The featured programs for the Tax Policy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=228 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, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:43:15 GMT Acting Commissioner Steven Miller and Inspector General J. Russell George testified about revelations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had applied additional scrutiny to groups applying for tax-exempt status that had the words "Tea Party" or "patriot" in their names. They also talked about the inspector general's report on the practice, and answered sometimes pointed questions about previous statements to Congress. Commissioner Miller tendered his resignation two days earlier in the wake of the revelations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312741-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312741-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke in the Senate about revelations that IRS officials had targeted conservative groups while investigating non-profit organizations, calling for further investigation and accountability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-4 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to reporters and answered questions on U.S.-U.K. relations. Among the topics they addressed were the future of the European Union, reports that the Internal Revenue Service had targeted conservative groups when reviewing tax-exempt status of organizations, and U.S. government talking points following terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton and Bill Gates were interviewed by Tamron Hall about debt, taxes, health care costs, immigration, and education. "Shaping America's Future" Major Trends, New Ideas, and Big Decisions" was part of the Peterson Foundation "2013 Fiscal Summit: Facing the Future." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner spoke to reporters and answered questions on unsuccessful efforts to pass a "plan B" proposal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" and automatic sequestration. He said that the burden now rest with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to present legislation for the House to consider. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310083-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Grover Norquist talked about raising taxes as part of negotiations between House Republicans and President Obama to avoid the "fiscal cliff." He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included sequestration, states that raise taxes versus those that do not, and the anti-tax pledge that the majority of congressional Republicans had signed. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309926-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309926-3 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his weekly legislative briefing with the press Speaker John Boehner responded to President Obama's speech at a toy factory in Pennsylvania earlier in the day about the economy and "fiscal cliff" negotiations. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309723-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 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 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Chuck. Schumer (D-NY) talked about the Democratic Party's approach to tax policy during the 2012 elections. In his remarks he rejected the idea of cutting tax rates, arguing that addressing the deficit should instead be the focus. He further said the top rate should rise as scheduled to 39.6 percent for the 2013 tax year. He responded to questions from the reporters in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308690-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308690-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the impact on taxpayers if Congress allows the economy to fall off the "fiscal cliff," referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if lawmakers fail to reach a new budget agreement. A new Tax Policy Center report said that middle income families would pay about $2000 dollars more in taxes in 2013 if the tax increases occur. Douglas Holtz-Eakin advocated for Congress agreeing to a temporary extension of current policy while Robert Greenstein argued that allowing the the tax cuts to expire would be worth the benefits of a long-term solution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308522-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Contributors to [The 4% Solution] lay out a plan to achieve a four percent economic growth rate, which they argue is necessary to restore America's economic health. The discussion was moderated by James Glassmen, executive director of the George W. Bush Institute, which put out the book. President George W. Bush, who wrote the foreword to the book, made opening remarks. This book launch event was held at the Old Parkland Hospital in Dallas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307337-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) talked about the upcoming House agenda before and after the 2012 election. Topics included tax policy, the issue of politicians making their tax returns public, and the "fiscal cliff," referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of the year if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307271-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced his proposal to extend for an additional year tax cuts made during the George W. Bush administration on people who make less than $250.000 annually. He emphasized the need to help the middle class and blamed much of the federal deficit on tax cuts for the wealthy, saying tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans should expire. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306958-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said he supported the government's efforts to rescue the financial industry in 2008 but was not in favor of the Obama administration's aid to U.S. auto companies. He also rejected the "Norquist" pledge, which called on lawmakers to oppose all tax increases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306362-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Doug Shulman talked about Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operations and the agency's efforts to improve customer service and enforcement. During the audience questions portion of the program he predicted disaster for the tax system if Congress waits until January 2013 to address a host of expiring tax provisions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305322-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A House-Senate Conference Committee met in an attempt to break the deadlock over a Social Security payroll tax cut extension. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304276-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House Rules Committee held an emergency meeting on a measure to extend the payroll tax holiday, extend federally-funded unemployment insurance benefits, or prevent decreases in reimbursement for physicians to provide care to Medicare beneficiaries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303307-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Retailers and state legislators testified on allowing states to collect sales taxes for online purchases. Much of the hearing centered on the Supreme Court's 1992 [Quill Corporation vs. North Dakota] ruling that retailers with no physical presence in a state did not have to collect sales taxes for that state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302923-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302923-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ross Douthat and Grover Norquist debated tax policy and the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. The pledge is a promise made by elected officials and political candidates to not raise taxes. Both Mr. Douthat and Mr. Norquist noted the pledge's impact on tax policy, the elections, and the Republican Party. Mr. Norquist in his remarks blamed President George H.W. Bush's 1992 election loss on his decision to raise taxes. Mr. Douthat argued that every tax cut with an increase in spending is in effect a tax increase, using the eight years of the George W. Bush administration as an example. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302904-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain talked about his 9-9-9 tax plan, which calls for a 9 percent business tax, a 9 percent personal income tax, and a 9 percent national sales tax. He also said that in the coming weeks his campaign will announce an energy independence strategy. Afterward, Mr. Cain answered questions from the audience. During the event Mr. Cain when asked to comment on allegations he sexually harassed two female staff during his tenure as president of the National Restaurant Association said he would stick to the ground rules set by the American Enterprise Institute to answer tax questions only. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302403-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302403-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Steele Gordon talked about the political and economic forces which led to the creation of the federal income tax. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Gordon is the author of [An Empire of Wealth: The Epic Story of American Economic Power]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302289-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302289-5 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a news conference. He focused on his jobs plan and urged members of Congress to pass it, saying that "any senator who is thinking about voting against the bill needs to explain why they oppose something that would provide urgent help to the economy". He also responded to reporter questions concerning the government backing of loans to Solyndra, China currency, U.S.- Pakistan relations, protests on Wall Street, and the European debt crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301922-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301922-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ron Paul (R-TX), a candidate for the Republican nomination for president, was the keynote speaker at the Third Annual Florida Liberty Summit held by Florida's Campaign for Liberty at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. He spoke about the current tax policy and the Federal Reserve monetary policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301119-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301119-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Oil and gas industry executives testified on ending tax breaks for the largest multinational oil and gas companies. Senate Democrats and the Obama administration had proposed ending $21 billion in subsidies for oil companies as a budget deficit reduction measure. The executives said the plan would do little to reduce gas prices and hurt their exploration efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299469-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Grover Norquist talked about the debate over federal spending and tax issues that Congress and the Obama Administration are having. Conservative Republicans are divided over tax issues, and Mr. Norquist thinks Republicans should continue with their goal not to raise taxes, even if the national debt continues at $14 trillion or higher. Mr. Norquist is the originator of the no-tax pledge for legislators "to oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298476-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298476-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT