions from reporters that asked about the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), the federal budget, energy policy, the Alternative Minimum Tax, destruction of CIA interrogation tapes, immigration, and gun control. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202933-1 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Allentown, Pennsylvania Mayor Ed Pawlowski spoke by phone about the economic situation in his city and President Obama's previous day visit there. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290454-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290454-7 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on Senator-Elect Scott Brown's victory in the Massachusetts special election to fill former Senator Ted Kennedy's seat. Emily Pierce spoke by phone about the election's impact on health care legislation. Robert Barnes, participating by phone, talked about the Supreme Court holding a rare special public session later in the morning. The justices were expected to issue a ruling on [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], which could have major implications on the future of campaign finance laws and the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act--widely known as McCain-Feingold. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291511-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291511-2 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT