The most recent programs for the States & Territories Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1266 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 12:17:38 GMT President Obama spoke at the International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He said he was fulfilling a campaign promise with his visit, the first official visit by a U.S. President since 1961. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300029-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michael Trinklein talked about his April 17, 2010, [Wall Street Journal] article on current and past statehood movements, including the latest effort to grant Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia statehood. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Trinklein participated from Milwaukee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293328-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293328-7 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governor Luis Fortuno of Puerto Rico talked about his Capitol Hill visit to advocate for parity in health care funding for U.S. residents of Puerto Rico. He believes residents of the island have not received equal treatment in health care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Governor Fortuno also discussed President Obama's current plans for health care and responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. Sue Davis was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287302-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287302-6 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT John Mercurio reported on the June 1 Puerto Rico primary, Bill Clinton in Indiana, and record Democratic registration in Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203475-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203475-5 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dick Thornburgh talked about his book, [Puerto Rico's Future: A Time to Decide], published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He was joined by a panel of experts to look at U.S. policy toward the territory of Puerto Rico and argue for some form of sovereignty for the island's people. After their discussion the participants responded to audience members' questions. Dick Thornburgh is also a former governor of Pennsylvania, and a former undersecretary general of the United Nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197529-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton talked about a bill to give partial voting rights to the five delegates in Congress who are scheduled for a vote in the House on the next day. The bill would give voting rights in the Committee of the Whole to the five delegates representing the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, and America Samoa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195723-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195723-5 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Kinzer talked about his book [Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq], published by Times Books. Mr. Kinzer, a former [New York Times] foreign correspondent, recounted what he described as the independence movements the United States has organized in other countries including Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192944-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192944-5 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members spoke to reporters about their objections to ending naval Live-fire training on Vieques Island. Following their brief comments they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164771-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McClintock talked about Puerto Rican issues such as potential statehood. He also responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162957-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162957-2 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting with President Clinton, Governor Rossello spoke to reporters about a proposed land transfer of federally owned land on the Island of Vieques. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160155-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Williams joined the program by phone from Vieques, Puerto Rico and talked about the protests occurring there. Many Puerto Ricans hoped to stop U.S. military training on their island. Mr. Cavas was present in the studio and commented upon the situation. He also responded to viewer calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156952-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governor Rossello spoke to reporters about his meeting with President Clinton to discuss the decision to continue bombing exercises at the Navy range on the island of Vieques in Puerto Rico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155683-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155683-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Navy and Marine officials talk to reporters about Secretary Cohen's recommendation to suspend training operations on the Puerto Rican Island of Vieques. They focused on growing tensions with local citizens and the need to repair the relationship with the citizens. They outlined a plan for reduced use of the facility and the development of an alternative training area. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153999-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153999-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Burton and Fossella released a report critical of the Clinton administration for granting clemency to Puerto Rican nationalists convicted of terrorist activities in the 1970s and 1980s. After their comments they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153545-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Justice officials testified about President Clinton's decision to grant clemency to several Puerto Rican nationalists involved in terrorist incidents in the late 1970s and early 1980s. At issue were several documents showing that the nationals did not personally apply for clemency, rather the Justice department proceeded at the urging of supporters. Several times the witnesses responded to questions about the decision-making process by invoking executive privilege, sparking several heated discussions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152967-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152967-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about resuming live firing exercises on a U.S. Navy firing range on the island of Vieques in Puerto Rico. A presidential panel recommended that the military resume the exercises and that the range be shut down in five years. The panel also criticized the Navy for not addressing long-held grievances of the people of Vieques, saying the Navy was partially responsible for a 25 percent unemployment rate on the island. Governor Rossello opposed the reopening of the range. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152937-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Burton opened hearings by showing videotape of Puerto Rican nationalists making bombs. Representative Waxman then read a letter from President Clinton explaining his decision to grant clemency to Puerto Rican nationalists tied to terrorist attacks in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Following the opening statements witnesses testified against the president's actions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152246-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified both for and against President Clinton's decision to grant clemency to Puerto Rican nationalists tied to terrorist attacks in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Among the issues they discussed were the message such an action gave about the treatment of terrorists and the extent to which the nationalists were involved in the terrorist attacks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152091-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152091-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Rivera talked about the influence of the Hispanic vote, saying that despite an apparent acceptance of Latino culture by mainstream America, Hispanics still had little political power. He supported President Clinton's decision to give clemency to former Puerto Rican terrorists. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152068-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Specter talked about President Clinton's granting of clemency for Puerto Rican nationals, campaign finance reform and other topics. He also responded to viewer's telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152086-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152086-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governor Rossello addressed the Puerto Rican legislature on the accomplishments of his administration and his plans for the next year. Translation into English was by subtitles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101869-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101869-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT In a portion beginning at 1 p.m., members debated a bill concerning Puerto Rican statehood. This portion contains the last hour of general debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101850-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101850-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The nonpartisan, nonprofit group discussed the "March for Equality" and the desire of many Puerto Ricans that Puerto Rico become the 51st state. Puerto Ricans from Puerto Rico, Illinois, New York and other states met in Washington for the march on Tuesday. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12885-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12885-1 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT