The most recent programs for the Domestic Policy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1280 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:14:51 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Is the United States in decline?" The South Carolina primary and other weekend headlines were also discussed. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read headlines at the end of the hour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303700-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303700-2 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Isabel Sawhill talked about possible ways to reform entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare, to tackle the growing U.S. deficit. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296763-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296763-3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Drucker and Reid Wilson talked about the week's major stories, the congressional agenda, and the 2010 midterm elections. Topics included the latest jobless rate figures and current job creation proposals, the outlook for health care legislation, the Tea Party Convention and Sarah Palin's keynote address. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291977-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291977-4 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former presidential domestic policy advisers from the Nixon through the George W. Bush Administrations participated in a panel discussion on lessons they learned in their jobs. Topics included the environmental policies of the Nixon administration and Carter administration and the execution of their policies. Michael Nelson moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287140-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287140-2 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee last month held hearings on the constitution and legality of the Department of Homeland Security's practice of searching and seizing laptops and cell phones of American citizen returning to the U.S for abroad. Susan Gurley talked about this topic and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Ms. Gurley also recently returned from a trip overseas and shared what she observed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205737-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205737-5 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Cliff Stearns, who has served as ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Telecommunications and the Internet Subcommittee since December 2007, talked by remote video from a House studio about several issues related to his activities on the committee. Topics included: What he hopes to bring to the committee and issues he would like to see addressed, introduced legislation from the committee regarding the practices of broadband companies and content providers (as well as "net neutrality" issues), the transition to digital television and practices of the Federal Communications Commission. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204398-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held with the regulators of the banking industry to question them on their role in the economic downturn the United States was experiencing in March 2008. The hearing emphasized the markets for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, and student loans and their interactions with the sub-prime markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204282-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Michael Mukasey and Homeland Secretary Michael Chertoff talked about the administration's immigration enforcement and border security efforts. They then answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204144-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Bush toured the tornado damage in Lafayette, Tennessee. The tornados were part of a storm system that hit Tennesee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Kentucky Tuesday night, February 5, 2008. President Bush signed an executive order declaring a state of disaster in Tennessee late Thursday night. The president went on an aerial tour, received a briefing from federal and local emergency response teams at the Atwell and Scruggs Fire Station of the Lafayette Fire Department, toured affected neighborhoods on the ground, and made remarks to reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203963-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203963-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Defense released its final report on Thursday on the future of military health care for wounded soldiers and their families returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Gail Wilensky talked about the report and summarized the ten action points that were created from the research. She talked about the procedures for career military officials and returning veterans to receive medical care. She answered questions from callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202421-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202421-2 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about a report that was released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors on the problems of hunger and homelessness. They said that economic issues such as poverty, high housing costs, and unemployment were the most common causes of hunger. They emphasized that the mortgage foreclosure crisis increased the number of people who were homeless or hungry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203066-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Pelosi and House Democratic leaders talked with reporters about President Bush's anticipated veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) legislation. The leaders answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202986-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202986-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The guests talked about ethics reform in Congress. Susan Ferrechio talked about the details and history of the ethics bill. The guests focused on the issue of lobbying and enforcement of any ethics legislation. They answered calls from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201529-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201529-3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Gordon Witkin talked about his recent [U.S. News and World Report] cover story "America's Worst Commutes: Why We're Losing the War on Traffic". The story focuses on both state and federal efforts to reduce traffic congestion. The guest also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197726-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197726-5 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Terry Jeffrey moderated and the panelists discussed the conservative domestic policy agenda. Topics included the health care system and the uninsured, tax cuts, and limited government. After their remarks they responded to audience members' questions. Charles Kesler wrote [Saving the Revolution.] Charles Murray wrote [Losing Ground] and [The Bell Curve.] Ramesh Ponnuru wrote [The Party of Death: The Democrats.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196448-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196448-3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 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 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fred Charles Ikle talked about his book [Annihilation from Within: The Ultimate Threat to Nations], published by Columbia University Press. Mr. Ikle argued that because of unrestrained technological progress, new national security threats are emerging inside the U.S., such as weapons of mass destruction and supercomputers. He claimed that U.S. officials are focused on threats from abroad and are oblivious to internal threats. He offered preventive measures. He was joined in discussion by Francis Fukuyama, David Ignatius, and Richard Perle. They responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195077-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195077-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Gonzales spoke to Air Force Academy cadets regarding civil liberties in a time of combating terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195445-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tamar Jacoby will discuss the domestic news of the day including proposed changes to U.S. immigration and border security policies by President Bush and Congress. She responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186575-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186575-2 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Mac Donald discussed her upcoming testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee on the re-authorization of the USA Patriot Act. She responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186566-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186566-2 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT As part of a conference on President George W. Bush's second term, Mr. Johnson presented a paper written by Michael Genovese of Loyola Merrymount that compared the president's first and second term domestic agendas, and the process of creating each. Mr. Brattebo presented a paper written by Jeff Cohen of Fordham that described the president's economic policy as "responsibility with limited authority." He highlighted the tax and other policy choices the president is facing in his second term and the long-term fiscal stresses related to an aging population. After their presentations they answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185167-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185167-6 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Zhinga talked about her planned participation in the "Counter-Inaugural" activities this week plus her views on the Bush administration. She responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185182-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185182-6 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Alperovitz talked about his book [America Beyond Capitalism: Reclaiming our Wealth, Our Liberty, and Our Democracy], published by John Wiley and Sons. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184914-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184914-4 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the weekly Democratic radio address, House Democratic leader Rep. Pelosi talked about commitment to optimism. She said that although Republican President George W. Bush won another term in office in the November 2 election, Democrats must work with the administration on issues of protection from terrorism and on domestic priorities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184354-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184354-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Officials from the Millennium Institute talked about public policy decision making, focusing on their work on the creation of an integrated model. The goal of the model was to analyze the impact of various policies, shocks, and assumptions on a country, taking into account society, economy, environment, government, and other areas. Mr. Pedercini gave a brief demonstration of the program, dubbed Threshold 21, or T21. The officials also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181318-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists criticized President George W. Bush and his administration. Eric Alterman and Mark Green co-wrote [The Book on Bush: How George W. (Mis)leads America], published by Viking Press. Joe Conason is the author of [Big Lies: The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine and How It Distorts the Truth], published by Thomas Dunne Books. David Corn wrote [The Lies of George W. Bush: Mastering the Politics of Deception], published by Crown. The moderator was William Hartung, author of [How Much Money Did You Make on the War, Daddy?: A Quick and Dirty Guide to War Profiteering in the Bush Administration], published by Nation Books. Following prepared remarks, panelists responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. The event concluded with comments from Andrew Greenblatt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180881-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180881-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT The vice president talked about working with President Bush, including addressing urgent domestic policy, Medicare, tax relief, and other topics. He also talked about foreign policy issues such as the Iraq War and rebuilding that country, Libya, the September 11 attacks, fighting terrorism, the Department of Homeland Security, and Afghanistan. After his remarks the vice president answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179947-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Murray talked about the policy differences between the Bush Administration and the Democratic Party. She criticized the administration as insensitive to the problems facing Americans, including unemployment, the cost of health care, and the quality of education, transportation infrastructure, and security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178415-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178415-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Moderated by General Clark, the panelists talked about domestic issues facing the U.S. after the Iraq War. Journalists, corporate and union leaders, and economists offered their perspectives on the U.S. domestic agenda and then answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176300-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176300-2 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gilmore talked about how local officials can address the threat of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. He is the chairman of the national advisory panel on terrorism. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169302-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169302-2 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Clarke talked about the defense budget, the appointment of a new homeland defense chief, and defense topics to be addressed in the president's State of the Union address. Telephone lines were opened for audience comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168439-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168439-2 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Veneman talks about agriculture spending, the Farm Bill, trade promotion authority, Homeland Security and feeding programs. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168283-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168283-4 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton talked to supporters gathered in an auditorium where he launched his 1992 presidential campaign. He reviewed his domestic policies and outlined some of the challenges still facing Americans, including health care, the environment, and education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161704-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161704-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton and the others proclaimed their goals in policy making for the next legislative session. Issues discussed included the budget debt, foreign trade social security, and new market initiatives. They responded to media questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155121-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sperling talked about the Earned Income Tax Credit and the impact it has had in helping families. He acknowledge that the Clinton administration was responsible for the tax credit. Ms. Hillen spoke about the Earned Income Tax Credit and welfare and the effect these programs have had in enabling her to succeed in supporting her family. President Clinton explained how the Earned Income Tax Credit came into existence. He also commented on the improvement of the economy since 1993 and the global economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115920-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115920-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT In an excerpt, the representatives debated the Omnibus Spending Bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114114-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67821-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67821-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former President and Mrs. Carter participated in a town hall meeting and news conference on his presidency. After an opening statement, they took questions from the audience on a variety of domestic and international issues, especially topics that were most relevant during his presidency. This was part of a three-day conference on the Carter presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79059-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton spoke about his book, [Between Hope and History: America's Challenges for the 21st Century]. It outlines the accomplishments of his first term and his agenda for the next four years as a mixture of various political ideas and ideologies. The title comes from an Irish poem. He also talked about other topics, including his personal reading habits, his relations with the press and his goals for his life after his presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77223-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77223-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 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 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Moran and Gephardt discussed various domestic policy issues with local residents in Whitey's restaurant. They focused on several topics, including education, health care and taxes. This was part of the development of the Democratic Families First agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72624-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gerstner and Republican presidential candidate Senator Dole spoke separately about the federal budget, economic issues and other topics. They took questions from the governors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69919-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton spoke to the governors during their final plenary session. He praised their bipartisan efforts and talked about the U.S. economy, his foreign policy successes and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69931-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Brown spoke about domestic policy and African-American issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69551-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rep. LaFalce talked about the history of the National Italian American Foundation and other topics. Senator Dole talked about various domestic and campaign issues and answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67716-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Congressman Olver hosted a one-day conference for business leaders from his home district. Administration officials and members of Congress discussed domestic and foreign policy. Following each speech, the individual answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67214-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Levine talked about the influence of politics on the economy. He discussed international trade with Japan and Mexico as well as the U.S. economy and the Federal Reserve Board. He described the efforts of the Republican Congress to reduce the federal budget deficit. Mr. Levine favors a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66751-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 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. The C-SPAN School Bus is visiting the National Governors' Association meeting. Mr. King talked about the association and its summer meeting, as did Mr. Scheppach. In the newspaper roundtable segment, Governors Thompson and Dean talked about headline news stories and state politics. In the point-counterpoint segment, Governors Caperton and Carlson debated children's issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66307-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton promised aid to victims of the floods in California. He then paid tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., and talked about his goals to reform American society. Government must empower individuals and communities to be successful, he stated. The president also commented on his "Middle Class Bill of Rights" and AmeriCorps program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62695-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62695-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Rasco spoke on the Clinton administration's domestic policyagenda. She focused on the issue of unfunded federal mandates andbalancing the relationship between federal, state, local and tribalgovernments. Following her prepared statement, she took questions from theaudience. Commission officials discussed the Federal Elections Commission audit of the 1992 presidential election, changes which have madethe commission's operation more efficient, and the federal campaignlaws the commission enforces. They also discussed the 1994 elections andthe amounts spent by both groups during the campaigns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62237-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT