The most recent programs for the 109th Congress Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1350 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 15:11:00 GMT Representative Davis, the outgoing chairman of the House Government Reform Committee, talks about the role of government oversight in the 109th and the 110th Congresses. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195561-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195561-3 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT The guest talked about his [The Hill] article on the accomplishments of the 109th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195553-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195553-6 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT The guest reported on the congressional agenda for the "lame duck" session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195027-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195027-6 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Curran reported by remote connection on the 'lame duck' congressional agenda this week and after the Thanksgiving recess. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195013-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195013-6 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments on whether the 'lame duck' congressional session will do a lot or a little. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195013-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195013-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT The House and Senate Democratic leaders talked with reporters about their agenda heading into the November elections. Topics included the war in Iraq, the recommendations of the September 11 Commission, economic security, and what they called the "rubber stamp" Congress. The program ends abruptly and is missing approximately three minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194514-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194514-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey talked about the legislative action remaining for Congress when it resumed in September, including passage of a telecommunications bill that he supported. He had written about these topics in an opinion piece in [The Washington Times] the previous day. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193903-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193903-5 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT In the weekly Democratic radio address Senator Salazar reviewed the work of the 109th Congress. He criticized Republicans for giving in to special interests. He talked about the minimum wage legislation that failed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193740-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republican leaders held a press conference to highlight the accomplishments of the 109th Congress. Topics included economic growth, energy independence, and national security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193711-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193711-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Republican leaders spoke to reporters on the steps of the U.S. Capitol about their legislative agenda and progress made prior to their St. Patrick's recess. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191651-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Shaw talked about consideration of several spending measures, the extension of the Patriot Act, and parliamentary procedures invoked by the House and Senate in the final days of the first session of the 109th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190495-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190495-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT The House met overnight in order to complete business prior to adjourning the first session of the 109th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190414-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190414-2 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Moderated by Mr. Lilly, congressional Democrats and others talked about proposed changes in the rules and procedures of the U.S. House of Representatives. Among the topics they addressed were various legislative proposals made in the 109th Congress, parliamentary rules and procedures used by the Republican majority to block proposals or avoid some votes on issues, the role of Congress in maintaining a balance of power in the constitutional system, and the likely impact or ne public policy-making procedures. They also talked about instances when votes had been held open for several hours to obtain a majority, exclusion of minority members from committee conferences, and examples of partisan interests overcoming traditionally transparent lawmaking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190189-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Curran reported from his newsroom on the Congressional agenda, including the Supreme Court vacancy, the appropriations and transportation bills, and the renewal of the Voting Rights Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187544-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187544-4 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kane discussed how Senators Specter, Warner, and Collins could tip the balance in a vote to confirm John Bolton as United Nations ambassador by the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186686-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186686-5 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Tyrrell talked about House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, the threatened Senate filibuster, and other congressional issues. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and e-mails from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186582-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186582-3 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ruth Marcus talked about her recent columns on House Majority Leader Tom DeLay as well as other congressional issues. She responded to calls, faxes, and e-mails from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186582-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186582-2 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Seabrook talked about current legislation being debated in Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186690-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186690-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dinan talked about the congressional legislative agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186604-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186604-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Swindell talked about legislation now in both houses of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186591-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186591-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Curran discussed the ethics probe in the House of Representatives, as well as the low poll numbers in Pennsylvania for Senator Santorum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186494-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186494-7 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Curran reported on current congressional news stories. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186494-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186494-6 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Samuel talked about legislation before Congress, current policy issues in the news, and Senate consideration of President Bush's judicial nominations. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186492-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186492-2 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT After appearing on ABC News' 'This Week,' Senators Schumer and Lott talked separately with reporters about United Nations ambassador nominee John Bolton and U.S. Senate filibusters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186351-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT House Administration Committee held a hearing on the operating funds requests of the various House committees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185939-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185939-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT As part of an interview series with several new members, Senator Martinez spoke about his life and career and participation in public service. Mr. Caputo spoke on the telephone about Senator Maritnez. The former Housing and Urban Development Secretary won the seat left open when Senator Bob Graham retired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185642-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senator DeMint talked about his life, career, and the value of public service. Then Representative DeMint won the seat left open when Senator Fritz Hollings retired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185643-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senator Isakson talked about his life and career in Georgia, time in public service, and recounted several experiences in his life. Then Representative Isakson won the seat left open when Senator Zell Miller retired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184538-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senator Thune spoke about his life and career in South Dakota, his time in public service, and his experiences throughout his personal and public lives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184503-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Bernard talked about the Republican Party agenda for the new Congress, including proposals for Social Security reform. She also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185250-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185250-6 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Republican senators talked with reporters about the Republican agenda and announced the first ten legislative items to be introduced on the Senate floor. The topics included Social Security, tax simplification, health, and class action reform. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185257-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Representative Menendez spoke to reporters about committee assignments for the 109th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185034-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT A C-SPAN crew followed Representative Davis through his new offices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-5 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Interview with Amar and Raj Jindal, the parents of Representative Bobby Jindal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-3 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Some senators were shown being sworn in by Vice President Cheney. The mock swearing-in ceremony was held for family picture-taking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185019-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT A C-SPAN crew followed Representative Green through his new office spaces on Capitol Hill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185026-6 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke to new members gathered at the White House on the first day of the 109th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184997-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184997-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Congressional Black Caucus conducted a ceremonial swearing-in cereomny in the Coolidge Auditorium in the Library of Congress. Outgoing CBC Chair Rep. Elijah Cummings and incoming CBC Chair Rep. Mel Watt made remarks at the occasion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185017-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185017-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Representative Memendez talked briefly to reporters about the Democratic Party's legislative agenda and issues facing the 109th Congress. Following brief remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184982-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184982-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Newly-elected Rep. Bean was at the Lincoln Memorial with family and friends, where they were photographed by reporters. She talked with media members about the congressional agenda and her impressions of Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185011-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT New members in the 109th Congress arrived at the White House for a welcome reception. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185001-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185001-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Former Rep. Hamilton talked about the recommendations of the September 11 Commission acted upon by Congress, especially those involving the restructuring of the executive branch. He urged Congress to reform its institutions through rule changes now at the beginning of the 109th Congress. He also noted the creation of the position of Director of National Intelligence and of the National Counterterrorism Center, both of which will need congressional guidance. He recommended specific oversight committees to replace current weak, overlapping committees. Reps. Shays and Maloney, co-chairs of the September 11 Commission Caucus, and family members of September 11 victims also talked about the need for congressional reform to streamline security. They also answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184994-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Staff members representing three committees talked about health care issues that will be on the 109th Congress's agenda. Topics included Medicare, Medicaid reform, children's health, private health insurance, block grants, and long-term care. After their presentations the participants answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184770-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Moderated by General Boyd the participants talked about committee oversight of the component agencies that were brought together in the new Department of Homeland Security. There are probably 79 committees and subcommittees in the House and Senate that have partial jurisdiction over the new department. A task force studying this problem recommended that a permanent select or standing committee be created to oversee the Homeland Security Department. After their presentations the participants answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184769-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Institute of Politics hosted a bipartisan forum for the newest members of Congress on the issues of congressional relations with the White House. The speakers detailed their experiences working as congressional staff members or White House advisers, explaining the legislative process. After their presentations they answered questions from the new members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184668-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184668-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone Ms. Davis talked about changes in the U.S. House leadership positions and responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184480-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184480-5 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Committee members spoke to reporters about their endorsement of Senator Specter (R-PA) as committee chairman in the 109th Congress. Some senators had expressed concern with Senator Specter's appointment after public comments on the likelihood of confirming judges with pronounced anti-abortion viewpoints. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184523-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184523-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Republican members spoke to reporters about changes to House rules that would allow a member of the majority leadership to keep their position when facing state and local indictments. The rule was changed to ensure that Representative DeLay keep his position as majority leader in the event that a local prosecutor in Texas secured an indictment against Mr. DeLay on campaign finance charges. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184514-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184514-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Accompanied by newly-elected Republican senators, Senator Allen spoke to reporters about freshmen orientation and the agenda for the 109th Congress. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184502-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184502-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their agenda for the 109th Congress, the results of leadership elections, and future committee assignments. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184497-1 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT