The most recent programs for the 111th Congress Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1352 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, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 05:36:43 GMT Jim Manley talked about the accomplishments of the 111th Congress and challenges for the 112th Congress. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297358-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the productivity of the 111th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297236-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297236-2 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Anthony Weiner talked about issues relating to the final days of the lame-duck session of Congress, incuding tax cuts and spending measures to fund the government. He also discussed the Afghanistan war review and the WikiLeaks disclosures, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297117-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297117-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Molly Hooper, participating from the C-SPAN studio, talked about the agenda of the 111th lame-duck session of Congress, and answered phone calls from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296787-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should a lame- duck Congress, especially when party changes occur, be allowed to legislate?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296766-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296766-2 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Paul Kane talked about the upcoming lame-duck session of Congress, including legislative battles, leadership campaigns, and chairmanship changes. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296567-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296567-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Hawkings talked about the congressional agenda leading up to midterm elections, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the extension of tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration and Republican and Democratic prospects in midterm elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295425-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295425-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer outlined the House agenda for the new legislative session in 2010. He talked about new jobs programs and a strategy for reducing the deficit, and how Democrats might proceed with health care legislation. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291660-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic leaders spoke about the accomplishments of the First Session of the 111th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290761-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Julie Rovner talked about efforts in the House and Senate on their respective health care bills, and she responded to telephone calls ane electronic mail. The Senate hopes to send a finalized bill to the floor for a vote later in the week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289571-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289571-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senators paid tribute to departing Florida Senator Mel Martinez. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288795-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288795-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Journalists were interviewed on health care legislation's current status on Capitol Hill and how the August recess has affected the debate. Telephone lines were open for comments prior to President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288799-104 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288799-104 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lamar Alexander, chair of the Republican Conference, talked about the Republican leadership view of key congressional issues, including health care, the economy, and energy, and the Republican strategy for the issues when senators return in September. Topics included the employment numbers released that day, and Senator Mel Martinez's announcement that day that he would be resigning that month and the politics of replacing him in the Senate. He also talked about recent protests at congressional town hall meetings across the country. After the interview the reporters in the studio discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288290-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288290-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Sherrod Brown talked about health care, the economy, and the domestic auto industry. He responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287980-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287980-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Bill Cassidy and Jim Himes, two freshman members of Congress, addressed the major issues in Congress: health care, the economy, and the Troubled Asset Relief Program. They also reacted to President Obama's speech the previous evening and responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287938-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287938-6 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bob Cusack and Emily Heil talked about newsmaking events from the preceding week on Capitol Hill, including the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor, Obama's push to legislators on healthcare, Former Treasury Secretary Paulson's testimony on the Bank of America--Merrill Lynch merger, and Secretary Gates' speech on the future of the U.S. military. They responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287813-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287813-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Tim Murphy talked about his views on health care and responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. The Energy and Commerce Committee held Representative Murphy is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, which later in the day was holding a mark-up hearing on H.R.3200, the "America's Affordable Health Choices Act." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287797-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287797-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Henry Waxman talked about his new book, [The Waxman Report: How Congress Really Works] (Twelve; July 2, 2009). In his book the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee recalled his thirty-five years in the U.S. House of Representatives, focusing on the work that was necessary to pass eight pieces of legislation that he felt did a great deal of good. Representative Waxman presented his thoughts on several of the pieces of legislation that he has worked on, including the Clean Air Act and more stringent tobacco regulations. He also talked about current legislation in Congress and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Susan Davis was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287446-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287446-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Joe Barton talked about markup of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. He is ranking member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286446-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286446-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Avery Palmer talked about markup of energy legislation that was developed by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Henry Waxman and Subcommittee Chair Edward Markey. Mr. Palmer responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286421-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286421-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Pete Olson talked about the relationship between Congress and President Obama on the 100th day of the Obama administration. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285572-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285572-8 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Drucker talked about the week ahead in Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. The House is expected to take up a mortgage lending bill as well as legislation on D.C. voting rights. The Senate is expected to debate the remaining FY09 appropriations bills. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284361-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284361-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Correspondent Eugene Robinson talked about his experience in covering the 2008 election cycle, the Republican congressional leadership, and the controversy of Tom Daschle's unpaid taxes. He then answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283776-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283776-2 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT William Niskasen talked about the $787 billion economic stimulus plan and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. He was one of several economists who signed their names to a recent full-page ad that which criticized the size and scope of President Obama's stimulus package. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284063-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284063-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Williamson talked about the details of the $787 billion economic stimulus plan and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. She reacted to clips of Senate Majority Reid and House Minority Leader Boehner speaking after the plan was passed, which were shown at the beginning of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284063-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284063-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator James Risch talked about House and Senate debate over the economic stimulus bill. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284006-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284006-6 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Allyson Schwartz talked about House and Senate debate over the economic stimulus bill. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284006-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284006-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative James Oberstar talked about conference committee work on the economic stimulus bill and and transportation and infrastructure "shovel ready" projects aspects of the bill. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283978-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283978-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Tom Price talked about the cost of the economic stimulus plan, proposed tax cuts, and his call for cameras to be allowed inside the hearings. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283978-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283978-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Amanda Carpenter talked the stimulus package from a conservative point of view. She also talked about President's Obama first few weeks in office and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283909-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283909-7 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ezra Klein talked about the stimulus package from a liberal point of view. He also talked about President's Obama first few weeks in office and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283909-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283909-6 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sean Higgins talked about the latest on the stimulus package and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283909-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283909-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michael Ettlinger talked about the economic stimulus bill now being debated in the Senate, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Mr. Ettlinger's group supports the stimulus package, and he makes the argument that the Democrats' House and Senate American Recovery and Reinvestment Acts include spending provisions and tax cuts aimed at reviving our ailing economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283884-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283884-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talked about his opposition to current economic stimulus efforts by the House and the Senate, the role of the Treasury Department in response to the financial crisis, and future goals and strategies for the Republican Party. He also talked about his work with Citizens United in producing a documentary on Ronald Reagan, and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283884-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283884-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Ensign talked about the billion economic stimulus legislation, which is currently being debated in the Senate. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283834-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283834-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative James McGovern talked about his position on the economic stimulus bill and areas of compromise between the House and Senate version. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. President Obama is asking for the House and Senate to compromise on a proposal and have it on his desk by mid-February. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283812-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283812-6 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Johnny Isakson talked about the $890 billion economic stimulus bill, which the Senate begins debate on this week, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the bill would not pass the Senate without Republican input. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283812-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283812-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Governor Jim Douglas spoke by phone about his meeting with President Obama on the economic stimulus bill. The governor supports the legislation. Governor Douglas also talked about the economy in Vermont. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283812-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283812-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jay Newton-Small talked about the week ahead for the Senate and the House, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Among other topics, she also discussed upcoming Senate debate on the $900 billion economic stimulus bill, the vote on the nomination of Eric Holder for Attorney General, and the nominations of Tom Daschle for Health and Human Services secretary and Hilda Solis for Labor secretary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283771-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283771-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel talked by remote video from New York City about the stimulus bill being considered by Congress, how the stimulus would be financed, and how the funds would be used. He also discussed a House Ethics Committee inquiry into several allegations about him. After the interview, the reporters in the studio discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283759-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Allen talked about this week's key events in Congress, including the latest on the remaining nominations of Obama Administration appointees, key hearings, and markups on major bills such as the stimulus package and other economic legislation. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283624-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283624-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Majority Whip James Clyburn talked about the Democrats' agenda for the 111th Congress, including federal spending priorities, operating procedures in the Congress, and the relationship with the Obama administration. Topics included the impact of electing a black president and whether affirmative action programs are still needed. After the interview, the reporters in the studio discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283613-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283613-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Zach Wamp talked about congressional action on TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program) and the stimulus package, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Representative Wamp opposes the TARP bill and the stimulus bill outlined by Democratic leaders. He was involved in the Appropriations Committee markup of the stimulus bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283538-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283538-6 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Kendrick Meek talked about congressional action on TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program) and the stimulus package, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Representative Meek will be involved in the markup of the stimulus bill by the Ways and Means Committee. He supports the TARP bill and the stimulus bill outlined by Democratic leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283538-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283538-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Corey Boles talked about the status of congressional action on TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program) and the stimulus package, and how the new Obama Administration is dealing with Congress on these bills. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283538-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283538-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jodi Schneider talked about the legislative agenda for the Obama administration and Democratic leaders in Congress. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283502-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283502-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Roland Burris was sworn in as the junior Senator from Illinois. He was appointed to fill the vacated seat of President-Elect Obama by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283385-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283385-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Two new members of the U.S. House of Representatives were interviewed. Representative Larry Kissell was elected to North Carolina's south central 8th District on November 4, 2008. He defeated five-term Republican Congressman Robin Hayes with 55% of the vote in a rematch. He lost to Representative Hayes in 2006 by 329 votes. Representative-Elect Larry Kissell was interviewed on January 5, 2009, the day before he took the oath of office. Representative Anh "Joseph" Cao was interviewed on January 7, 2009, the day after he took the oath of office. The new Republican congressman represents Louisiana's 2nd District, which includes New Orleans. Representative Cao defeated nine-term Democratic Congressman William Jefferson with 49% of the vote and became the first Vietnamese American elected to Congress. The election was delayed until December after Hurricane Gustav hit Louisiana in September 2008. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283191-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers talked about the House Republicans' agenda on proposed plans for an economic stimulus package and the economy overall, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. She also looked ahead to President-Elect Obama's address later in the day on details of his proposed economic stimulus plan. A portion of Representative Mike Pence's comments the previous day on the Republicans' role in the fiscal stimulus plan was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283203-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283203-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Senate leaders talked about their priorities for the 111th Congress. They answered questions about an economic stimulus plan and about the appointment of Roland Burris by Illinois Governor Blagojevich. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283169-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283169-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT