The featured programs for the Health Policy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1096 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:48:29 GMT President Obama spoke about implementation of the Affordable Care Act, calling for a concentrated, localized strategy to encourage young Americans to enroll in the new health care exchanges.*He also responded to a question about his administration's mass collection of telephone and Internet records, saying it was thoroughly overseen by Congress and judges and struck the right balance between security and privacy. The president spoke at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313244-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the Center Forward study on the impact of the the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, on insurance premiums. The study focused on Arizona, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The results showed the impact would vary widely state by state, and that premiums were likely to go up, especially for younger and healthier people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313050-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mac McClelland talked about her [Mother Jones] article on mental illness in her own family and what she says is the "insane cost of abandoning troubled minds." She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312938-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312938-5 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a news conference in the White House Briefing Room. Questions focused on a number of issues including reported use of chemical weapons in Syria, the Boston Marathon bombing investigation, budget and sequestration issues, health care reform implementation, and immigration policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to supporters of Planned Parenthood, saying efforts to restrict abortion access across the country represented an effort to "turn back the clock" on women's progress. He criticized several states for enacting stricter laws on abortion and efforts to inhibit the work of family planning clinics. This was the first time a sitting president had addressed the group. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312395-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312395-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gary Cohen testified about the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight's progress in building the state health insurance exchanges as called for in the health care law. He told committee members the exchanges were on schedule and ready to begin enrollment on October 1, 2013, with full implementation of the health care law on January 1, 2014. He also assured Republican members that the cost of health care premiums would go down over time but could not say whether or not premiums would go up in 2014. The hearing was joined already in progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312342-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312342-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Sebelius testified on the Health and Human Services Department fiscal year 2014 budget request for $80.1 billion. Among the topics addressed were the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, enrollment in health insurance exchanges under the act, and efforts to reduce health care costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312075-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312075-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton made opening remarks at his foundation's conference on health care. He talked about the rise in health care costs, some of the factors contributing to poor health, and health-related innovations. Afterward, Dr. Don Berwick detailed some of the problems in the health care system. Following Dr. Berwick, Dr. Nancy Snyderman interviewed former President Clinton about the work of the Clinton Foundation in the health care industry. The also discussed non-health related topics such as his collaboration with Stephen Spielberg on the film [Lincoln] and the prospects of Hillary Clinton running for president in 2016. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310380-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Francis Collins talked about the administration of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which comprises 27 institutes and centers. He discussed the importance of the Genome Project to medical research and how it has helped doctors personalize medical treatment. He detailed the role he and the NIH played in treating author and journalist Christopher Hitchens' terminal cancer. He explained how he first met Mr. Hitchens and their opposite views on the existence of God, revealing his own personal transformation from atheism to Christianity. He said he sees no contradiction between his belief in science and his faith in God. He reflected on his early life and being home schooled in rural Virginia, and his love of learning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311234-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311234-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Public health advocate and actress Ashley Judd spoke about the topic of women's health. Among the topics she addressed were her early interest in public health issues, violence against women, global poverty, and education. School of Public Health and Health Services Dean Lynn Goldman made introductory remarks and moderated a question and answer session. Following the presentation Ms. Judd spoke informally with members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311260-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Mehmet Oz spoke about the balance between personal and state responsibility for health. He urged governors to make health a top priority in their states, warning against obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and smoking. This was the keynote speech of the closing session of the National Governors Association (NGA) 2013 Winter Meeting, an annual meeting in which a bipartisan group of U.S. governors gathers in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues affecting the states. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311079-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Domestic and advocacy group officials testified about autism. Among the topics they discussed were efforts to increase awareness and understanding of the disease, the cost of the disease, limited public health resources, and public health policy. Representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) denied a link between rising autism rates and vaccinations. Representative Burton showed a video about research on the effect of mercury on the brain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309672-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309672-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing. Topics included Syria's potential use of chemical or biological weapons against rebel forces in the country, Mitt Romney's tax returns, the recent increase of violence in Afghanistan, the economy, and a controversial campaign commercial produced by a super political action committee in support of the Obama campaign. In reference to U.S. Senate candidate and Representative Todd Akin's (R-MO) remarks about "legitimate rape," he said the "views expressed were offensive" and that "rape is rape." President Obama replied when asked if the congressman should drop out of the race, "He was nominated by the Republicans in Missouri. I'll let them sort that out." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307682-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307682-2 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Regina Benjamin spoke at the American Podiatric Medical Association annual scientific meeting. She addressed three separate areas of health care including the importance of foot care in avoiding diabetes-related amputations, the national prevention strategy, and and the 2012 surgeon general's report on preventing tobacco use in young adults. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307611-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307611-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican Governors Chris Christie (NJ), Nikki Haley (SC), Bobby Jindal (LA), Bob McDonnell (VA), and Scott Walker (WI) talked about education reform, health care, and job creation with Walter Isaacson. The governors were in agreement on the necessity of education reform to improve education quality and efficiency as well as being opposed to the Affordable Care Act. They all agreed on the need to create more jobs; however, they differed in their approach to creating more. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of trying to attract single-issue swing voters and the difficulty that creates in elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307377-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the 2012 International AIDS Conference. He stressed the international need to confront the disease to prevent further epidemic. Clinton discussed the changes he has seen in international stigma regarding HIV/AIDS since he was president. He also said that places hit hard from the epidemic, like Africa, have made significant strides towards preventing transmission of the disease. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307295-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307295-3 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Health and Human Services Committee of the National Governors' Association met to discuss health care and health policy issues facing states. A primary topic of conversation was health care reform, and innovative strategies governors can take to lower Medicaid costs. Additionally, broader aspects of health policy were discussed including hospitals, quality of health services, and emergency response teams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306970-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Constitutional and health law scholars, practitioners and commentators talked about the Supreme Court decision that the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, is constitutional. The court ruled in favor of the statute based on Congress' power to levy taxes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306850-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306850-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama reacted to the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. He called the decision a "victory" for the American people and outlined ways in which the law would benefit citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306816-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the cost of HIV/AIDS medications and monopolies created in the HIV/AIDS drugs market. The focus was particularly on Committee Chair Bernie Sanders (I-VT) bill that, if approved, would lower cost, increase access, eliminate legal barriers to generic competition, and create an annual $3 billion prize for HIV/AIDS drug research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306014-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on proposals to control Medicare costs. One proposal would give seniors a voucher to shop for their own private health insurance. Under their so-called "premium support" plan, Medicare would no longer provide a "defined benefit." Instead, beneficiaries would receive a "defined contribution" toward the cost of health insurance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305700-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cecile Richards talked about health care and birth control. In her speech she said that the U.S. is one of the "most backward Western developed countries" for reproductive health care access. She also discussed the Supreme Court oral arguments on the 2010 health care law, and other recent inflammatory public controversies concerning birth control. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305165-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the fourth of the four cases challenging the 2010 health care law. The fourth case, [Florida v. Department of Health and Human Services], focused on whether the law's proposed Medicaid expansion violates the federal-state partnership. The Court heard a total of 6 hours of argument over March 26, 27, and 28, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305134-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305134-2 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the third of the four cases challenging the 2010 health care law. The focus of the third case, [National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius], was severability; whether the remainder of the health care law could stand if the individual mandate provision is found unconstitutional. This argument was unusual in that the Court debated the consequences of a decision that it had not yet made. The Court heard a total of 6 hours of argument over March 26, 27, and 28, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305134-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Cole previewed Supreme Court oral arguments on severability, whether the remainder of the 2010 health care law can stand if the individual mandate provision is found unconstitutional. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Three attorneys were interviewed outside the Supreme Court building about their interests in the health care law cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305080-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305080-3 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the second of the four cases challenging the 2010 health care law law. The case, [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services v. Florida], focused on the constitutionality of the individual mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act which required that citizens purchase health care coverage by 2014 or face a financial penalty. The Court heard a total of 6 hours of argument over March 26, 27, and 28, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305077-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305077-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Law Professors Akhil Reed Amar and Stephen Presser talked about the constitutionality of the individual mandate provision of the 2010 health care law which required that citizens purchase health care coverage by 2014 or face a financial penalty. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from viewers. Protesters for and against the law were interviewed outside the Court building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305079-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305079-3 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the first of the four cases challenging the 2010 health care law. [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services v. Florida] examined the Anti-Injunction Act (AIA), a law that prohibited courts from striking down tax laws before they take effect. Attorney Robert Long was appointed by the Court to argue that the AIA applied in this case, as none of the parties to the case was arguing that the AIA barred the Court from reviewing the challenges. The Court heard a total of 6 hours of argument over March 26, 27, and 28, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305055-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305055-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT As the Supreme Court was set to hear six hours of oral argument from March 26-28 on the 2010 health care law, the Tea Party Patriots held a rally in favor of the law's repeal. During a brief period with technical difficulties approximately 40 minutes into the program a portion of the day's Washington Journal was shown before returning to the rally. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305071-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305071-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden spoke at Wynmoor Village in Coconut Creek, Florida. He talked about the benefits of the 2010 health care law and the Obama administration's Medicare policies versus what the Republican proposals are on these programs. In his remarks he said, "Make no mistake. If Republicans in Congress and their amen corner of Romney, Santorum, and Gingrich get their hands on the White House, they will end Medicare as we know it." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305058-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli talked about his opposition to the 2010 health care law. He also discussed contraception coverage and the 2012 elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304937-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about his bill that would modify how Medicare operates to make the program fiscally sustainable. The legislation would set a maximum limit on seniors' out-of-pocket medical expenses under Medicare Parts A and B and would offer federal subsidies to pay for private insurance plans directly competing with traditional Medicare fee-for-service plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304926-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys Andrew Pincus and Ilya Somin previewed the Supreme Court oral argument on the constitutionality of the 2010 health care law. They outlined the legal principles the Court will examine during each day of the three days of argument. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304888-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304888-1 Fri, 07 Jun 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 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists previewed Supreme Court oral arguments on the constitutionality of the 2010 health care law, focusing on its requirement that all Americans buy health insurance. Michael Carvin and Paul Clement asserted that the law does not have any limiting principles, reasoning that if Congress has the power to force citizens to buy health insurance, then, Congress can force them to buy anything, such as cars or certain foods. Akhil Amar and Neal Katyal disagreed, with Mr. Katyal arguing that health care differs because everyone will have to use health care services at some point in their lives. Following their discussion,, they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304464-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304464-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced a compromise on his administration's ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that required church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304371-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Boehner spoke on the House floor about an Obama administration ruling on a provision included in the 2010 health care law. The ruling requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304322-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304322-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jean Baker recounts the life of birth control advocate Margaret Sanger (1879-1966). Ms. Sanger, schooled as a nurse, became a vocal proponent of educating women on the concepts of contraception after watching a woman die of a self-induced abortion in 1912. Margaret Sanger founded the American Birth Control League in 1921, a predecessor to Planned Parenthood. Jean Baker read from her book before being interviewed by Cristina Page and responding to questions from members of the audience at the Tenement Museum in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303492-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Hitchens was interviewed in his home about his life and work following a diagnosis of esophageal cancer. He authored over a dozen books including his recent memoir, [Hitch-22]. Other titles include, [God Is Not Great], [The Trial of Henry Kissinger], [The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice], and [Thomas Jefferson: Author of America]. He was a contributing editor for the [Atlantic Monthly] magazine and a columnist for [Vanity Fair] magazine, where he has been writing articles about his diagnosis in the summer 2010 of stage four esophageal cancer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297586-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gave the keynote address at at the George W. Bush Institute's two-day summit on global health. In her remarks she highlighted U.S. commitments to global health, mentioning programs enacted during the Bush and Obama administrations. She said such programs have saved countless lives around the world and urged lawmakers to continue to lead. She was introduced by the former president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301532-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Mark McClellan talked about Medicare Part D, the prescription drug aspect of the program, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Dr. McClellan discussed how the drug plans work, how seniors select plans, costs and funding, the "the doughnut hole," and the impact of the 2010 health care law. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This was the third of a four-part "Washington Journal" series on Medicare, the government health insurance program for people over the age of 65. The program identification numbers for the other parts are 301137-5 (Overview of Medicare), Medicare Costs (301200-5), and 301174-6 (Privately Run Medicare Plans). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301186-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301186-5 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Helen Darling and Craig Lykens spoke to reporters about a National Business Group survey that found that large U.S. employers' health care benefit costs will increase an average of 8.9 percent in 2011, up from an average increase of 7 percent in 2010. Other topics included the 2010 health care law, Medicare, and overall health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301098-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at the House Budget Committee oversight hearing on the Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), which was created by the 2010 health care law to control costs. Among the topics they addressed were various plans to reduce costs while maintaining benefits, proposed operations of the IPAB, and differences between Republican and Democratic strategies to reduce Medicare costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300433-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300433-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Donald Berwick talked about the future of Medicare, as the Obama administration and Democrats craft their plans for the program and contrast it with House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan's plan, which would gradually migrate Medicare from a defined-benefit program to one based on direct premium supports. Julian Pecquet and Noam Levey were the guest interviewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299631-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Social Security and Medicare fund trustees released their annual report on the fiscal condition of both federal programs. Trustees included Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. The Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds will exhaust their funds earlier than projected. A major reason, according to the trustees, is due to the recession and slower economic growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299510-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich and Peter Orszag spoke at a forum on the costs of the health care, the federal health care law enacted the previous year, and its impact on biomedical innovation. The event also featured representatives from the FDA, pharmaceutical companies and patient advocacy organizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299171-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299171-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT In honor of the 40th anniversary of the creation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Assistant Labor Secretary David Michaels, labor unions representatives, and business leaders talked about the agency's beginnings, changes made to reduce work-related injuries, and challenges that remained ahead. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299149-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Association of Community Health Centers held its annual policy and issues forum on the 2010 health care law, focusing on its impact on community health centers and funding for Medicare and Medicaid programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298670-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298670-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Henry Waxman, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, talked about the Republican agenda on climate change and the environment. He urged President Obama to oppose any continuing resolution that removed the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gases and called congressional Republicans "science deniers" and the "anti-environment party." Representative Waxman responded to questions from the audience following his speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298355-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 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 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT