The most recent programs for the Federalism Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1212 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, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 08:58:08 GMT Governor Pat McCrory (R-NC) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about the power of states to make innovative and effective changes whenever the federal government supports rather than hinders them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312543-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312543-102 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colin Goddard spoke about Obama administration and congressional efforts to pass gun control legislation and the current national debate over gun violence. He also spoke about his personal experiences as a victim of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311125-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311125-4 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about conflicts between federal and state laws following the 2012 legalization of the recreational use of marijuana in Washington and Colorado. They responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310258-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sanford Levinson compares the U.S. Constitution to the constitutions of the 50 states and argues that in many ways the state constitutions are better. Professor Levinson responded to questions from members of the audience at BookPeople in Austin, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308051-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Nikki Haley (R-SC) talked about her memoir about her life and political career. The daughter of Sikh immigrants, she faced prejudice but in 2010 was elected South Carolina's first female governor. In this interview with Liz Cheney, she discussed the complicated relationship between the federal government and the states and her own experiences fighting government regulation. She also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305320-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305320-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) argues against national government intervention in what the governor contends are issues that can be better solved by individual states. Governor Perry discussed his book at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296925-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Tom Price talked about the House action on the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). He was optimistic about the extension of SCHIP. He talked about the mechanisms of the bill. He answered questions from callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202419-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202419-3 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT State legislators and the Federation for American Immigration Reform talked about the impact of illegal immigration. They said that stricter laws and enforcement efforts were needed to prevent illegal immigrants. The coalition represents 32 states. The only Representatives to speak were Republican. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202812-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202812-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marking the 25th anniversary of the Federalist Society, three U.S. Supreme Court Justices and other dignitaries congratulated the Society, described its history, and praised its founders. The 25th anniversary celebration involved a full-day conference honoring Judge Robert Bork and his contributions to the law. Judge Bork, co-chairman of the Society's board of visitors, was unable to be present due to illness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202361-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202361-3 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Harkness spoke about the relationship between Congress and state governments. He focused on policy decisions by state legislatures on an increasing range of issues such as immigration, healthcare, and global warming, and particularly where the national government had failed to act. Following his remarks Mr. Jacobs moderated a question and answer session with the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196098-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Federalist Society national convention opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer by Father Hathaway. Former Rep. McIntosh introduced Mr. Rove, who delivered the keynote address. His topics included the legacy of the Founding Fathers, and the modest role of the Judiciary. He criticized the impracticality of evolutionism and praised constitutionalism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189861-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lawmakers talked about cooperation between local, state and federal government agencies. Among the topics they addressed were homeland security and emergency response, education programs, health care programs, funding levels, and law enforcement issues. The final portion featured a discussion between Mr. McCurry and Mr. Watts on issues in the 2004 presidential campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180864-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice Saunders talked about civil liberties, focusing on the role of state courts and state constitutions in protecting liberty and individual rights and freedoms. He said that limited government was essential to protect the rights of citizens and that state constitutions and courts did have an important role to play in protecting individual freedoms from encroachment by governments, but that many state courts had not been fulfilling their responsibilities in this area. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177742-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scholars and authors participated in a forum titled, "Federalism Symposium: A Conversation with Scholars on Our Founding Fathers." Mr. Will was the facilitator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168785-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Daub and Mr. Barr came to Washington for the National League of Cities meeting that would be held later that week. They discussed the relationship between the federal government and local governments and responded to viewer calls, faxes and electronic mail. Mr. Hager was a guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155975-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Delegate Romero-Barcelo and Mr. Acevedo-Vila talked about Puerto Rican statehood and the issues before the House on that subject. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101819-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys and legal scholars discussed the role lawyers play in American society and the role they should play in combating social justice. They also talked about the role of fashioning a system to help citizens and institutions conduct affairs. The members of the panel also discussed their opinion on what Alexis de Tocqueville would have thought about the prominent role attorneys seem to have in American society. They then responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93451-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Supreme Court reporters and law school professors talked about upcoming cases that the Court will consider which deal with the issue of federalism. This was part of the College of William and Mary law school's annual conference previewing the Court's upcoming term. Following their discussion the panelists answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94060-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94060-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The role of government lawyers was discussed by a panel that included former White House counsels. They talked about what their jobs entailed and the issue of executive privilege. Following their individual presentations, the panelists discussed the issues and took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/93191-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Starr spoke about the concept of federalism. He reviewed the decisions of the 1996-1997 Supreme Court term which was recently concluded. He talked about how several of the cases decided this term dealt with the idea of the relationship between the federal government and the states and between the state and the individual. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91422-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Jenkinson portrayed President Jefferson at a mock presidential news conference. He took questions on the differences between the state of affairs in the United States in Jefferson's time as compared to contemporary times. President Jefferson, portrayed by Mr. Jenkinson, talked about his guiding principles and their practical applications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89132-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ward spoke at an event sponsored by Democratic state legislators from the east side of Seattle. He talked about the dangers of the devolution of power from the federal government to the states over certain matters, such as welfare, environmental protection and civil rights. He stressed that progressives must counter the arguments for new federalism by reminding people of the problems in the nation when states had too much power and that they must create new ways to solve the nation's problems which will not be solved by devolution. He also took a few questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89714-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89714-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed how various states are coping with changes in federal welfare programs, particularly the use of block grants. They examined various issues of welfare reform, including work requirements, child care and job training. After the presentations, they took questions from the audience of state legislators. This was part of organization's annual conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/89114-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Several governors talked about the National Governors Association. Governors Dean and Huckabee talked about the NGA summer meeting in Las Vegas and the importance of the organization by satellite. Governor James talked about why he decided to remove Alabama from the organiztion by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88507-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Boulet and Mr. Monroig debated the pros and cons of Puerto Rican statehood. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87514-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87514-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Shalala spoke about the changing relationship between federal and state government in the administration of social programs, such as welfare, and various presidential proposals to implement welfare Then Mr. Raines spoke about the president's budget proposal. Then Secretary Slater spoke about the prospects for the transportation legislation reauthorization this year. Each person took questions after his or her remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79455-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Jeffords, the chair of the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee, spoke about adjustments state legislatures must make as the federal government gives them more power over the administration of social programs, such as welfare and education. He also examined the problems with the way these programs currently operate and what his committee and the Senate as a whole will try to do to reform them. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79496-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Clinton received governors at the White House. Then the president and the current chair of the National Governors' Association, Bob Miller, made toasts about their desires for partnership between federal and state governments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78558-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. This program originated at the Marriott Hotel where the National Governors' Association was holding its winter meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78543-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. This program originated at the Marriott Hotel where the National Governors' Association was holding its winter meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78348-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78348-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The current chair and vice chair of the National Governors' Association held an opening news conference for the organization's annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. They outlined the governors' agenda for this Congress, including Medicaid, transportation, welfare and environmental protection and talked about the focus of this year's meetings. After their prepared remarks, they took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78538-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Judge Gibbons spoke about the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Warren Burger from 1969 to 1986. He focused on the cases which dealt with federalistic and separation of powers disputes and how the consequences of these cases raise questions concerning the Court's power of judicial review. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77166-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77166-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the final panel of a two-day conference on the upcoming Supreme Court term, Supreme Court scholars and reporters discussed cases dealing with the relationship between the federal and local governments. They examined cases dealing with this issue and how this fits into the overall jurisprudence of the Rehnquist Court. They also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76327-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76327-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77243-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Bennett and several Utah county commissioners briefed reporters on public land use issues of particular interest to Western states, especially Utah. They focused on three issues: the new national monument in southern Utah, R.S. 2477 issues and a categorization of more lands as wilderness areas, and therefore off limits to development. R.S. 2477 deals with whether the local or federal government has jurisdiction over roads which cross public lands. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77256-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT During a two-day conference on increasing local power versus the federal government, Mr. Kemp spoke at the concluding luncheon. In his remarks, he focused on the need to free people from excess regulation and destructive legislation in order to allow them to be productive in a global, digital economy. He also provided a humorous list of ten reasons he knew the election was over. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77204-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Three persons with experience in relations between government and telecommunications companies discussed the impact of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 on states, especially state legislatures. They examined the changes brought by deregulation and competition and how states will have to change their laws in order to implement the federal act. After their individual presentations, they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77188-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77188-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Seay and Mr. Edelman discussed the concept and meaning of federalism. They debated the proper roles for federal, state and local government and whether the federal government has assumed authority outside of its constitutional limitations. They also took questions from the audience of American University of students and from students by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76898-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76898-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Buchanan and Ms. Ferraro debated the role of the federal government in several major policy areas, such as education, crime and welfare and federal courts. They made opening and closing statements and took questions from the moderator and the audience of students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76384-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76384-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the proper role of local, state and federal government and President Franklin Roosevelt's legacy in this debate. They examined how President Roosevelt expanded the federal government's role in several aspects of U.S. society and how this expansion continued and contracted over the subsequent fifty years. The two former members of the Roosevelt administration also shared their personal recollections of that era. The panelists also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76377-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76130-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76130-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Moynihan talked with reporters about the relationship between the federal budget and the states. Researchers discussed the annual report on the flow of funds between the federal government and the states. Following their prepared remarks, they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75759-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT At its second legislative summit which focused on the devolution of powers and responsibilities to state and local governments, participants talked about the dangers and challenges of devolution. Rep. McKinney talked about congressional redistricting, specifically her own district which has been legally challenged. They also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75092-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT During a luncheon speech, Senator Moseley-Braun spoke about the debate over the proper size and scope of the federal government. She emphasized that the move to return power over programs to the states from the federal government needs intensive examination in order to truly determine which services the federal government should continue to provide. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75091-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75091-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In their final meeting, governors discussed NGA policy on various state and federal issues. They also heard speeches by video teleconference from President Clinton and Bob Dole. Mr. Dole spoke about his commitment to more state authority on various issues, especially welfare reform, and criticized President Clinton for not allowing states more flexibility. Governor Miller, the new NGA chair, closed the meeting with a speech about his agenda for the organization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73635-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton spoke by video teleconference about his administration's accomplishments and his goals for his next term if he is re-elected. He also emphasized that he wants to sign a welfare reform bill before the end of the 104th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73714-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73714-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governors briefed reporters on the agenda for their summer meeting in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. They talked about issues, such as economic development and relations between state and federal governments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73573-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73573-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed federal budget issues and their relation to the Republican Contract with America. They talked about the impact of a balanced federal budget on the states, states rights versus civil rights, unfunded mandates and unfunded liabilities. The panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72831-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Kamarck spoke about administration efforts to reduce the size of the federal government. She emphasized that the federal government is now more efficient, not just smaller than it was under previous administrations. Mr. Klein spoke about an agenda he believed most citizens could agree upon, including campaign finance reform, a balanced budget, the distastefulness of political discourse, and the need for a new way to govern. After their remarks, they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70922-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Whitman talked about federal and state government relations and which level of government should handle which responsibilities. She took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70024-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT