The most recent programs for the Urban Renewal Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1138 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, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 21:41:15 GMT Panelists spoke about urban planning, city government, and the development of Boston. The panel included Edward Glaeser, author of [The Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier], Ayanna Pressley, Boston City Councilor, and Barbara Berke, senior policy adviser to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. The panel was moderated by Bob Oakes, and responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309527-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309527-2 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed Detroit's civil rights movement of the years 1954-1967, focusing on the late 1950s through early 1960s and discussing what led Detroit to the "Insurrection" of 1967 and its aftermath, including what came to be known as "Urban Development." "Detroit's Civil Rights Struggle: Reconstruction through an Insurrection: Panel 3" was the third and final part of the Detroit Historical Society's Black Historic Sites Committee's series "Detroit's Civil Rights Struggle: Reconstruction through an Insurrection." It was held at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76243-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Justin Martin talked about his book, [Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmstead]. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a presentation in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 11th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program opened and closed with schedule information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301645-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301645-11 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT [Justin Martin talked about his book, Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmstead]. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications He was interviewed following his presentation in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 11th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301645-12 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301645-12 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Doug Boyd talked about his book documenting the demolition of the Crawfish Bottom area of Frankfort along the Kentucky River and the displacement of its residents. Misconceptions about the community helped make it a target for urban renewal projects that replaced the neighborhood with the city's Capital Plaza in the mid-1960s. Douglas Boyd, the author of [Crawfish Bottom: Recovering a Lost Kentucky Community], was interviewed at the Old State Capital. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) on their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" were in Frankfort, Kentucky, on March 28-31 and August 1-3, 2011, to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Frankfort Plant Board local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301123-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301123-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Justin Martin talked about the life of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead (1822-1903). In his book Mr. Martin reports on Olmstead's numerous public space designs, which include the U.S. Capitol grounds, New York City's Central Park, and Boston's Emerald Necklace. The author relays that besides his professional career, Frederick Law Olmstead was a well known journalist and abolitionist. Justin Martin was interviewed on July 26, 2011, by Tupper Thomas, former president of the Prospect Park Alliance, at McNally Jackson Books in New York City. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300954-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300954-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Carey talked about the work of Historic Savannah Foundation in preserving historic Savannah. He showed the Davenport House in Columbia Square, which was the foundation's first project, and other areas of the city. He also talked about the system of squares in Savannah. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" in Savannah, Georgia, on June 1-8 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Comcast local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299975-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Soffer, associate history professor at New York University's Polytechnic Institute, examines Ed Koch's tenure as mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989. Mr. Soffer recalls the depleted state of the city at the beginning of Mayor Koch's tenure and the redevelopment plans that the former mayor put forward throughout his three terms. Jonathan Soffer discussed his book with former Mayor Koch, who also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Tenement Museum in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296478-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Scholars spoke about community development issues and programs and initiatives designed to provide economic relief, as well as to assist communities during the recession. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295981-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295981-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm gave the keynote address at a conference on American community renewal focusing on community development programs and initiatives designed to provide economic relief and to assist communities during the recession. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295981-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295981-3 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mayors spoke about community development issues and programs and initiatives designed to provide economic relief, and to assist communities during the recession. Among the issues they addressed were attracting businesses to distressed areas, federal and local government investments in infrastructure, and developing greater community involvement. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295981-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295981-2 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Stefan Bradley, history and African American studies professor at Saint Louis University, recalls the efforts by African-American students and the residents of Harlem to stop Columbia University from building a private gymnasium and expanding the University's footprint in 1968-69. Mr. Bradley focuses on the residents of Harlem's protest and the radicalization of portions of Columbia's student body, including the SDS (Students for a Democratic Society) led by Mark Rudd and the SAS (Students' Afro American Society). Stefan Bradley discusses his book at the Brecht Forum in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291160-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291160-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on using economic stimulus funds for urban reconstruction. Charles Ogletree moderated the panel. Opening and closing remarks were made by the Reverend Jesse Jackson and Secretary Tom Vilsack, who also engaged in a dialog. Topics included funding school programs, accessing federal and state agency stimulus programs, and employment issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287328-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287328-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert Caro talked about his book [The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York], published by Vintage. This biography of Robert Moses won a Pulitzer Prize in 1974. He talked about how he came to write this book about the power of unelected public authorities. Mr. Caro detailed some of the great urban landscapes designed by Robert Moses and the costs to the people and neighborhoods of New York City. This program was presented in conjunction with the exhibition "Robert Moses and the Modern City: Remaking the Metropolis" The exhibit at three museums in New York City focuses on the extensive physical transformation of New York City guided by city planner Robert Moses (1888-1981), from 1934 to 1968. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196682-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196682-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mayors from several cities, including Philadelphia, Austin, and St. Paul, talked about the urban revitalization projects and policies they are implementing. Mr. Hodgkins talked about public-private partnerships. The audience participation portion was not shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185192-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185192-2 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Chao spoke to African-American business leaders about economic empowerment. Among the issues she addressed were education and training, information technology, and moving people into the global economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165425-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165425-2 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Capuano, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the keynote address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162977-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants and committee members talked about Republican Party platform policies regarding urban renewal and fostering economic growth in urban areas. Among the issues they addressed were cleaning up urban brownfields, providing tax incentives for urban renewal, and measures to build a talented workforce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158112-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sperling briefed reporters on the details of a new market initiative agreement between the president and Speaker of the House Hastert. This initiative would open new markets by providing monetary assistance to smaller firms and lower-income areas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157322-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Parker, a former radio talk show host, talked about conservative issues, Alan Keyes' presidential candidacy and race relations. She also talked about being a former welfare mother. She described the February 10 awards ceremony of the Coalition on Urban Renewal and Education. She commented on headline news stories and responded to audience telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155347-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mayor Giuliani talked about efforts to rebuild public trust in New York City. He focused on attempts to reduce crime in New York and to increase public safety. He also talked about reforms in the welfare system and education. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150137-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150137-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed new ideas for urban development. They talked about efforts to reduce crime in New York City by enforcing truancy laws and noise ordinances. They focused on the welfare reform that has encouraged employment and stricter enforcement of welfare requirements. They also discussed the school voucher programs that allowed children to get out of schools with high failure rates. After their remarks they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125224-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125224-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT After a meeting with prominent business leaders, President Clinton talked to reporters about economic investment in economically distressed areas. He said that while parts of the country had no new investment, no new jobs, and that 37 cities had unemployment rates that were double the national average. He urged business leaders to invest in these areas and characterized them as America's best emerging markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123211-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123211-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mayor Helmke and Commissioner Kauffman testified that greater efforts need to be made to preserve open spaces, including agricultural lands and natural areas. They talked about funding preservation efforts through bonds and conservation easements. They were followed by a panel which discussed the problems of urban sprawl and the need for "smart growth" programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121858-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121858-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Gratz talked about her book, [Cities Back From the Edge], published by John Wiley & Sons. The book is about rebuilding authentic places, reconnecting communities, and stimulating innovative change. The book gives proven ideas on how to correct the mistakes of the past several decades. Ms. Gratz responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116905-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116905-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Subcommittee members heard testimony from officials from community services programs in New York and California regarding legislation that would reauthorize block grants for community services around the nation. Block grants for communities were first authorized nearly thirty years ago in response to the need for assistance in inner cities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105115-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mayor Rendell talked about funding for transportation and infrastructure and their importance to urban areas in his city of Philadelphia and across the nation. Mayor Rendell is in his final term of office as mayor as prescribed by Philadelphia law. Following his prepared remarks, Mayor Rendell answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104114-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Graves spoke about economic development and race. He talked about how the African-American community's economic situation, including preserving affirmative action and increasing African-American ownership of businesses. This was part of the National Urban League's 1997 national conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89098-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton presented the first annual Microenterprise awards. The awards are presented to institutions which make loans to very small businesses and help new entrepreneurs learn how to succeed, usually in poverty-stricken areas where credit is extremely tight. In his remarks, the president stressed that both economic growth and welfare reform can benefit from such programs. He also announced additional funding for community development banks over the next five years and a public private partnership in a welfare to work program in several urban areas around the nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78475-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT At an Association for a Better New York breakfast meeting, Mr. Kemp spoke about Mr. Dole's and his agenda for U.S. urban areas. He stressed the need for freeing up capital through tax relief and incentives for inner-city entrepreneurs. After his speech he visited Cassidy's Place, a child care center founded by Cathy Lee and Frank Gifford. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76016-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76016-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Eaton spoke about the increasing animosity, especially in the media, toward corporate executives and wealthy people in general as the cause of national economic problems. He also talked about Detroit Renaissance, an urban renewal initiative he is leading to revitalize downtown Detroit. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74877-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Treasury officials announced proposed changes in the Community Reinvestment Act to stimulate bank lending in low-income communities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52818-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52818-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT At the 1993 conference of the National League of Cities, Secretary Cisneros spoke about issues concerning American cities. He talked about President Clinton's commitment to community development and improving the inner cities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39165-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Banking Committee and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation co-sponsored a hearing on proposals to rebuild the nation's inner cities. Witnesses included media observers and municipal officials, who spoke on social and economic proposals for reviving the economy of urban centers. Members of the panel responded to questions from members of the audience following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32858-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32858-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on methods to revitalize American cities, including initiatives to solve the nation's social problems centered in the urban centers of the U.S. Issues brought up in the testimony from urban scholars included enterprise zones and job training and creation programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32535-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32535-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The CATO Institute brought together economists and urban scholars to speak on proposals to aid American cities, and initiatives to address the problems of cities including the increasing burden of social programs and urban crime. The speakers responded to questions from the audience following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31720-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Kemp addressed the meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Houston, Texas, on economic revitalization plans for American cities. He spoke on the administration's plans to revitalize America's cities, including enterprise zones and education reform. He called for a national goal to double the number of minority businesses in American by the year 2000. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26759-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Butler and Mr. Levitan discussed President Bush's plan to develop and expand enterprise zones in 125 urban areas. The Treasury Department estimates that the program would cost close to $2.3 billion over five years. Mr. Levitan released a critical study of the administration's plan in February, 1992. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26449-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26449-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on the administration's proposal for "enterprise zones," which would provide specific incentives for investors in particular areas of American cities most in need of economic revitalization. Witnesses testified on the need for urban revitalization, the effectiveness of the enterprise zone concept, and the possible cost or benefits from the tax breaks given to investors in the zones. The enterprise zone concept has emerged as one of the major components of the administration's efforts to help American cities since the outbreak of riots in Los Angeles in May 1992. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26405-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26405-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell responded to reporters' questions during a news conference in the U.S. Capitol on the proposals to provide aid to America's cities. Earlier in the day, several members of Congress met with President Bush in the White House to discuss plans to provide relief and economic revitalization to America's cities, which erupted in violence in late April 1992 after the announcement of the verdict in the brutality trial of four white Los Angeles policemen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26398-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Newt Gingrich, House Minority Whip, responded to questions from reporters outside the White House shortly after members of Congress met with the president to discuss legislation designed to provide aid to American cities. Rep. Gingrich complained that while the administration has produced two bills to provide aid to America's cities, congressional Democrats have failed to produce one plan to help the cities. He discussed related issues including enterprise zones, and railed against the lack of bipartisan commitment from the Democrats in Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26395-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26395-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Samuel Skinner, chief of staff at the White House, and Rep. Gephardt, majority leader of the House of Representatives, responded to questions from reporters in the U.S. Capitol following a meeting of a task force dedicated to determining the allocation of federal aid to American cities. Spurred by the riots in Los Angeles and other cities around the country in early May 1992, the task force sought to relieve the problems facing American cities including housing and economic revitalization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26345-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26345-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Congressional leaders responded to questions from reporters in the White House driveway shortly after meeting with President Bush on a plan to revitalize the nation's cities. Pushed to the forefront by the violence that occurred following the acquittal of four white police officers in Los Angeles charged with beating a black suspect, the issue of urban revitalization has received attention from both the administration and Democratic policy makers, both of which have formulated legislative proposals. Congressional leaders discussed the compromise proposal advocated by the administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26132-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Residents of cities throughout the United States gathered in Washington DC to protest the state of American cities and their many related social problems. Many important political figures attended the rally and addressed the crowd, and several musical groups provided entertainment intermittently throughout the proceedings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26089-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26089-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Shays is a member of the Congressional Urban Caucus and participated in the "Save Our Cities" rally. He discussed his proposal for urban renewal and the role of Congress in urban renewal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26106-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26106-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members of the House of Representatives debated H.R. 5132, legislation concerning disaster emergency supplemental appropriations for Los Angeles and Chicago. The bill would aid victims of the Los Angeles riots and recent flooding in Chicago with over $800 million in disaster relief. Earlier in the year, a break in an abandoned tunnel system beneath the Chicago River caused millions of dollars of damage to the lower floors of several Chicago buildings. In Los Angeles, riots occurred following the acquittal of four white policemen charged with beating a black suspect. Provisions in the legislation set the emergency spending outside of budget limits. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26076-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on the condition of American cities and proposals to improve the lives of urban residents. The committee sought to hear initiatives for improving the economic and social conditions in American urban areas. Witnesses included administration officials and social policy analysts who discussed urban revitalization programs including enterprise zones, educational reforms, and anti-crime initiatives. Several witnesses discussed possible contributions to the causes of the riots in Los Angeles two weeks earlier. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26075-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26075-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Kweisi Mfume, member of the House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Committee, discussed the administration's proposal and other initiatives to improve the lives of residents in America's inner cities. He also discussed the various political responses to the recent riots in Los Angeles, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26078-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26078-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Speaker of the House Thomas Foley, Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell and Rep. Maxine Waters responded to questions from reporters in the White House driveway after meeting with President Bush over the administration's proposals to revitalize America's cities. Rep. Waters said she was encouraged by the efforts by the Democratic leadership and the administration to deal with the problems of American cities. Senate Minority Leader Dole and Sen. Simpson followed the Democratic leaders in responding to questions from reporters. Sen. Dole said that while the Republicans generally agreed with the proposals for economic revitalization, they were concerned about how the programs would be paid for. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26035-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke on his administration's program for revitalizing America's cities during a photo opportunity in the Oval Office. President Bush stood before a chart listing his administration's programs for ridding the cities of crime, promoting businesses in the inner cities, and educational reforms designed to improve city schools. Presdient Bush's news conference came nearly two weeks after riots broke out in Los Angeles after the acquittal of four white police officers charged with beating a black suspect during an arrest captured on videotape by a Los Angeles resident. President Bush previously announced the infusion of $800 million of federal aid to Los Angeles. He could not give exact figures on the cost of the programs when asked by reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26034-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT