The most recent programs for the Federal Government Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1336 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 11:56:17 GMT Jacqueline Berrien testified about Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) policies and practices. Much of the hearing was focused on the agency's reasons for changing its guidance on criminal background checks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312903-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on federal and state response to the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma, the previous day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312876-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312876-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Antle talked about his book, [Devouring Freedom: Can Big Government Ever be Stopped?], in which he presents his thoughts on the dangers of a large federal government. The author argued that the Obama administration is culpable for government expansion and he questioned many of the President's programs, from health care to the economy. Mr. Antle spoke at The Fund for American Studies in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311861-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sudeep Reddy talked about the increasing number of public sector job losses caused by the economic downturn that began in 2007, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also addressed the impact of the sequestration budget cats and state and local government budget cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311748-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311748-5 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edward DeMarco testified on his oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He said more direction was needed for the two government-sponsored enterprises. Mr. DeMarco's opening statement was interrupted several times by protestors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311592-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT George Barnum, historian for the Government Printing Office (GPO), talked about the history of the GPO and some of their historic printing jobs, including the 127 volume [Official Records of the War of the Rebellion], and the 27 volume [Warren Commission Report]. Created in 1861 and located about six blocks from the capitol building, the United States Government Printing Office still prints the Congressional Record each day that the House and Senate are in session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311257-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the government's role in dealing with hunger in the United States. James Hohmann of Politico.com spoke by phone about results of the Conservative Political Action Conference straw poll.*Senator Rand Paul narrowly came out ahead of Senator Marco Rubio. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311563-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311563-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Francis Rose was interviewed by phone about the impact of sequestration on federal workers, including who will be furloughed and how employees would be notified of furloughs, and contractors with the federal government. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311283-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311283-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gavin Newsom talked about his book, [Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government], in which he argues that technological innovation can be used to improve our government and restore our prosperity. He also talked about his own efforts to modernize San Francisco when he was mayor of that city. During this event hosted by the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, Lieutenant Governor Newsom spoke with Michael Krasny, host of KQED's "Forum," a news and public affairs program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311166-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311166-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gina McCarthy spoke about how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would implement President Obama's agenda for addressing global climate change during his second term. After her afternoon keynote address, Jonathan Powers talked about federal sustainability efforts and promoting environmental and energy sustainability across federal government operations.*He was interviewed by the moderator and then responded to questions from the audience.* "Federal Sustainability Efforts" was part of a Georgetown University Climate Center state-federal workshop titled, "Promoting Low-Carbon Solutions and a Resilient Future Together." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311105-5 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic representatives held a hearing about the impact of sequestration budget cuts on federal employees and their families and on the work that they do. Marion Blakey, a former head of the Federation Aviation Administration, warned of increased airport delays if automatic budget cuts would go into effect. Other witnesses included an elementary school teacher and the Washington State secretary of health. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311103-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House debated the rules for considering legislation that would extend a pay freeze for federal workers, including congressmen, through December 31, 2013. The debate also included a bill that would condemn North Korea for a nuclear test. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310869-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310869-5 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Emma Dumain was interviewed via Skype about the House Republican bill that would continue the pay freeze on federal employees' wages. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311010-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311010-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the role of government in solving national problems. Portions of President Dwight Eisenhower's 1 961 farewell address remarks on the role of government and the "military-industrial complex" were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310471-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310471-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation hosted a forum on the E-Government Act, intended to improve government productivity, services, and public access through use of information technology systems and the Web. Panelists in the first session talked about successes and challenges of the act ten years after its passage. Participants in the second discussion focused on upcoming decade and ways the government might continue to modernize. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309968-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309968-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelests talked about the government's role in spurring innovation. Topics included what innovation is and the different types, U.S. global competitiveness, and the "fiscal cliff," emphasizing that the government must resolve it to eliminate uncertainty. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. This discussion was part of a Center for American Progress, Harvard University, and Google forum titled, "Investing in the Future: Higher Education, Innovation, and American Competitiveness," held at the Center for American Progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309860-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309860-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hal Rainey talked about the challenges, opportunities, and threats facing the U.S. government workforce and compared the public and private sector. Because of bad press and attitudes towards the bureaucratic section of the government Professor Rainey called public servants "knights in fragile armor" that are not fully protected from constant criticism. This, and low pay, are among the factors making it hard to attract good people to public service. Professor Rainey warned that institutional knowledge would be lost with the imminent retirement of a large portion of senior management. He used PowerPoint during his presentation and responded to questions from students in the Jesse Wrench Auditorium. "Knights in Fragile Armor: The Crucial but Threatened Character of Public and Governmental Service in the United States and the Symbiosis of Freedom" was part of the Monroe-Paine Distinguished Lecture Series of the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308036-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308036-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about ways to improve the application and receiving process of public assistance programs, specifically removing barriers, increasing access, and easing the strain on agencies' administrative capacities. They focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP and formerly called food stamps), and the challenges of moving the application process online. They also answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309129-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer commentary on the question, "What should the role of government be in your life?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308633-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308633-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the openness and transparency of the political process in the 112th Congress. They focused on efforts to build more open and transparent means to find and analyze online government statistics and policy positions. Participants concurred that the House and its offices had done better than the Senate or Obama administration in these efforts. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308482-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Tucker talked about two recent books of essays, [It's a Jetson's World: Private Miracles and Public Crimes] and [Bourbon for Breakfast: Living Outside the Statist Quo]. In his books he extolls the inventiveness of the free market economy and excoriates the intrusion of the federal government. He was interviewed while at FreedomFest, the largest libertarian conference in the U.S., which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307278-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cordray gave his semi-annual report to Congress of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Among the issues addressed in the hearing were mortgage rules, the regulation of pre-paid credit cards, the CFPB's Web site, and the bureau's authority under mortgage disclosure. Mr. Cordray told the committee that a 20 percent down payment requirement would not be a part of the bureau's new rules on home mortgages. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308152-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mallory Factor talked about the power of government employee unions and impact they have had on policy-making. He responded to questions from members of the audience in the Heritage Foundation's Lehrman Auditorium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307517-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307517-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mike Lofgren, former staff member of the Senate Budget Committee, recounts his 28-year career and what he deems are the current dysfunctional aspects of the federal government and both political parties. The author, a one-time Republican, argues that corporate interests have infected the legislative process and affected the political thinking of the Republicans and Democrats. Mr. Lofgren responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics &Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307610-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Services Administration (GSA) officials testified on overspending at their agency, specifically on the spending of the November 2010 Federal Acquisitions Service Award Ceremony in Virginia and GSA expenses and executive bonuses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307370-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307370-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Doug Pinkham talked about the Public Affairs Council's survey on general public views on big business, the federal government, and lobbyists. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307351-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307351-6 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tom Palmer talked about the role of government in society, as well as the historical origins and evolution of states and government. He outlined the history of government beginning with the "predatory state" to contemporary notions of sovereignty. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. This speech was part of a Cato Institute forum on economic and political issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Griswold talked about the role of institutions and legislative incentives in creating public policy. He focused on three parts to public policy, including a moral policy, constitutional policy, and economic policy. He also talked about unintended consequences of policy-making decisions, ways of wielding political influence, and institutional constraints on power. This speech was part of a Cato Institute forum on economic and political issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ben Weyl and Joshua Zumbrun talked about the role of federal government in improving the economy, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Some of the topics they discussed included the looming "fiscal cliff," when tax increases and budget cuts scheduled for the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement; actions the Federal Reserve might take on the economy; and Social Security and Medicare. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307299-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307299-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Walt Mossberg talked about the future of personal technology, the effects of technology on daily life, and the relationships between technology makers and the federal government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306715-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306715-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panel Discussion on how LBJ viewed government's role, and his efforts to institute civil rights legislation and social reform. CBS Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer moderates the panel, which includes Joseph Califano, LBJ's Chief Domestic Advisor; George McGovern, former Democratic Presidential Candidate and US Senator; Former U.S. Senator and Vice President Walter Mondale; and Bill Moyers, LBJ's Press Secretary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305031-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305031-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steve Redisch spoke about the mission, operations, and message of the Voice of America (VOA) radio operation. VOA serves as the U.S. government's official external operation for international broadcast. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This was the third of a five-day "Washington Journal" series on foreign news operations in the United States. The program identification numbers for the other parts are 306872-5 (Al Jazeera English), 306901-6 (Deutsche Welle), 306916-5 (China Central Television), and 306934-5 (BBC America). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306915-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306915-6 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hubert Humphrey III talked about the overall operational objectives of the newly created Office of Older Americans, a branch of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The CFPB grew from the passage of the Dodd-Frank 2010 financial regulations law. The Office of Older Americans is tasked to help those over the age of 62 with their financial affairs and to prevent fraud and abusive practices against seniors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306574-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306574-7 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Harvey Pitt talked about the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the differences between the SEC, the Commodity Futures Trade Commission (CFTC), and other federal financial agencies; the SEC's mission and role in the overall U.S. financial system; and its history. This program was the first of a five-day "Washington Journal" series on federal financial agencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306517-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306517-6 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) talked about his legislation that would do away with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the role of federal government in the housing market. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included partisanship in the Senate, tax policy, NATO's plan for Afghanistan, and his opposition to "micro" unions. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306169-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306169-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke at an awards ceremony for Georgetown graduate students in the university's public policy school, despite her invitation meeting with criticism from some Catholic leaders and anti-abortion groups. She did not address the controversy directly, but she did discuss the history of tension between religion and public policy in the U.S. She also told graduates that they had chosen a difficult but important career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306097-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on President Obama setting new federal employee travel and conference spending guidelines in light of the General Services Administration (GSA) spending scandal. A clip was shown at the end of the program of President Obama's address to Barnard College's 2012 graduating class. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306013-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306013-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT University of Virginia professor Brian Balogh talked about his book, [A Government Out of Sight: The Mystery of National Authority in Nineteenth-Century America]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305927-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305927-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about use of the "Volker rule" to stop federally insured banks from making speculative investments for their own profit. Mr. Volker testified that regulators must continue their efforts to shore up the nearly $3 trillion money market mutual fund industry, warning of its lingering vulnerabilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305916-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305916-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the effects of federal agency inspector general vacancies on their ability to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Committee Chairman Darrell Issa blamed President Obama for not nominating people for positions. There were 10 inspector general vacancies, 7 of which had been vacant for more than a year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305937-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Administration officials spoke to government employees at a town hall meeting held to mark Public Service Recognition Week. They focused on the government workforce and its services to the public and answered questions on a variety of topics. Some of the issues addressed were the recent scandal involving General Services Administration spending on a Las Vegas conference, another scandal involving Secret Service agents involved in prostitution, partisan politics, and veteran employment. They also responded to questions about transportation security and a recently foiled al-Qaida bomb plot. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305890-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305890-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Paul Light talked about his [Wall Street Journal] piece on the need for federal bureaucracy reform following recent Government Services Administration (GSA) and Secret Services scandals. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. Professor Light participated from New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305794-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305794-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Elliott talked about the number of ways the federal government provides grants and loan guarantees to private industries, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Elliott argues that when credit programs for housing, farm, business, and education are considered, the government lends approximately $10 trillion to the private industry. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series. Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305720-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305720-5 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Givens talked about the work of the Bureau of Land Management, which is responsible for the stewardship of 245 million surface acres. The BLM not only is responsible for the leasing of land for energy related efforts but also ensures that conservation efforts take place. Most of this land is located in the 12 Western states, including Alaska. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series. Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305593-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305593-5 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Spencer Hsu talked about his [Washington Post] two-part series on the history of U.S. forensic errors and the government's response. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305593-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305593-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Hamre talked about federal government job training and and employment assistance programs, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.Topics included how funds are translated into state-wide training programs, the skills that seniors learn and the kinds of jobs they can get with the training, and protection of older workers in the workplace. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series. Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305453-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305453-5 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Taylor Futch was interviewed about the video [Preparing to Become Responsible Voters]. The film was one of the middle school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. Taylor is an eighth grader at Dunnellon Middle School in Dunnellon, Florida. The local cable company was Bright House Networks. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304716-15 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304716-15 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Staff of the House Government Reform and Oversight and Senate Judiciary Committees talked about compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304952-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304952-5 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Huff gave the keynote speech at an American University Law School event on transparency and openness in government.. He talked about history of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). He noted that the Janet Reno administration was the most effective period for FOIA. He answered questions from the audience after his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304952-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304952-4 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lawyers talked about cases dealing with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. They also responded to questions from the audience. This was part of an American University Law School event celebrating the Freedom of Information Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304952-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304952-3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT