The most recent programs for the House of Representatives Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1684 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:34:28 GMT Congressman John Dingell (D-MI) spoke about his 57-year career in the House of Representatives. On June 7, 2013, he became the longest-serving member in U.S. history, having served 20,997 days since he took office on December 13, 1955. Topics included his father's influence, his future political plans, presidents he served under, his major legislative accomplishments, and his views on current issues. "Atlantic Exchange-Perspectives From Half A Century on Capitol Hill" was an Altantic Live interview with Steve Clemons at the Watergate Headquarters of the Atlantic Media Company. Due to a power outage this is not the entire event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313242-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) spoke about major issues before the House Judiciary Committee, including the immigration bill that passed the Senate Judiciary Committee, the future of gun violence proposals, investigations into the Justice Department's seizure of Associated Press phone records, and IRS scrutiny of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312915-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312915-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Newhauser spoke via Skype about the House legislative schedule. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312593-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312593-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Bob Ney (R-OH) talked about his memoir, [Sideswiped: Lessons Learned Courtesy of the Hit Men of Capitol Hill]. He discussed his eleven years in Congress and being sent to serve for 30 months at the Federal Corrections Facility in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was in prison for 12 months and was released to a 12-step alcohol rehabilitation program in Columbus, Ohio for five additional months. He detailed entering prison and the experience of going from a "lawmaker to a law breaker." He related coming to Washington, D.C., with the best of intentions, but was instead sidetracked by the enticement of money and an addiction to alcohol. He suggested that little had changed on Capitol Hill with respect to lobbying members of Congress and the lure of money in politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311766-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Robin Kelly took the oath of office on the House floor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311977-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311977-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to the Democratic Caucus of the House of Representatives. He said that immigration reform and gun violence reduction proposals were the top priorities for his second term, and that he planned to talk about job creation, education, and energy in his February 12, 2013, State of the Union Address. He also talked about preventing the sequestration budget cuts scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013, and said that he expected Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to be speaker of the House again. The House Democratic Issues Conference was a three-day retreat at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310874-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Newhauser was interviewed via Skype about House Republican bill, "Require a Plan Act." It would require the president to identify a year in which to balance the budget when submitting a budget plan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310810-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative John Delaney (D-MD), a freshman House Democrat with a chief executive officer background, talked about his priorities for his first term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. Topics included American competitiveness and reforming banking, housing, and tax policy. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310653-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310653-5 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Luke Messer (R-IN) talked about his background and goals as a new member of Congress; and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the agenda of the incoming class of House Republican freshmen, and key budget debates over the debt ceiling and sequestration. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310653-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310653-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Costa talked about his recent [National Review] piece, "Boehner the Survivor," on House Speaker John Boehner's tenure and legacy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Costa discussed extensively the speaker's leadership during "fiscal cliff" negotiations and the difficulty of managing the tea party members of the Republican Party, and the previous week's House leadership election. Other topics included 2012 Republican vice presidential nominee and Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI). "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement.* This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-6 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took place earlier on the House floor. There were 35 new Republican members and 49 new Democratic members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-2 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Ferrechio was interviewed about the opening of the 113th Congress as live scenes from the floor of the House of Representatives were shown during the first roll call. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-102 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Ferrechio was interviewed by video link about the opening of the 113th Congress. She talked about the election of the speaker of the House of Representatives and the House vote on a new rules package. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Journalists and political commentators reflected on the life and legacy of former House Speaker Thomas "Tip" O'Neill on the 100th anniversary of his birth. The panelists included long-time Boston columnist Mike Barnicle, and MSNBC host Chris Matthews, who was the Speaker's Press Aide during the 1980s. The discussion took place at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309737-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309737-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative-Elect Luke Messer (R-IN) talked about the 113th Congress and his priorities as the incoming Republican freshman class president. Mr. Messer spoke by video from Indianapolis. Topics included his involvement in the "fiscal cliff" discussions in the Republican Conference, his expectations for the 113th Congress, and the freshman class's relationship with Speaker Boehner. After the interview the reporters in the C-SPAN studio discussed his responses. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310112-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Jerry Lewis (R-CA), who was retiring at the close of the 112th Congress, reflected on his 24-year career in the House of Representatives. He had been the chairman and the ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee and was interviewed in House Appropriations Committee Chairman's office in the U.S. Capitol. He talked about the appropriation process, lobbying, and the value of bipartisanship. Other topics included how the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks changed the operations in the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309692-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Retiring Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) reflected on his career in Congress. Among the topics he addressed were ways in which partisanship had become a barrier to legislative action, his role in government oversight during the Clinton administration, his efforts on behalf of autism research and cures, and his personal reflections on life in office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309746-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309746-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Moore talked about discord among House Republicans over "fiscal cliff" negotiations between the White House and House Speaker John Boehner. In an op-ed column, Mr. Moore spoke of disappointment by some House conservatives with Speaker Boehner's performance especially with the "Plan B" proposal allowing for higher tax rates for those earning $1 M (the bill was pulled after it failed to gain enough support). "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310089-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310089-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members debated proposed measures to avoid the "fiscal cliff" impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310044-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310044-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) talked about the "fiscal cliff" negotiations and discontent among some House Republican leaders, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed Speaker Boehner's "Plan B" bill to avoid the fiscal cliff, his removal from the the Agriculture and Budget Committees, and gun control. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement.*"Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310048-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310048-5 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the House paid tribute to six outgoing Democratic representatives from the state of California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309914-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309914-7 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) gave her farewell address to the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309914-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309914-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the House paid tribute to the service of retiring Representative Leonard Boswell (D-IA). Representative Boswell made remarks in response. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309934-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309934-5 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House observed a moment of silence in honor of Jack Brooks, former Member of Congress from Texas, who died the previous day at the age of 89. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309726-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309726-5 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Eric Cantor (R-VA) and Steny Hoyer (D-MD) spoke about the House agenda for the first week of December 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309639-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309639-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT [The Hill] correspondent Molly Hooper spoke by phone about Speaker John Boehner's House committee chair recommendations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309670-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309670-3 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) delivered his farewell address on the House floor. In his remarks he criticized the U.S. government, politicians and special interests, calling for a return to policies that favored personal liberty, and said that the Constitution had failed to limit the scope of an authoritarian bureaucracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309439-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309439-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's announcement that she would seek reelection to her leadership status in the House Democratic caucus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77148-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77148-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Pelosi (D-CA) spoke to reporters about the historic number of women elected as part of the House Democratic Caucus. She talked about the Democratic agenda, and announced that she intended to run again for minority leader. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309450-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) talked about the congressional agenda for the lame-duck session, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The main topic was the "fiscal cliff" impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement.*Other topics included Social Security and Medicare. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309422-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309422-6 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX) talked about the congressional agenda for the lame-duck session, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The main topic was the "fiscal cliff" impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. Other topics included possible areas of compromise and House Republican leadership in the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309422-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309422-3 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Robert Draper talked about his book, [Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the U.S. House of Representatives], in which he discusses how the 112th Congress could drop to a 9 percent approval rating. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308978-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308978-7 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT After speaking on the House floor, Representatives Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Henry Waxman (D-CA) spoke to reporters and reiterated their call for the House to reconvene to complete its remaining legislative work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308464-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308464-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minority Leader Pelosi (D-CA) and other Democratic leaders urged Republican leaders to keep the House in session until legislation such as the Farm Bill, the Violence Against Women Act and an extension of George W. Bush-era tax cuts for those making less than $250,000 a year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308334-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308334-3 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members debated the congressional agenda for th weeks prior to the 2012 general elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308083-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308083-5 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Walter Oleszek talked about the founders' intentions for the House of Representatives and the evolution of the institution. The House was originally the only part of the national government directly elected by the people. Mr. Oleszek examined the changes in te House and how it reflects popular political views. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Voice of the People: The House of Representatives" was part of the series "...In Congress Assembled": The Roots and Evolution of Today's Congress, held by the Smithsonian Associates in the Ripley Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306724-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Two-thousand-twelve marks what would have been the 100th birthday of former U.S. House Speaker and Massachusetts Democrat Thomas "Tip" O'Neill. A panel including three of Tip O'Neill's children looked back at his life and career. MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews - who served as a press aide to Tip O'Neill in the 1980s - moderates the conversation. The Cambridge Public Library hosted this hour-and-20 minute event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306181-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306181-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House voted to reprimand Representative Laura Richardson (D-CA) for violating seven federal and House rules, including the use of House resources for her own personal purposes and pressuring her staff to work on her 2010 campaign. Members approved by voice vote the bipartisan Ethics Committee report. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307290-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307290-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phone lines were open for answers to the question, "How much should you know about a politician's personal health?" Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) has been absent from the House for about a month, with little information regarding his illness or when he may return. Constituents, Republicans, and Democrats have been calling for more information. Viewer calls were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307012-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307012-2 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Lightman discussed the controversy surrounding Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) and his extended absence from House activities. His nearly month long absence has sparked calls for more information about his illness from both Republicans and Democrats. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307012-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307012-3 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Cantor (R-VA) and Hoyer (D-MD) spoke about the legislative agenda for the House of Representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307022-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307022-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX) discussed the House's vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The House voted to repeal the law for the 33rd time, even though the Senate will not consider the repeal. Representative Burgess used his expertise in medicine to explain what he thought should be kept and what should be altered in the bill. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307028-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307028-5 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reflected on her 25 years in Congress, including becoming the first woman speaker of the House. She also talked about Democratic strategy in defeating President George W. Bush's efforts to privatize Social Security, money in politics, the accomplishments of the 111th Congress, and the 2010 election. She was interviewed by Rachel Maddow. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306439-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for response to the question, "What happens next to Attorney General Eric Holder?" The House recently agreed a measure to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of court for not turning over documents relating to the FBI's "Fast and Furious" operation requested by a House congressional committee. Speaker Boehner, however, stated that that the attorney general to court. Viewer calls were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306866-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306866-2 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Eric Cantor (R-VA) and Steny Hoyer (D-MD) spoke about the legislative agenda in the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306709-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306709-4 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Newhauser was interviewed via Skype about the House legislative agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306661-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306661-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Boehner gave his weekly legislative briefing. He said he "is not interested in another 30-day extension" of the transportation bill but instead a six-month agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306467-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly legislative briefing with reporters. She talked about the letter she sent to House Speaker John Boehner challenging him to cancel the next week's recess and commit to working on legislation on transportation programs, student loan interest rates, and middle income tax cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306466-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306466-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders spoke to the press about their congressional agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306343-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rich Cohen, Staff Writer for Congressional Quarterly, was interviewed via Skype about the House legislative agenda for the week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306321-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306321-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT