The most recent programs for the Government Reform Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1337 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, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 15:52:01 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 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kellie Lunney talked about the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's approved legislation to reduce the federal workforce by 10 percent over the next three years. She discussed the merits of the legislation and what the implications would be. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302513-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302513-5 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Kutz talked about the findings of a new report released last week by the Government Accountability Office on employee abuse of government credit cards. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204564-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204564-6 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joan Mandle discussed government reform and corruption with students from around the nation participating in the Close Up Foundation's week-long government studies program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204321-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204321-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about improving access to federal government on the Internet. Topics included re-authorization of the E-Government Act of 2002, federal achievements since passage of the Act in 2002, use of Wikipedia and Google-type technologies, the USA.gov web site, and information-sharing to help government operations and homeland security. Karen Evans is Administrator of Electronic Government and Information Technology in the White House Budget Office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202900-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tory Newmyer talked about the details of the lobbying bill that passed the House 396-22 on Thursday, May 24, 2007, and differences to be resolved with the Senate's bill in a conference committee. The guest also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197726-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197726-2 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT As part of a conference on "Whistleblowers and Government Oversight," the panelists discussed the need for protection for whistleblowers. Topics included the court decisions that have undercut the Whistleblowers Protection Act since 1994, reform legislation currently proposed, definitions of 'whistleblower,' and intelligence agency whistleblowers. Mr. Devine served as moderator after opening remarks by Ms. Claybrook. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198081-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198081-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Tanner talked about his book, [Leviathan on the Right: How Big-Government Conservatism Brought Down the Republican Revolution], published by the Cato Institute. He described a new brand of conservatism that believes big government can be used for conservative ends. It is a conservatism that turns from F.A. Hayek and Barry Goldwater to Theodore, and even Franklin, Roosevelt. Mr. Tanner argued that unless conservatives return to their small-government roots the electoral defeat of 2006 will be repeated. He was joined in discussion by Daniel Casse, former special assistant to President Bush; and Dick Armey, former House Majority Leader. After the discussion the participants responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196868-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and members of the Blue Dog Coalition talked about three measures in the rules package before the House of Representatives that they say would restore accountability and fiscal discipline to government. They also responded to questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196026-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Adam Thierer talked about reformation of the Federal Communications Commission, competition among video broadband providers, and media ownership issues. He compared the regulatory structure of the U.S. with other countries. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events that shape telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195470-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195470-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Representative Gingrich, who was speaker of the House from 1995-1998, taught a political science class at the University of New Hampshire-Manchester. He discussed five major changes that need to be met for the next generation to be successful: the threat to national security from the irreconcilable wing of Islam; preserving individual liberty endowed by God; national security and identity; rise of China and India; and the depletion of Social Security funds. He also talked about the failure of the local, state, and federal governments in handling the crisis in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and the need for government reform. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from students, including about the reform of the United Nations. The former House Speaker had said he is considering running for the presidency in 2008. He is the author of [Winning The Future: A 21st Century Contract with America], published by Regnery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189242-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Fuerth spoke about needs and methods for long range planning in the U.S. government. He called time "the most precious of all the strategic resources," and emphasized the need to "think forward." He detailed the ways that government services can be improved through long range planning, and made specific policy recommendations. He described changes in government bureaucracy and their implication for the government's ability to "think forward." He responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183344-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The guests talked about inspectors general and their role in eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse in federal agencies and programs. This week was the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Inspector General Act, which established inspectors general in several federal agencies. The officials responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. These guests were the first in a series of inspectors general talking about their roles, responsibilities, and investigations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178626-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178626-5 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified regarding the Government Performance and Results Act. The act, passed nearly ten years prior to this hearing, was intended to make government more efficient and accountable by making agency budgets dependent on performance. The committee discussed ways to reward success and create consequences for poor performance, as well as which agencies were responding to the law and which were not. This program is incomplete. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178261-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about their report which provided a series of recommendations for reorganizing the federal government. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174492-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal agency officials testified about the progress they have made in implementing a list of priorities federal agencies should use to improve efficiency. President Bush issued the government management priorities list last August. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168718-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Graham talked about the federal regulatory process and the Bush administration's approach to reforming the process. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167888-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167888-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The senators heard testimony on the success of "reinventing government" initiatives. Issues raised included government inefficiency and waste, the problems of management, and where reforms are needed in the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156948-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about their experiences with independent counsel investigations, the lapse of the independent counsel statute, and the manner in which future investigations of government officials should be conducted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152306-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152306-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Gore presented the second monthly award for simplifying language in government regulations to the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management. Director Shea thanked the vice president and commended him for his efforts to reform government. Comedian Franken did a brief skit about his "Uncle Morrie" writing the original complex regulations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/109776-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/109776-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Gore spoke about his reinventing government initiatives to an audience of state legislators. He outlined progress made over the past four years in areas such as procurement, budgeting and personnel. He also stressed that the federal government must continue to improve service in an era of budget constraints by applying innovative methods of operation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79461-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton entered the East Room and shook hands with all the governors standing around the large square of tables. The president was seated on one side of the square for his remarks and the discussion. The president talked about the budget which he submitted today, focusing on budget negotiations with congressional Republicans. He also mentioned Medicare and welfare reform. Vice President Gore described federal government reform. Following the opening remarks, the roundtable discussion was closed to cameras. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69729-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The bipartisan Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations announced the release of their study of federal mandates. Former Governor Winter is chairman of the commission. The commission recommends repealing several mandates and retaining others with some changes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69523-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69523-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the monring newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Hager talked about current news stories, including President Clinton's recent speech in which he stated that the American people are in a "funk" and the struggle over the federal budget. In a brief live interview, Mr. Sturdivant talked about the impact of a possible government shutdown on federal employees. In the newspaper roundtalbe, Mr. Segal and Ms. Healy talked about current headlines, including Ross Perot's decision to attempt to form a third party. In the final segment, Mr. Sullivan talked about military commissaries, which are places where active and retired service personnel can buy goods at discount prices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67343-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Brown talked with reporters about why the Department of Commerce should not be shut down. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67256-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary O'Leary talked to department personnel about staff reductions to make the department more efficient. She also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66499-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66499-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Judge Mikva spoke about the role of the federal government within the U.S. Constitution and described attempts to reduce and reform the federal government. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64755-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64755-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a conference entitled, "Common Ground: Where Can Liberals and Conservatives Agree?" participants discussed conservative and liberal approaches to school and government reform. After prepared remarks, the panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64634-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64634-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton and Vice President Gore spoke about the need to reform, not remove, government regulation on business in such areas as environment and workplace safety. They contrasted their views with many Republicans who have called for a moratorium on further regulation. President Clinton said that the administration is attempting to work with members of both parties in Congress on regulatory reform. The president indicated that, soon, the Congress will pass legislation so that Washington won't order states to solve problems without giving them the resources to do it. He said the administration is working with Congress to pass legislation that ensures regulation is especially sensitive to the needs of small businesses and to reduce paperwork. Noting that more must be done, the president said he has instructed regulators to review all regulations and cut those which are obsolete; to work to reward results, not red tape; to get out of Washington and go out into the country to create grass-roots partnerships with the people who are subject to these regulations; and to negotiate rather than dictate wherever possible. He said he has ordered all regulators to report back to him by June 1 with any legislative recommendations they need to implement changes that would be necessary to reduce the regulatory burden on the American people.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63452-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Rivlin discussed recent proposals by President Clinton to cut the federal budget and middle class taxes and to reorganize the government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62393-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62393-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Pena discussed the Transportation Department downsizing, airline safety, calls for the privatization of the FAA, Amtrak, and other issues under his jurisdiction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62307-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Cisneros reacted to President Clinton's spending cut plan. He and the assistant secretary answered reporters' questions about the planned cuts and consolidations in the department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62283-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62283-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Kamarck spoke about government reform and how the National Performance Review has been such a significant factor in the transformation of the Bureau of Reclamation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62150-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62150-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Espy announced the closing of over 1000 field offices across the country as part of the administration's government reform process. This downsizing will streamline service to the customers of the USDA. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61988-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61988-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his weekly radio address to the nation, President Clinton focused on his effort to change the way Washington works--to ensure that government responds to ordinary citizens and to national, rather than narrow, interests. The president spoke about the administration's accomplishments during the past 20 months and his goals for the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60586-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the results of the first year of work on the socalled Reinventing Government intitiative started by Vice President Gore. The N.P.R. has as its goal the reduction of government waste and inefficiency. They also discussed whether the N.P.R. has shown success in its first year and whether the practices targeted for change, such as financial management and information processing, are showing improved efficiency. The final discussion was on specifically targeted agencies such as the IRS, The Agriculture Department's Food Stamp program, and HUD. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60362-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Gore presented his 1-year status report on reinventing government to President Clinton. President Clinton reported that, during his Administration, the federal work force has been reduced by 71,000 positions and that the savings already enacted by Congress or undertaken by the executive branch will amount to $47 billion in this budget cycle. He added that most of these savings will pay for the Crime Bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60170-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of several federal employee unions, spoke about the status and impact of Vice President Gore's initiative to re-invent government. After their remarks, the took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59978-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary O'Leary discussed the administration's decision to adopt an "openness initiative" in which the details of government experiments were disclosed to the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56881-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56881-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Podesta spoke about Secretary O'Leary's decision to tell the press about U.S. experiments on citizens which may have caused the death and illness of numerous subjects. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56880-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56880-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed government reform and Vice President Gore's "Reinventing Government" initiative. After prepared remarks each speaker took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52490-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following introductory remarks by Vice President Gore, President Clinton signed a presidential memorandum on electric commerce. The memorandum comes as a direct result of the vice president's effort to reinvent the federal government through the National Performance Review. He also announced that he will send to Congress a series of executive branch cuts demonstrating his commitment to maintaining credibility in the effort to balance the federal budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51846-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51846-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Panetta and Mr. Lader testified concerning the president's National Performance Review plan to revamp the federal government by reducing spending and increasing responsiveness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51453-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice president Gore spoke on the National Performance Review which is designed to reduce government spending and increase efficiency. He also answered questions on health care reform in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51306-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51306-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed programs designed to cut government waste, specifically the recent National Performance Review commissioned by President Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51060-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51060-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a White House briefing to reporters, Mr. Panetta discussed the details of the president's regulatory reform executive order which would reduce the power of the president to implement regulations through executive orders. C-SPAN cameras only recorded Panetta's segment of the briefing. The program is missing a few minutes at the end. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50984-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50984-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton approached a microphone for the purpose of announcing an executive order he will sign to reform the regulatory system. The order will eliminate the opportunities the president has to establish regulation through executive orders. Following the signing ceremony, the president took questions concerning his effort to reduce the size of the White House staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50983-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Farbrother discussed the recently published National Performance Review. He worked closely with Vice President Gore on the review of the U.S. government, and it is part of his job to interpret it to government officials and to the public. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50320-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50320-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Clinger, ranking member of the Government Operations committee, pledged Republican congressional support for President Clinton's efforts to reduce government waste and challenged congressional Democrats to do the same. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50294-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50294-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton spoke on reinventing government during his weekly radio broadcast from the Oval Office. In his remarks, he noted the need for government to earn the American people's trust again. Vice President Gore presented examples of government waste. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50293-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50293-1 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT