The most recent programs for the Urban Crime Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1136 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 12:43:28 GMT Authors talked about their books about Chicago in 1919 and 1947 with [Chicago Tribune] literary editor Elizabeth Taylor. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Gary Krist is the author of [City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago], and Joe Allen is the author of [People Wasn't Made to Burn: A True Story of Housing, Race, and Murder in Chicago]. This was an event in the University Center's Lake Room at the 2012 [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306453-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306453-2 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the various components and benefits of the proposed Youth PROMISE Act. They focused of efforts to reduce crime in communities, law enforcement, poverty, and the juvenile justice system. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305106-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305106-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Civil rights attorney Connie Rice recounts her life and legal career. Ms. Rice, the second cousin of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, recalls her upbringing and education as well as her numerous court cases that include legal actions against the Los Angeles Police Department and bus and school system. The author also detailed her work to reduce gang violence in Los Angeles and her efforts to produce a dialogue between gang leaders and the police. Ms. Rice responded to questions from members of the audience at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304258-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Kennedy, director of the Center for Crime Prevention and Control, recounts the development and execution of his plan to curb inner-city violence in Boston in the 1990s. Mr. Kennedy's proposal, dubbed the "Boston Miracle," brought together all the key actors in a neighborhood from the police and community members to gang members and drug dealers to openly discuss their issues in a way akin to an intervention. Boston's youth murders were cut by two thirds after installation of the program and it was replicated in over seventy cities, including Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. David Kennedy responded to questions from members of the audience at Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303600-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303600-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Rich presents several portraits of young black men trying to get out of their violent inner cities lives and the challenges posed by socio-economic factors. The author is joined at an event in Baltimore by one of the young men he features in his writings. This program contains language that some may find objectionable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292810-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT During the Democratic National Convention, mayors and other urban officials called on the 2008 presidential campaigns to focus on crime in America and the challenges of urban/metropolitan areas. Topics included the need for partnerships between cities and the federal government to fight crime and increase public safety. The mayors responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280678-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The National Urban League released their annual "State of Black America" report. Former Mayor Marc Morial talked about statistics that show disparities between blacks and whites across five categories: economics, education, health, civic engagement and social justice. The report reviewed several issues such as sub-prime lending which indicate challenging times ahead for blacks, particularly black women. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202104-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh talked about his book [Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets]. While a graduate student in Chicago, Sudhir Venkatesh spent seven years observing the daily life of the urban poor and the inner workings of a local gang. In the book he chronicles his experience getting to know the residents of a public housing project, interacting with gang members, and befriending the gang's leader. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203090-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh talked about his book, [Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets], which was published the previous week by Penguin Press. In the book he described his experiences with a Chicago street gang. Professor Venkatesh had decided that the only way to really study street gang life was to actually interact with the gang members. He tells the story of meeting and getting to know gang leader J.T. and how that relationship enabled him to hang out with the gang. Video clips were shown from his documentary [DisLocation] about the Robert Taylor public housing project in Chicago in the days prior to its demolition when all the residents had to move. The documentary aired on PBS in 2005. Professor Venkatesh is a faculty fellow in the Department of Sociology at Columbia University and director of the Center for Urban Research and Policy and the Charles H. Revson Fellowship Program. Some portions of this program contain offensive language. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203100-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Michael Lerner talked about his book [Dry Manhattan: Prohibition in New York City], published by Harvard University Press. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ushered in the era of Prohibition in 1919. The ban on alcohol was deemed by President Herbert Hoover as a "noble experiment" and was intended to lead to a more moral and healthy society. Mr. Lerner contended that this was not the case. He focused on the history of resistance to Prohibition in New York City to expose the inherent failures of the law. After his presentation Mr. Lerner responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197654-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress and several mayors discussed the topic, "Crime in the Cities: America's Mayors Fight Back." Topics included murders, crime statistics, police departments, and gun registration, among others. This session was an Issues Forum at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 36th Annual Legislative Conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194191-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A panel of officials spoke at a conference for U.S. mayors about youth violence, gun crimes, and weapon trafficking in urban areas. They talked about gun regulation and gun control programs, limiting the availability of guns to minors, and potential causes of youth violence. Following their remarks they answered questions from mayors at the conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190881-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190881-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT "Building Resiliency: Alternatives to Gangs," a town hall-style meeting, included a panel dicussion on youth gangs. Panelists discussed youth gang prevention, intervention, suppression, and re-entry strategies. They also talked about proven community-wide approaches to youth gang reduction efforts. Mr. Costigan moderated the panel. The program included a Justice Department video titled "History of Gangs." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190669-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McNulty talked about the spread of gangs in the U.S., law enforcement efforts to monitor and reduce gang-related crime, and the role of the federal government and a U.S. Attorney. He talked about the law enforcement and criminal prosecution tools available and the social remedies being used and cooperation among agencies. He responded to telephone calls, faxes and e-mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186023-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186023-4 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kennedy talked about his research and experience on combating gang violence in urban areas. He also discussed how states and localities use their resources how the $150 million initiative the president announced during the State of the Union to stop gang violence. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185430-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185430-4 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former California State Senator and human rights activist Tom Hayden met with a group to discuss his book [Street Wars: Gangs and the Future of Violence], published by The New Press. In it, the author proposes ways for current and former gang members to end their involvement in violent street gangs and to find peaceful methods of involving themselves in society. The author also argues that rehabilitation is a more effective method of reforming gang members than incarceration. The audience at Tia Chucha included several former gang members including speaker Alex Sanchez, now program director for Homies Unidos, a non-profit gang violence prevention and intervention organization based in El Salvador and Los Angeles. The program was moderated by Luis Rodriguez, the author of [Always Running: Gang Days in L.A.], published by Touchstone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182748-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Law enforcement officials testified about the problems of gang violence, the spread of gangs, prosecuting gang members for criminal activity, potential legislation criminalizing gang activity, and the national nature of gang activity. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178239-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mayor Mockus talked about his city's experiences combating violence and its recovery from terrorism. He answered audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167137-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167137-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Janet Reno, former Attorney General in the Clinton Administration, spoke in her hometown of Miami. In one of her first public speeches since leaving office, she talked about youth crime and delinquency She also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162940-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton's weekly address focused on gun control legislation. His proposals include gun locks, owner recognition technology, and improved background checks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155689-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The participants talked about the trends and consequences of crime in the black community. They talked about quality of life for all citizens and rehabilitation of young men released from prison. They also talked about solutions to solving problems such as police-community tensions, racially-charged situations, drug addiction, and juvenile violent crimes. After their prepared remarks the panelists responded to questions from the audience. Deputy Mayor Christian spoke in place of Mayor Washington. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rev. Williams and a hymn by Ms. Perry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155401-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155401-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panel members discussed problems facing the urban population. They cited the need to strengthen families, curb street crime, and provide real economic opportunities in the inner city. They claimed that Republicans are unfairly criticized as being "hard-hearted" towards social issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151893-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the government's role in protecting children from violence, including domestic violence, violence in the media, and about programs which sucessfully help parents raise children. At various points in the program videos were shown which highlighted the programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125418-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mayor Giuliani talked about his theories about why the crime rate had dramatically decreased in New York City. He attributed the decrease to a change in philosophy which introduced more accountability into law enforcement. Among the programs he discussed were using crime statistics as a management tool to target problem areas, decreasing drug and alcohol abuse, and targeting domestic violence and other cultures of violence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122509-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mayor Giuliani testified about the substantial reduction in the level of crime in New York City. He talked about the reason the change has occurred. He used charts to illustrate his points. The increase in the number of police officers was one of the changes that was made in the city. He also spoke about the education system in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121216-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Clinton spoke about urban issues ranging from improving schools to health care to crime. She complimented the mayors for their work in the past few years and urged them to support the president's budget plan for fiscal year 2000. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119637-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119597-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119597-2 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lott spoke about several parts of the Republican legislative agenda focusing on issues of trade, education, and the 2000 Census. His remarks were followed by speeches from mayors about issues of concern to their cities. Attorney General Reno then addressed the convention about reducing crime and violence. She said that with crime rates down, cities must capitalize on programs which have helped drive the decline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119597-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Brown addressed the conference and talked about the importance of leadership in solving problems that afflict youth in inner cities across the country. Mr. Blue praised the commitment of the members of the state legislatures to solving problems of leadership. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Brown took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89129-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Jones talked about the book which he co-authored with Lloyd Newman, [Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago], published by Scribner. The book was based on the National Public Radio (NPR) documentaries, "Ghetto Life 101" and "Remorse: The 14 Stories of Eric Morse," that Mr. Jones and a friend made in 1993 and 1995chronicling the stories of several residents of the Chicago public housing projects in which he was raised. Mr. Jones, who is eighteen years old, talked about living on the South Side of Chicago in the Ida B. Wells homes that were built as part of President Roosevelt's Public Works Administration in 1941. Mr. Jones described the effect violence and poverty had on the area and pointed out that his neighborhood is governed by the laws of the street rather than the laws of the land. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87257-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kotlowitz spoke about the problem of youth violence in major U.S. cities. He emphasized that the future of children who grow up in inner city areas is the largest challenge facing the U.S. He argued that the breakdown of community ties and values in these areas has led to the high frequency of violence. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. He is the author of [There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America], a book about two brothers who grew up in Henry Horner homes in Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72358-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The participants discussed the plan of action that is needed to break the cycle of violence that is destroying the lives of our young people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61268-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rev. Jackson and several Washington DC community leaders announced a campaign to get parents more involved in their children's academic life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60011-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT This was a portion the fifth annual conference of the National Association of Resident Management Corporations. In this panel discussion, participants discussed methods to prevent crime and drug abuse in public housing. Among the methods the group supports is the controversial random searches of public housing by police and so-called "midnight basketball." The panelists also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59891-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59891-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Moore and Mr. Williams discussed the components of the crime bill that are earmarked for programs designed to prevent crime rather than apprehend and punish criminals. During the program a videotaped interview was shown of Mr. Standifer talking about the local midnight basketball program for urban youth in his area. The decision to make programs like this into a federal program has been one of the heatedly-debated parts of the crime legislation before the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59697-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Several mayors and other officials talked with reporters about their perspectives on the crime legislation before Congress. The participants also responded to media members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59641-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed the problems of crime and violence in cities and towns and how to restore safety for all citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55246-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The surgeon general talked about violence in the U.S., particularly in urban areas, and its toll in the large numbers of young black males killed or permanently disabled. She advocates reframing the violence debate from a crime issue to a public health issue, emphasizing the prevention of firearm injuries. Following her prepared remarks, the surgeon general took questions from the audience. In answer to a question about legalization of drugs, she stated, "...I do feel that we would markedly reduce our crime rate if drugs were legalized, but I don't know all the ramifications of this. I do feel that we need to do some studies." This statement caused great controversy, and even President Clinton responded, saying he was not in favor of the legalization of drugs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52787-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Surgeon General Elders testified about the public health consequences of violence in the U.S. The criminal justice system treats violence after it occurs. What is needed is prevention of violence from a public health standpoint. She also discussed the implications of increased violence for health care professionals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51960-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51960-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys took part in a panel discussion on racial issues involved in jury selection in the American judicial process. The panelists discussed the current process used by the court system to select jury members, and efforts to reform the system in order to obtain juries which more accurately reflect the communities in which the criminal offenses took place. The speakers also discussed the effect of the racial makeup of juries on conviction rates of defendants. Following their prepared remarks, the speakers responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48642-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Reno described efforts to reform American law enforcement and crime prevention efforts. She discussed crime prosecution and sentencing regulations, as well as crime prevention programs and other issues. Following her prepared remarks, Ms. Reno received a doll in her likeness from the organization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48635-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys and law enforcement personnel spoke in a panel discussion on the difficulties faced by law enforcement organizations in prosecuting gang-related offenses. Issues raised in the discussion included the resources needed by law enforcement personnel to combat gang-related crime as well as jurisdiction and court-related problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48615-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys spoke in a panel discussion on judicial process issues. Issues raised in the discussion included the diverting of federal funds for combating crime on the local level, and interjurisdictional cooperation between law enforcement groups and district attorney to bring about more convictions. The speakers responded to questions from members of the audience following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48549-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48549-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys spoke in a panel discussion on criminal sentencing during the national convention of the National Black Prosecutors Association. The speakers discussed alternative methods of punishments for convicted criminals to relieve overcrowded prisons and promote the rehabilitation of criminals rather than the incarceration of criminals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48467-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dean Ramsey spoke to an audience on the first day of the convention of the National Black Prosecutors Association on crime and legal issues concerning the African-American community. Issues brought up in his speech included relations between law enforcement and communities and the role of African-Americans in the criminal justice system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48378-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48378-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Several attorneys spoke during the opening session of the convention of the National Black Prosecutors Association. The speakers discussed the crime problems facing the African-American communities around the nation and potential initiatives for reducing crimes committed by and against African-Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48273-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony from several panels on proposals to ban the manufacture and sales of assault rifles in the United States. The panel of citizens affected by assault rifles delivered emotional testimony on the deaths of loved ones caused by criminals with assault rifles, and the panel of law enforcement officers testified on their opinions concerning the safety of such a ban. Members of the committee handled unloaded models of assault rifles during their opening statements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47601-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The guests, who were high school students, discussed the issue of crime in high school. The discussion focused on handguns brought into school as well as drug problems among students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38596-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Republican Senators blocked a broad anti-crime bill sponsored by Democratic Senators. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives in November of 1991. The bill included language that would have required a five-day waiting period for the purchase of handguns, provisions for capital punishment, and provisions to overturn recent Supreme Court decisions that restrict the ability of death-row inmates to appeal their sentences. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32906-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32906-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT In an excerpt from the Senate session, Sen. Biden, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the status of the congressional crime bill. He urged his colleagues to support the bill on the grounds of the urgent crime problems facing Americans, including the recent spree of car-jackings in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32801-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32801-1 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT