The most recent programs for the 104th Congress Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1345 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, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 02:22:02 GMT President Clinton talked about the 1994 midterm elections, efforts to reduce the deficit, health care reform, expansion of trade, the lifetime of learning agenda, student loan reform, the Family Leave Act, and the Crime Bill. He told fellow Democrats they have to reaffirm their convictions with clarity and engage Republicans in a spirit of genuine partnership. "Stop all this demonization and get on with the business of helping America to build this country," he declared. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62021-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62021-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Representative Gingrich talked about the Republican victory in obtaining a majority in both houses of Congress. He also talked about future plans for the transition to the 104th Congress and emphasized the Republican "Contract with America." After his remarks, he took questions from the press. Mr. Barr, who had just won election to the House, also made brief remarks, as did Representative Linder. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61443-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Pope discussed how environmental issues influence the political process. He pointed out that the more educated people are, the more concerned they are with the environment and criticized the 104th Congress for doing little to help protect the environment. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75810-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Republican congressional leaders talked to reporters about their hopes of completing work on the unfinished appropriations bills. They emphasized that they were willing to work with the administration to make sure the government stays open but also that they will maintain the course toward a balanced budget in 2002. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75274-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75051-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Senator Daschle contrasted Republican and Democratic views on education funding and then took reporters' questions on this and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74844-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74844-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting with President Clinton, Democratic members of Congress talked about the accomplishments of the 104th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74079-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Utt and Mr. Mason talked about the budgetary achievements of the Republican Congress, including cutting discretionary spending, federal programs and the federal work force. They also emphasized that many people do not recognize these efforts because Republicans' initial expectations and goals were so high. After their remarks, they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73183-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73183-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republican Leader Lott talked with reporters about the Senate schedule and then answered questions from the press about health care financing reform, minimum wage legislation and other topics. This was his first news conference as majority leader. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73030-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Committee members gathered to debate final language on the 1997 concurrent budget resolution which is designed to balance the budget by 2002. The Republican leadership proposals contain both less spending and tax reductions than the budget which Congress passed in November 1995 and President Clinton vetoed. In this portion, the committee finished the background discussion on Medicare and Medicaid and began to debate amendments, beginning with an amendment by Rep. Sabo on the minimum wage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71874-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Committee members gathered to debate final language on the 1997 concurrent budget resolution which is designed to balance the budget by 2002. The Republican leadership proposals contain both less spending and tax reductions than the budget which Congress passed in November 1995 and President Clinton vetoed. After opening statements by Representatives Kasich and Sabo, the members debated the procedures for the markup. Then several Republican members summarized sections of the legislation for their colleagues and took their questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71872-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71872-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Committee members gathered to debate final language on the 1997 concurrent budget resolution which is designed to balance the budget by 2002. The Republican leadership proposals contain both less spending and tax reductions than the budget which Congress passed in November 1995 and President Clinton vetoed. In this portion, the committee debated a series of amendments on various issues, including transportation, science, welfare and Medicare and Medicaid spending, beginning with an amendment by Rep. Woolsey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71890-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71890-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Republican congressional leaders released the Republican 1997 budget proposal, which is designed to balance the budget by 2002, and reduce spending and taxes. This budget proposal contains less Medicare and Medicaid spending reductions and less tax reductions than the 1996 budget passed in November 1995. They emphasized that while they hope the president will accept this budget, they expect that many differences remain between the two sides. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71775-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Kozczuk talked about current issues before Congress and the role electoral politics in congressional activities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71527-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dupree talked about congressional activities over the past week, including the final budget resolution and the minimum wage debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71475-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Gephardt and Armey closed debate on the 1996 federal budget resolution before the House voted on the measure. They both argued that the legislation was a victory for their agendas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71461-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Gore briefed reporters on a new administration initiative to preserve U.S. national parks as part of an overall commitment to environmental protection. He also criticized Republicans for their stance on the environment. After he departed, three administration officials took more questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71392-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71392-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 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. In the first segment, Mr. Crawford talked about the morning headlines. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Evans and Mr. Kalb discussed the federal budget and other morning headline stories. High school student Miller discussed by telephone his first vote this year and his political opinions. In the next segment, Mr. Odell and Mr. Lee explained the "Virtual Tour of the Capitol" web site, www.senate.gov. In the next segment, Mr. Klein and Ms. Leiter discussed campaign financing and lobbying. In the final segment, Ms. Drew discussed her new book, [Showdown: The Struggle Between the Gingrich Congress and the Clinton White House]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71223-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71223-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nesbitt talked about the history of U.S. agricultural policy and how the new farm bill changes the relationship between farmers and the federal government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70853-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70853-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kane talked about Senator Muskie and the Senate agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70784-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70784-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Senator Daschle and Rep. Gephardt and leaders of environmental groups talked about environmental policies in the 104th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69801-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69801-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Brademas, who chairs President Clinton's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, spoke about the Republican Congress' effort to cut arts, humanities and museum funding. The national endowments for the arts and humanities were created by congressional legislation in 1965. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67205-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67205-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT House Republican freshmen briefed reporters on their role in the budget process. They criticized President Clinton for not proposing a balanced budget as he agreed to do in the continuing resolution. They also defended their stand against another continuing resolution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69100-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Majority Leader Armey held a meeting with constituents to discuss the debate over the budget. He outlined the Republican budget reconciliation plan and then took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68560-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Luther talked about why commuting between his district and Washington, DC is so important. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68399-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN showed Senate and interview clips detailing the latest developments in the debate over the continuing resolution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68384-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68384-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT House Democratic leaders spoke about the continuing resolution and the debt limit extension. Representative Gephardt called the Republicans' actions "irresponsible." They also took questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68271-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Kasich and Livingston responded to comments by Leon Panetta earlier in the week and President Clinton's remarks earlier in the day criticizing Republicans for trying to force the president to agree to their budget proposal. They emphasized that a continued debate over the balanced budget is needed, not more inflammatory rhetoric. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68267-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68267-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Foerstel talked about the implications of the failure to agree on a continuing resolution and debt limit extension. She said that the President and the Republican Congress are both trying to make it appear that the other side is responsible for the impasse. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68280-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Senator Simon talked about the possibilities of compromise on budget issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68222-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT After passing their budget reconciliation bill, Republican senators reacted to the vote. They stressed the historic nature of this measure and urged President Clinton to sign the Republican bill. They also took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67982-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67982-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Gephardt and Kasich debated the House budget reconciliation bill which is designed to cut taxes, change entitlement programs and balance the budget within seven years. This portion occurred shortly before the House approved the budget by a 227 to 203 vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67976-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders spoke to reporters after passing their budget reconciliation package which is designed to balance the budget in seven years. They stated that they passed this budget for U.S. children. Speaker Gingrich also called for the resignation of White House Press Secretary for inflammatory remarks about the Republicans' attitudes toward senior citizens. The bill passed by a 227 to 203 vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67950-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Gingrich and Senator Dole briefed reporters on the budget reconciliation bills that will be debated tomorrow by the House and Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67830-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Members debated the budget reconciliation package for three hours even before the rule for this debate had been passed by the Rules Committee for debate in the full House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67850-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67850-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Republican leaders talked to reporters about two appropriations bills concerning congressional and military service funding. They also talked about their commitment to balancing the budget through other appopriations bills. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67352-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67352-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Democratic leaders talked to reporters about their views on the three remaining Senate's appropriations bills: the VA/HUD bill, the HHS/Labor bill and the Commerce/Justice/State departments bill. They criticized Republican funding reductions while emphasizing that they still supported balancing the budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67346-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Three congressional staffers described the federal budget process, speculated on whether Congress will pass a budget this year, and talked about entitlement spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67240-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67240-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 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. In the first segment, Mr. Mollison talked about the Manchester, New Hampshire [Union Leader's] endorsement of Pat Buchanan for the Republican nomination for president. [Union Leader] publisher Nackey Loeb participated by telephone. Mr. Viles, the author of [National Statuary Hall: Guidebook for a Walking Tour] conducted a live tour of the Hall via remote connection. In the newspaper roundtable, Ms. Ingraham and Ms. Lee discussed the morning headline stories. Mr. Miller, former budget director in the Reagan administration, described the federal budget process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67008-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67008-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed the budget debate between Congress and President Clinton over the thirteen appropriations bills that must be passed for the federal government to continue normal operations after the fiscal year on 1 October. If the bills are not passed and signed by the president, the federal government could only continue to fund essential services such as law enforcement. Also, if the debt ceiling is not raised the federal government could be prohibited from borrowing more money after 15 November. The panelists also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66963-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66963-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the association's recent report on congressional science funding. They focused on how Congress appropriates scientific research funds and the impact of this year's budget on research institutions. They also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66888-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66888-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Republican appropriations committee chairmen talked to reporters about the status of appropriations bills in the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66375-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66375-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Committee members discussed how the House would debate its budget resolution would be debated in the House. They also heard testimony from several representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65198-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed how the media covered the activities and personalities during the first 100 days of the 104th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64660-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Birch and Mr. Zingale reviewed actions in the Congress' first 100 days related to equal protection laws for gays and lesbians working in, or applying for, jobs in congressional offices. The also answered questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64518-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64518-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT The participants talked about the media's coverage of the first 100 days of the 104th Congress. They also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64496-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT The panelists reviewed the first 100 days of the 104th Congress and the Republican "Contract With America". They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64462-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64462-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Representatives debated the Republican tax cut legislation, which is the last item on the Republican "Contract with America." This bill would reduce taxes by $189 billion over five years through such items as a $500 tax credit for children and reductions in capital gains taxes. The House passed the the bill by a 246 to 188 vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64394-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64394-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Senate Democratic Leader Daschle and House Democratic Leader Gephardt reviewed the first 100 days of the 104th Congress and critiqued the Republican Contract with America. Democratic Governors Carnahan, Dean, and Romer joined the news conference via remote connection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64357-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Gephardt talked about labor issues and his view of the 104th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64301-1 Tue, 06 Dec 1994 00:00:00 GMT