The most recent programs for the Massachusetts Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1236 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 20:45:13 GMT U.S. Representatives Edward Markey and Stephen Lynch held a final debate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate vacated by Massachusetts Senator John Kerry when he became secretary of state. The debate focused on national security in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15, 2013. Other topics included gun control and health care. Jon Keller and Cynthia Needham moderated. WBZ-TV and [The Boston Globe] sponsored the debate shown live from the WBZ-TV studios in the Allston area of Boston. The primary election would be April 30, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312315-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic candidates to fill former Massachusetts Senator John Kerry's seat held a primary debate. The primary election would be April 30, 2013, and the special election would be June 25, 2013. Representatives Edward Markey and Stephen Lynch highlighted differing views on the health care law, the bank bailout known as TARP; and abortion rights. This debate was held by the Boston Media Consortium at the WCVB television studios in Needham, Massachusetts. Courtesy of WCVB-TV Boston and Hearst Television. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311783-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311783-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican candidates to fill former Massachusetts Senator John Kerry's seat held a primary debate. All three, former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan, State Representative Daniel Winslow, and businessman Gabriel Gomez endorsed repealing the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. They had differences on abortion rights and the right of states to ban same-sex marriage. The primary election would be April 30, 2013, and the special election would be June 25, 2013. This debate was held by the Boston Media Consortium at the WCVB television studios in Needham, Massachusetts. Courtesy of WCVB-TV Boston and Hearst Television. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311783-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Deval Patrick announced the that William "Mo" Cowan, his former chief of staff, would be the temporary replacement for Senator John Kerry until a special election on June 25, 2013. Mr. Cowan said that he would not be a candidate in the upcoming election. Courtesy of WFXT Fox Boston. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310705-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Are school closures a civil rights issue?" A recent spate of school closings around the country led to a group of parents and activists meeting with Education Secretary Arne Duncan. They believe the shutdowns disproportionately affect minority and poor students, and want federal intervention to stop the closures. Frank Phillips was interviewed by phone about the temporary replacement for Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, who was confirmed by the Senate the previous day to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. He also discussed who might run for the seat in the June 25 special election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310655-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310655-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Deval Patrick made his annual state of the commonwealth address in the State House in Boston. He talked about what Massachusetts had accomplished and the work ahead, calling for investments in education, innovation, and infrastructure. He called for cuts in sales tax and increases in income taxes to pay for his transportation plan and education investments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310425-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310425-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kelly Thomas, program manager for the City of Boston's Historic Burying Grounds Initiative, toured the Granary Burying Ground in downtown Boston.*Established in the year 1660, the Granary Burying Ground is the city's third oldest cemetery, and the burial site of several notable American Revolutionaries, including Paul Revere, John Hancock and Samuel Adams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309162-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Warren (D) reacted to winning the Massachusetts Senate race against Senator Scott Brown (R). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309220-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) reacted to losing the Massachusetts Senate race against Elizabeth Warren (D). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309219-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kelly Thomas, program manager for the City of Boston's Historic Burying Grounds Initiative, toured the Granary Burying Ground in downtown Boston. Established in the year 1660, the Granary Burying Ground is the city's third oldest cemetery, and the burial site of several notable American Revolutionaries, including Paul Revere, John Hancock and Samuel Adams. This is part one of two of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308891-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308891-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative John Tierney (D), Richard Tisei (R), and Daniel Fishman (L) debated campaign issues in the race for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District seat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308646-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308646-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Senate candidates Republican U.S. Senator Scott Brown and his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren met in a debate sponsored by the Western Massachusetts U.S. Senate Debate Consortium in Springfield Symphony Hall. Courtesy of WSHM-TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308580-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Julie Sobel previewed the third of the four debates in the Massachusetts Senate race between Senator Scott Brown (R) and Elizabeth Warren (D). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308677-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308677-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christine McConville talked about Massachusetts's 2006 health care law signed into law by then-Governor Mitt Romney. Topics included Mitt Romney's role in passing the law, and how the law works, employers' responses, and its costs and effects. She also answered questions from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308527-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308527-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Senate candidates Republican Senator Scott Brown and the Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren debated various campaign issues. Among the topics addressed were Ms. Warren's minority status claims, illegal immigration, theri evaluation of the "best" Supreme Court justice, and which candidate best represented middle class issues and values. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308386-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308386-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kyle Trygstad of Roll Call discussed the latest news on Massachusetts and Virginia Senate races. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308325-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308325-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In their their first debate in the Massachusetts Senate race Republican incumbent Scott Brown criticized Democrat Elizabeth Warren for withholding records that might show she claimed Native American ancestry in job applications, while she assailed him for supporting billionaires and opposing legislation to create new jobs. Other issues included pay equity, tax policy, education, climate change, and foreign policy issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308202-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Shane Goldmacher talked about the Massachusetts and Virginia Senate races. Democrats Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Tim Kaine of Virginia had both pulled ahead of their respective Republican opponents, Scott Brown and George Allen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308297-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308297-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Deval Patrick made his annual state of the commonwealth address to state legislators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303857-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) announced his retirement from the House of Representatives. He cited redistricting as the main reason, but also the desire to do other things in his life. He answered questions from reporters on topics that included regrets in his career, the 2008 financial crisis, and the 2012 Republican presidential field. He stated he would not become a lobbyist because one of the advantages of retiring is that he no longer has to be nice to people he dislikes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302896-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick talked about his book, [A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life]. Other topics included his state's budget and the effects of federal fiscal battles on Massachusetts, his state's health care reform law, and school vouchers. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299029-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299029-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Doonan talked about the successes and struggles of Massachusetts' statewide health care coverage program that was passed under Governor Mitt Romney in 2006 and begun in 2008. He also discussed the number of people covered and the cost of the program, and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Doonan participated from Boston. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298478-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298478-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts talked about his autobiography [Against All Odds: My Life of Hardship, Fast Breaks, and Second Chances] (Harper, 2011), which was released a few days previously. In the book, Senator Brown discusses his personal and professional life, which includes his troubled childhood, his years playing basketball at Tufts University, his career as a model in New York City, and his rise as a national political figure. A lieutenant colonel in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, he was a state senator when he was elected to the U.S. Senate on January 19, 2010, to fill the term of the late Senator Ted Kennedy. Senator Scott Brown spoke at a Reagan Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298291-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298291-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Deval Patrick was inaugurated as governor of Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297361-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates Governor Deval Patrick (D), Charlie Baker (R), Tim Cahill (I), and Jill Stein (G) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296148-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296148-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jon Keller gave an update on the three-way race for Massachusetts governor between Democratic incumbent Deval Patrick, Charlie Baker (R), and Tim Cahill (I). Campaign ads for the candidates were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296147-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts 4th Congressional District candidates Representative Barney Frank (D) and Sean Bielat (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296079-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts gubernatorial candidates Incumbent Democratic Governor Deval Patrick debated Republican Charles Baker, Independent State Treasurer Tim Cahill, and Green-Rainbow Party candidate Jill Stein debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295340-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Judyann Bigby talked by video uplink from Boston, Massachusetts about the state's health care and how the national law used Massachusetts as a model for universal care. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292866-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292866-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Students from the University of Denver, George Mason University, and University of the District of Columbia participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. The guest speaker was Chris Cillizza. He talked about the 2010 midterm elections. Topics included the election of Scott Brown to former Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy's seat and the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance. This course was a partnership between C-SPAN, The Cable Center, and the University of Denver. The copyright for this program is held by The Cable Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291436-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Deval Patrick delivered his third annual state of the commonwealth address to state legislators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291525-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291525-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on Senator-Elect Scott Brown's victory in the Massachusetts special election to fill former Senator Ted Kennedy's seat. Emily Pierce spoke by phone about the election's impact on health care legislation. Robert Barnes, participating by phone, talked about the Supreme Court holding a rare special public session later in the morning. The justices were expected to issue a ruling on [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], which could have major implications on the future of campaign finance laws and the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act--widely known as McCain-Feingold. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291511-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291511-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Senator-Elect Scott Brown spoke to reporters and answered questions the day after his victory in a special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts. He told reporters he plans to visit Washington, D.C. the following day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291506-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republican leaders spoke about the election of Scott Brown in the Massachusetts special election to fill the seat of former Senator Ted Kennedy. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he does not expect any more health care legislation votes in the Senate until after Scott Brown has been seated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291503-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the election of Scott Brown to the seat vacated by the death of former Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy. Throughout the program Amy Walter and Michael Kranish talked about what the outcome of the special election means for health care, President Obama's agenda, and the midterm elections. Democratic Congressional Committee Chair Chris Van Hollen and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor both spoke by phone about what the election means for their parties. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291488-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291488-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Senate-elect Scott Brown spoke to his supporters and thanked voters for his victory in the U.S. Senate race. For the first time in 31 years a republican will represent the commonwealth of Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate. State Senator Scott Brown (R) won 52 to 47 over his opponents, State Attorney General Martha Coakley (D) and Joe Kennedy (I). This breaks the Democrats' 60-vote, filibuster-proof majority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291486-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291486-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts U.S. Senate democratic candidate Martha Coakley thanked supporters and offered congratulations to Senator-elect Scott Brown. Video was courtsey of WBZ-TV. For the first time in 31 years a republican will represent the commonwealth of Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate. State Senator Scott Brown (R) won 52 to 47 over his opponents, State Attorney General Martha Coakley (D) and Joe Kennedy (I). This breaks the Democratic 60-vote, filibuster-proof majority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291485-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Anna Edney spoke about the special election taking place in Massachusetts for the U.S. Senate seated vacated by the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291483-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291483-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the impact of the Massachusetts special election for the Senate seat vacated by the death of Senator Ted Kennedy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291439-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291439-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brian Mooney, participating by phone, talked about the Massachusetts special election that day between Martha Coakley and Scott Brown for the late Senator Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291439-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291439-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Martin reported by phone on the latest Massachusetts Senate race news. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291438-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291438-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a rally in support of Martha Coakley for United States Senate. The event was held at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291410-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291410-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Paul Kirk talked about the Massachusetts special election to fill the late Senator Edward Kennedy's seat. He also talked about health care, changing politics in Washington, and other issues, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291391-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291391-6 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Milligan, national political reporter for [Boston Globe], talked by telephone about the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race between Martha Coakley and Scott Brown. Clips of the candidates' ads were shown. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291391-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291391-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for the Massachusetts Senate seat vacated by the death of Senator Edward Kennedy debated various issues prior to the special election to fill the seat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291174-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Matt Viser, participating by phone, talked about the U.S. Senate primary in Massachusetts to fill the late Senator Ted Kennedy's seat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290472-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290472-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Forum included four democratic candidates running for Senator Edward Kennedy's Senate seat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289636-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced Paul Kirk as the interim replacement for Senator Ted Kennedy. Mr Kirk is a former Democratic National Committee chair and current chairman of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. The Kennedy family supported the appointment of Mr. Kirk to the interim position until a special election could be held. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289127-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289127-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Matt Viser spoke by phone on the filling of Senaotr Ted Kennedy's seat. Governor Deval Patrick was expected to make an announcement later in the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289108-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289108-8 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced that Tuesday, January 19, 2010, is the special election date to fill the Senate seat vacated by the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. He stated that he is working with the Massachusetts Legislature on legislation to name an interim replacement. He responded to questions from reporters following his remarks. He also addressed the issue of a move in 2004 by the Democratic-controlled Legislature to deny then-Governor Mitt Romney the power to name a replacement for Senator John Kerry in the event he won the presidential election. Governor Patrick said that naming an interim replacement is "the only way to ensure that Massachusetts is fully represented." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288627-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT