The most recent programs for the Executive Branch Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1282 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, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 00:01:49 GMT David Orentlicher talked about his book, [Two Presidents are Better Than One: The Case for a Bipartisan Executive Branch], in which he contends that changes to the executive branch will remedy issues within the federal government. The author argued that the current, single-person presidency is outdated and should be replaced by a two-person, two-party executive branch. David Orentlicher spoke at the University of Pennsylvania Law School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312112-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Students from the Washington Center, George Mason University in Arlington, Virginia, and Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. Ann Compton, White House correspondent for ABC News, talked about the relationship president and the press, covering key presidential moments from President Ford to President Obama. Several video clips were shown. This course was a joint educational partnership between C-SPAN, the Washington Center, George Mason University, and Purdue University. The semester focused on "The Presidency, Congress, and Media," examining all facets of politics in the TV and digital age, taking a look at the issues and events shaping the agenda for the next Congress and next round of elections, as well as the historical process of public policy making. Additionally, the class analyzes the changing role of media, especially social media, in shaping public opinion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311317-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) spoke by telephone about President Obama's dinner with Senate Republicans the previous day at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, D.C., where they discussed entitlement program spending, tax reform, and the need for a deficit deal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311406-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311406-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wendy Ginsberg, analyst for the Congressional Research Service, talked about the perks and benefits of former living Presidents of the United States, including pensions, costs for expenses such as offices and travel, and presidential libraries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311047-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311047-6 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Brinkley talked about the history of second terms for presidents, and what to expect from President Obama in his second term. Topics included how two-term presidents rank in comparison to one-term presidents, why presidents can have only two terms, and which presidents served more than two terms. He also talked about the effectiveness of presidents in their second term and strategies used by presidents in each term. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311047-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311047-4 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on President Obama's use of executive orders to work around gridlock in Congress. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311045-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311045-2 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative James Inhofe (R-OK) reacted to President Obama's previous night State of the Union address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310974-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310974-6 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) reacted to President Obama's previous night State of the Union address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310974-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310974-5 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Tom Cole (R-OK) reacted to President Obama's previous night State of the Union address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310974-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310974-4 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Keith Ellison (D-MN) reacted to President Obama's previous night State of the Union address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310974-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310974-3 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the previous night's State of the Union address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310974-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310974-2 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following President Obama's State of the Union address, members of Congress spoke to reporters about their reactions to the speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310967-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310967-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) gave the third annual Tea Party Express response to President Obama's State of the Union address. In his remarks he focused on government spending and called for a new bipartisan consensus to reduce spending levels. He spoke at the National Press Club after the official Republican Party response was given. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310949-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following the State of the Union Address, C-SPAN opened its phones for viewer comments and reactions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310805-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310805-3 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following the State of the Union Address, C-SPAN opened its phones for viewer comments and reactions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310805-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310805-101 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered the Republican Party response to the president's State of the Union Address in Spanish. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-2 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered the Republican Party response to the president's State of the Union Address. In his remarks he outlined the Republican Party agenda and spoke about his biography, including his parents' immigration to the United States from Cuba, the fact that he still lived in "the same working class neighborhood I grew up in," and the $100,000 in student loans he only recently paid off. Toward the end of his remarks he paused for a brief water break. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following the State of the Union Address, C-SPAN opened its phones for viewer comments and reactions. Live scenes were shown of the House chambers and Statuary Hall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310805-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310805-2 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama outlined his priorities for legislative action and priorities for the American people.*In his remarks he called for raising the minimum wage, increasing spending on infrastructure, addressing climate change, and reducing the budget deficit through a mix of tax increases and spending cuts. He also called on Congress to address gun control, naming several recent victims of gun violence and telling lawmakers "they deserve a vote." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310819-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A joint session of Congress was called to order and dignitaries assembled in the House chamber to hear a State of the Union address from President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310819-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310819-101 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prior to the president's annual State of the Union Address, guests talked about the annual event and significant moments in past addresses. Additional scenes of members gathering and the arrival of official parties were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310805-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Historian Donald Ritchie explained the history of the State of the Union address from George Washington to the present. The interview included historic video clips, photographs, and artwork depicting joint sessions of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310824-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310824-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Anita Kumar and Jonathan Strong previewed President Obama's State of the Union address, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included what President Obama was expected to say, Senator Marco Rubio's (R-FL) Republican response, and possible congressional reaction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310953-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310953-3 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the question, "Do State of the Union addresses matter?" A portion of the previous day White House Medal of Honor ceremony for Clinton Romesha was shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310953-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310953-2 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on what President Obama's top priority should be in his State of the Union address. Ed O'Keefe spoke by phone about former President Bill Clinton's speech on Friday, February 8, 2013 at the House Democratic retreat. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310920-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310920-2 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Historian Donald Ritchie talked about the history of the State of the Union from George Washington to the present. The interview includes historic video clips, photographs, and artwork depicting joint sessions of Congress. This discussion was followed by portions of Presidents Kennedy's 1963 and President Nixon's 1970 State of the Union addresses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310824-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310824-2 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Turley talked about his views on President Obama's use of executive power, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He argued that the president's unilateral actions showed a pattern that undermines the constitutional system of checks and balances. Some of the examples he gave were privacy protections and surveillance, due process, the use of drones, government secrecy, and recess appointments, among others. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-4 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Events of the morning were shown through President Obama's second inaugural ceremony. Events shown included the president's departure from the White House and motorcade to the ceremony, other arrivals at the ceremony, musical performances, a poetry reading, prayers, the oaths of office for president and vice president, a military salute, and the inaugural address, . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310517-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310517-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT William Kristol talked about Republican congressional strategy for President' Obama'ss second term. Topics included Republican strategies in the 2012 election and future elections, Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) and his speech at the Republican National Committee winter meeting, possible changes to the electoral college system, and the Republican agenda for President Obama's second term. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310613-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310613-4 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell reacted to the President's inauguration speech. He spoke from the Senate floor and was joined by Tennessee Republican Lamar Alexander http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310558-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310558-4 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Michelle Obama and Vice President and Jill Biden attended the National Prayer where ministers representing various religious traditions offered prayers for the country and the president. The service also included devotional music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310530-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama appeared at the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center. He spoke to the guests, including active duty and reserve service members, Medal of Honor recipients, and wounded warriors. Major General Robert Abrams, commanding general of the Third Infantry Division, and five other warriors spoke by video link from Kandahar, Afghanistan. Then President and Mrs. Obama danced as Jennifer Hudson sang. They also danced with service members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on President Obama's second inaugural address. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310528-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310528-2 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President and Mrs.*Biden danced at the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center as Jamie Foxx played the piano and sang. The ball was held on two floors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-7 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments as live scenes were shown of the Washington Convention Center and scenes of the inaugural activities earlier in the day were shown in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-107 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-107 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden appeared at the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center.*He spoke to the guests, including active duty and reserve service members, Medal of Honor recipients, and wounded warriors.*Warriors spoke by video link from Camp Casey, Korea. Then Vice President and Mrs.*Biden danced as Jamie Foxx played the piano and sang.*They also danced with service members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-4 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments as live scenes were shown of President and Mrs. Obama dancing at the Inaugural Ball and then scenes of the Commander-in-Chief's Ball at the Washington Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-106 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-106 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Live scenes were shown of President and Mrs. Obama dancing at the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center as Jennifer Hudson sang. The Inaugural Ball was held on two floors. Audio difficulties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-5 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments as live scenes were shown of the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center. Other scenes of the inaugural activities were also shown in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-105 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-105 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the Salute to Heroes Inaugural Ball held by the American Legion to honor recipients of the Medal of Honor at the Renaissance Hotel. Then he and Mrs. Biden took pictures with the guests. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-2 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments as live scenes were shown of the Commander-in-Chief's Ball at the Washington Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-104 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-104 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President and Mrs. Biden danced at the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center as Jamie Foxx played the piano and sang. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-6 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments as live scenes were shown of the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-103 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Michelle Obama danced at the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center as Jennifer Hudson sang. It was their second inaugural ball appearance that night. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310508-3 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments as live scenes were shown of the Commander-in-Chief's ball at the Washington Convention Center. Other scenes of the inaugural activities were also shown in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-102 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and his family were seen leaving St. John's Episcopal Church where they attended a service on the morning of his second inauguration ceremony and returning to the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310522-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310522-2 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Obama and Vice President and Mrs. Biden and their families were seen arriving at St.*John's Episcopal Church where they attended a service on the morning of their second inauguration ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310522-1 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Obama watched units from the military, schools, and public service organizations as they marched in the inaugural parade to honor his second inauguration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-5 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following the public inauguration ceremony and congressional luncheon, President Obama reviewed the troops from the East Front of the U.S. Capitol before the official motorcade returned to the White House. During the motorcade President and Mrs. Obama, as well as Vice President and Mrs. Biden, left the vehicle to walk and greet the crowd along Pennsylvania Avenue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-4 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on President Obama's second inauguration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-101 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT