The most recent programs for the Clinton Health Care Proposal Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1116 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, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 18:12:03 GMT The topic of this meeting of the class on the Clinton presidency was the politics of health care reform. Dr. Elders served as Surgeon General in 1993 and 1994. She argued the case for universal health coverage and was a spokesperson for President Clinton's health care reform effort. Mr. Jennings served under Former President Clinton as senior health policy advisor and deputy assistant for domestic policy. While serving in the administration, his primary role was to develop and incorporate the president's health care initiatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176330-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton announced his support for legislation to extend prescription drug coverage to all military retirees. He also spoke about permanent trade relations with China, the future of Social Security, and the campaigns of Vice President Gore and the First Lady. He also responded to comments and questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157178-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lockhart responded to media questions about Elian Gonzalez, the president's new health care proposal, and the issue of the confederate flag on the South Carolina state house. There are video difficulties occasionally in this program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154820-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Broder talked about the book he wrote with Haynes Johnson, [The System: The American Way of Politics at the Breaking Point], published by Little, Brown and Company. The book examines in detail how "the system" of congressional partisanship prevented a reform of the U.S. health care system by the Clinton administration in 1993-94. Both co-authors are Pulitzer Prize winners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71389-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Clinton answered media questions today on the Whitewater investigation and several other issues. Specific topics included the circumstances surrounding and profits gained from Mrs. Clinton's commodity trades, Mrs. Clinton's view of Whitewater's impact on the state of Arkansas, Mrs. Clinton's initial opposition to appointing a special prosecutor on Whitewater and her initial reluctance to release tax documents, the circumstances surrounding Vincent Foster's death, the call for employer mandates and mandatory health alliances in the health care reform plan, Mrs. Clinton's view on how history will judge former President Richard Nixon, and Mrs. Clinton's activities while employed at the Rose Law Firm. This press conference was popularly known as the "pink press conference" because of the outfit that Hillary wore. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56307-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Interviews, video clips and vignettes illustrated the political issues and events of the previous week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55383-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55383-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Ford met with reporters to promote the need for mental health and substance abuse benefits in the health care reform package that is now being debated on capitol hill. The Bazelon Center for Mental Health is a non-profit organization that works on behalf of individuals with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55090-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Journalists discussed events in the news including the Whitewater investigation and efforts to reform the health care system. They also discussed President Clinton's recent visit to Congressman Rostenkowski's district. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55032-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the top stories in the news, including the Clinton administration's Fiscal Year 1995 Federal Budget proposal, which was announced earlier this year. They also discussed the administration's health care proposal and the Congressional Budget Office's assessment of the proposal. Other topics included the NATO declaration to use air strikes against Bosnian Serb positions surrounding the city of Sarajevo unless the Bosnian Serbs withdraw all heavy weapons from a 20 kilometer radius of the city. Mr. Gibbons joined the discussion via remote from his home in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54543-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT During a sometimes heated committee meeting, Mr. Panetta spoke about the federal budget and the administration's effort to reduce the projected budget deficit. Republican representatives took issue with Mr. Panetta's claim that the president's plan was successful in limiting the deficit and proved to be the most "sensible" budget proposed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54475-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The president was introduced by a union official via satellite. He addressed the union members concerning his health care reform plan and the benefits it would provide for working families throughout the countries. He urged them to "tell your legislators" how they feel and suggested that without universal coverage, "the common man will be left out." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54416-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Addressing the media from the Oval Office, President Clinton announced his intention to nominate Deval Patrick to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. The President characterized Mr. Patrick as "uniquely qualified" to lead the division and said that "He's been chosen because he has distinguished himself as a lawyer whose wise counsel, keen negotiating skills, and mastery at litigation are held in the highest esteem." Media questions focused on these topics: Deval Patrick's belief that the death penalty is racially discriminatory against blacks; the New Republic's article on the Clinton health plan; U.S. efforts to promote a peace settlement in Northern Ireland; and health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54197-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kassebaum reviewed the Clinton administration's health care proposals as they were outlined in the president's State of the Union Address last night. Topics included such issues as universal coverage, the governmental structures proposed to administer coverage in the Clinton plan, and the cost of health care reform. While supporting universal coverage and the reform of the health care system, she opposed the increased bureaucracy to oversee the Clinton plan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54068-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Welch discussed the legislative agenda outlined by President Clinton in his State of the Union Address last night. Topics included the issues of health care reform, welfare reform and crime legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54066-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Stout discussed the Clinton administration's health care proposal, the role of organized labor in promoting the proposal, and the impact the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has had on the relations between the administration and organized labor. She also discussed news coverage of health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53708-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton joined others in a roundtable discussion on health care reform and the direction it should take. Health care reform was one of the entitlement programs discussed during the institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52958-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the Clinton administration's health care proposals and budget plan. Topics included the role of entitlements in the national budget and today's entitlement summit, held in Philadelphia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53162-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Following welcoming remarks, Speaker Foley and Ms. Rivlin spoke about the problem created by growing entitlements and the need for aggressive action to pass the president's health care plan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52978-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Representative Cooper spoke about the president's health care reform plan and its prospects in Congress. Following his opening address, he took questions from the audience. Senator Lieberman introduced a forum panel who discussed the president's economic plan and its future implications. Following a lengthy discussion, participants took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52705-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed such issues as the investigation into Senator Bob Packwood by the Senate Ethics Committee, including the committee's attempt to subpoena the senator's diary. Other topics included the Clinton administration's health care proposal, the public image of the president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51909-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51909-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Poling met with students in the School of Business and Public Management. He answered questions on the North American Free Trade Agreement, health care reform, and general questions on business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51588-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51588-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Sitting at the head of a table in the Oval Office, President Clinton spoke on live radio and answered questions of radio correspondents to discuss and answer questions on foreign policy in Haiti and former Yugoslavia. He stated his opposition to a recent amendment in the Senate that would diminish the president's ability to uni- laterally send troops into conflict. Other topics covered included his health care reform proposal and bills affecting the purchase and use of handguns, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51579-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton spoke about the improving U.S. economy and the effects health care will have on the U.S. economy during his weekly radio address. In his remarks, he mentioned the benefits of congressional ratification of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51540-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51540-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Reich spoke about the slow economic growth and the prospects for this winter and next year. He discussed the North American Free Trade Agreement and the president's health care reform plan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51384-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51384-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Governor Florio spoke on the increase of violence in the U.S., the ban on assault rifles recently passed in New Jersey, and the need for a federal ban on those same rifles. President Clinton spoke on health care and gun control. He focused on how violent crime taxes the nation's health care system. He also called on Congress to ban assault weapons and to approve the Brady Bill which would create a national waiting period of five days before the purchase of a gun. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51314-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51314-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton addressed the annual meeting of the AFL-CIO. He spoke on his efforts for health care reform and the recent events in Somali a and Russia. He stated that America still supports Boris Yeltsin as the democratically-elected leader of Russia. He went on to advocate a health care system that provides basic health care for every American citizen. He also discussed the history of the labor movement and what government ought to do to retrain workers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51143-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT During a California town meeting, President Clinton spoke, via satellite link, to Californians about his health care reform plan, job growth, and the U.N. operation in Somalia. He took questions from citizens at several sites throughout the state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51088-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton testified to the committee concerning the president's health care reform proposal. Ms. Clinton led the president's health care reform task force which designed the current proposal. Following her opening remarks, she took questions from the committee members concerning the details of the president's proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50897-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Congressional leaders spoke with reporters following a meeting with the president. President Clinton will address the nation on his health care reform proposal during a televised Joint Session of Congress tonight. The program ends abruptly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50654-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50654-2 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Motley talked about the ramifications of President Clinton's health reform plan for independent businesses. He gave a brief statement and then took questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50569-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The president discussed a variety of issues which affect the African-American community in the U.S. He also mentioned the accomplishments of many African-Americans, for instance, those who hold high administrative posts in the federal government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50544-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50444-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed health care issues facing minorities throughout the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50473-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The first lady toured Drew University of Medicine and spoke to a group of medical personnel about the president's health care plan. Her tour was led by the president of Drew University Medical Center, a member of the Task Force on Health Care Reform of which Ms. Clinton is the chair. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/46492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/46492-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton responded to questions from citizens in a televised town meeting during a trip to the West Coast to promote his administration's job creation and economic stimulus programs. He sat on a stool in the television studio and responded to questions on current political issues, including the administration's tax legislation and the health care reform program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40702-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus heard testimony from witnesses on health reform proposals in a forum entitled, "Beyond the Problems: Identifying Solutions to Hispanic Health Care Needs for Health Care Reform." Representatives from Hispanic interest groups and medical personnel discussed their requirements for an adequate health care reform package, including initiatives to provide health care for the poor and health insurance for all Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39913-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39913-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader Mitchell spoke to an audience of persons in the health care profession on the Clinton administration's proposals for health care reform. He advocated the initiatives meant to provide universal health care for all Americans and hold down health care costs for businesses and citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39020-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39020-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole spoke to an audience of persons from the health care profession on the Republican approach to health care reform. He discussed proposals to hold down health care costs for the nation's businesses and citizens, and options for obtaining the funding to pay for the reforms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39018-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Gore spoke to a meeting of members of the health care profession on the administration's health care reform proposals. In his remarks, the vice president offered to aid the doctors in reforming medical malpractice laws in return for the organization's help in proposals to hold down health care costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39016-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39016-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Phone lines were opened for viewer comments on the current state of the U.S. health care system and the reforms that the Clinton administration could implement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39593-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39593-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Magaziner spoke to a national convention of the United Auto Workers on the Clinton administration's economic plan, focusing on universal health care coverage. He said the administration would introduce a plan for universal health care coverage in May which would also attempt to control health care costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38865-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38865-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on fraud related to health insurance payments to doctors and laboratories as the subcommittee sought to examine wastes and abuses in the U.S. health care system. . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39061-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Serrano discussed a meeting he held with Hillary Rodham Clinton concerning the structure of the Clinton health care plan. Rep. Serrano is chairman of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus and will represent Hispanics in important areas of the plan including universal coverage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38410-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38410-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony from Secretary Shalala on the fiscal year 1994 budget requests for health programs, including Medicare and Social Security programs, and reform proposals in health care policy and entitlement programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38371-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Thomas, a member of the House Budget Committee and House Ways and Means Committee, discussed President Clinton's health care proposals and reviewed Republican views of the proposals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38343-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Several speakers, including a representative of the Clinton administration and a member of Congress, spoke in a forum on health care reform issues. The speakers discussed the benefits and drawbacks to the Clinton administration's health care reform proposal, and analyzed the costs to Americans of the reform plan. Following their prepared remarks, the speakers responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38318-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Stark, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, discussed President Clinton's health care plan and his work on the health subcommittee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38340-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Senator Wofford talked about his role as chair of a forum on health care with Hillary Rodham Clinton. Topics of discussion included the vaccine initiative for children and other health issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38180-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The First Lady and Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell spoke in a news conference following their meeting with senators on health care reform proposals. Ms. Clinton was named by her husband to head a task force on health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37716-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT