The most recent programs for the Economic Policy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=224 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 11:03:56 GMT David Jackson talked about the relationship U.S. presidents have had with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) throughout modern history. Topics included the resignation during the week of acting IRS commissioner Steven Miller over the scandal of IRS agents targeting conservative groups. Mr. Jackson responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312823-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312823-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Beckel talked about the tax-exempt unit of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and revelations that the agency targeted conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. Topics included that day's [Wall Street Journal] headline that "Higher-Ups Knew of IRS Case." He discussed the question of when high-ranking officials knew what about the issue. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video clip was shown of Representatives Paul Ryan (R-WI) questioning Steven Miller about the case in a hearing the previous day. The program concluded with a video clip of Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) being interviewed on May 17, 2013, for "Newsmakers." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312823-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312823-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments that day's [Wall Street Journal] headline that "Higher-Ups Knew of IRS Case." Video clips were shown of Representatives Joseph Crowley (D-NY) and Sander Levin (D-MI) commenting on the case in a hearing the previous day. The program concluded with a video clip promoting the Local Content Vehicle visit to Columbia, South Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312823-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312823-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments and reaction to a House hearing on Internal Revenue Service scrutiny of non-profit organizations seeking tax-exempt status under the 501(c)4 provisions of the tax code. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312741-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312741-102 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Acting Commissioner Steven Miller and Inspector J. Russell George testified about revelations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had applied additional scrutiny to groups applying for tax-exempt status that had the words "Tea Party" or "patriot" in their names. They also talked about the inspector general's report on the practice, and answered sometimes pointed questions about previous statements to Congress. Commissioner Miller tendered his resignation two days earlier in the wake of the revelations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312741-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312741-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Acting Commissioner Steven Miller and Inspector General J. Russell George testified about revelations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had applied additional scrutiny to groups applying for tax-exempt status that had the words "Tea Party" or "patriot" in their names. They also talked about the inspector general's report on the practice, and answered sometimes pointed questions about previous statements to Congress. Commissioner Miller tendered his resignation two days earlier in the wake of the revelations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312741-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312741-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312809-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312809-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican tea party members of Congress and tea party movement leaders spoke to reporters about the IRS' admission that it had targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny when determining tax-exempt status. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312798-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) held his weekly briefing with reporters. In his remarks he accused the Obama administration of a "remarkable arrogance" in the handling of the IRS targeting of conservative groups and the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312786-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cebula talked about the the "underground economy," which is comprised of workers earning untaxed wages. He described the types jobs that tend to be "underground" and the types of businesses that do not report wages. According to Professor Cebula, this type of wage could be upholding the economy, even at the expense of lost revenue to the Treasury Department. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312790-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312790-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Tom Cole (R-OK) talked about current stories in the news, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the federal debt ceiling and the budget, Attorney General Eric Holder's previous day testimony at a House Judiciary Committee hearing, and the Justice Department's seizure of agency Associated Press phone records, the IRS' admission that it had targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny when determining tax-exempt status, and immigration reform efforts. At the end of the program C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312790-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312790-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Karen Bass (D-CA) talked about the stories in the news, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Attorney General Eric Holder's previous day testimony at a House Judiciary Committee hearing, the Justice Department's seizure of agency Associated Press phone records, the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, the IRS' admission that it had targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny when determining tax-exempt status, and immigration reform efforts. At the end of the program C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312790-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312790-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting with senior Treasury officials, President*Obama announced the acting IRS Commissioner had resigned after revelations that the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny when determining tax-exempt status. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312755-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312755-7 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included President Obama's meetings with Senator McCain on immigration and Treasury officials on the investigation of the IRS singling out some non-profit status applications from conservative groups, Senator Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) proposed media shield law, and the Syrian civil war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312755-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312755-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following their weekly conference meeting, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and other Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their legislative agenda for the week, which included a vote on repealing the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. They also talked about the IRS' admission that it had singled out some non-profit status applications from conservative groups, revelations that the Justice Department had gathered two months of Associated Press (AP) personnel telephone records, and the terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312772-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Suderman talked about his [Reason] magazine piece on measuring the impact of the $833 billion stimulus. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting magazine articles. The title of Mr. Suderman's article is, "Down the Drain: How the Federal Government Flushed Away the $833 Stimulus." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312754-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312754-6 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative John Mica (R-FL) talked about in the investigation into charges that the Internal Revenue Service engaged in political targeting of some conservative groups, as well as Attorney General Eric Holder's announced the Justice Department was investigating the charges. He also talked about the Justice Department's decision to secretly seize two months of phone records of Associated Press journalists, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312754-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312754-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Video clips were shown of reactions on May 14, 2013, to allegations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeted conservative political groups for auditing of their tax exempt status. Included were clips from: Medicare Fraud 312748-1 (Attorney General Holder) White House Daily Briefing 312735-1 Senate Majority Leader Reid News Conference 312750-1 Senate Republican Agenda 312750-2 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312762-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the IRS audits of non-profit organizations, the Department of Justice and Associated Press phone records, and the Benghazi, Libya talking points. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312735-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke in the Senate about revelations that IRS officials had targeted conservative groups while investigating non-profit organizations, calling for further investigation and accountability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jenny Beth Martin spoke about revelations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeted conservative groups when auditing the practices of non-profit organizations. She also talked about both congressional and Obama administration responses, as well as the role of the Tea Party in the 2014 elections. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo also read news headlines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312732-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312732-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to reporters and answered questions on U.S.-U.K. relations. Among the topics they addressed were the future of the European Union, reports that the Internal Revenue Service had targeted conservative groups when reviewing tax-exempt status of organizations, and U.S. government talking points following terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to students at Manor New Technology High School in Manor, Texas, about the role of education in technology and clean energy in creating to job opportunities and growing the economy. Topics included the need to make college more affordable to students and for universal preschool. This was the first stop of the president's "Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity" tour to highlight proposals aimed to spur economic growth and create jobs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312639-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to workers at the Applied Materials plant in Austin, Texas. He announced two executive actions that focus on innovation, jobs, and the economy. The first would establish competitions to create manufacturing innovation alliances with businesses and schools and the second would require government data to be made available in machine-readable formats. His stop at the Applied Materials technology company was part of his "Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity" tour to highlight proposals aimed to spur economic growth and create jobs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312639-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312639-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Splinter spoke in introduction to President Obama's visit to the Applied Materials plant in Austin, Texas, as part of his "Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity" tour to highlight proposals aimed to spur economic growth and create jobs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312639-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312639-101 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton and Bill Gates were interviewed by Tamron Hall about debt, taxes, health care costs, immigration, and education. "Shaping America's Future" Major Trends, New Ideas, and Big Decisions" was part of the Peterson Foundation "2013 Fiscal Summit: Facing the Future." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress and the Obama administration were interviewed by Chuck Todd about U.S. debt and tax policies. "Expanding Opportunity and Promoting Growth: The Future of American Fiscal Policy" was part of the Peterson Foundation "2013 Fiscal Summit: Facing the Future." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312600-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Economist Richard Fry talked about the Pew Research Center analysis of newly-released Census Bureau data, "A Rise in Wealth for the Wealthy; Declines for the Lower 93 Percent." The report found that during the first two years of the nation's economic recovery, the mean net worth of households in the upper seven percent of the wealth distribution rose by an estimated 28 percent, while the mean net worth of households in the lower 93 percent dropped by 4 percent. Mr. Fry also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312594-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312594-6 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on a May 6, 2013, [USA Today] story on economic recovery and paychecks: "Has economic growth had an impact on your paycheck?" Gina Smith of the [Island Packet] (South Carolina) spoke by phone about the race between former Governor Mark Sanford (R) and Elizabeth Colbert Bush (D) for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District seat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312594-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312594-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the Migration Policy Institute's report detailing the results of a three-year study on the economic impact of migration between the United States, Mexico and Central America. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312549-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312549-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Stockman talked about his new book, [The Great Deformation: The Corruption of Capitalism in America], in which he suggested that Wall Street and the Federal Reserve had joined forces to harm the economy, punish savers, and fuel new financial bubbles that will soon burst. He said federal budget control had been surrendered to lobbyists, PACS, and special interests that block legitimate attempts to implement real spending cuts. In this interview he described his early days in Congress and his appointment to be Ronald Reagan's director of the Office of Management and Budget at age 34. He explained the Gallery of Economic Heroes and Villains he compiled dating back to the beginning of the 20th century and how each one has improved or harmed the economy. He said he began writing the book because he was outraged in 2008 when the TARP bailout was approved, calling it a total betrayal of everything free market conservatives had been trying to do since the Great Depression. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311856-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Ellis, vice president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, discussed a recent investigation by the Treasury Department inspector general for tax administration that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made billions in improper refunds to low-income workers. The report issued the previous week found that 20 to 25 per cent of Earned Income Tax Credits were awarded incorrectly in 2012. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video clip was shown of Acting IRS Commissioner Steve Miller testifying on April 25, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former senators Kent Conrad (D-ND) and Judd Gregg (R-NH) evaluated proposals for reforming the nation's fiscal policies. Other topics included budget sequestration, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy actions, and the Dodd-Frank financial law. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312527-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312527-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Hedrick Smith, author of "Who Stole the American Dream?", detailed the decline of the middle class over the past 50 years as well as the political and economic decisions which led to it. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312534-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312534-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gautham Negesh talked about the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would will allow state governments to require internet retailers to collect sales tax from buyers, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics arguments for and against the bill, and complications related to online sale tax collection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312493-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312493-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the state of the global economy, focusing on issues such as unemployment rates, consumer confidence, and fiscal policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312451-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Miller testified on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operations and the 2013 tax return filing season. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312359-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on congressional work on an Internet sales tax bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312272-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312272-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT During a portion of the day's debate on the floor of the U.S. Senate topics included a proposed online sales tax and budget cuts due to the sequester. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-7 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) talked about a bill for the collection of sales tax from online retailers. She was concerned about the burden imposed on small businesses by having to manage taxes for every state and jurisdiction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-6 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talked about a bill for the collection of sales tax from online retailers. He was concerned about the burden that would be imposed on small businesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gautham Nagesh was interviewed via Skype about the Senate Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312334-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Baucus (D-MT) spoke in the Senate about a proposed online sales tax. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312268-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312268-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Enzi (R-WY) spoke in the Senate about a proposed online sales tax. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312268-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312268-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Anthony Costello talked about tax breaks for oil and gas companies, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included tax break eliminations in President Obama's fiscal year 2014 budget, the history of the these tax breaks, the impact of eliminating them, and how much revenue would be raised if they were repealed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-6 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT History professors Naomi Lamoreaux and Richard White talked about the role of corporations in the United States. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from viewers who had just seen a panel discussion in which they participated April 12, 2013, at the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians, held at the Union Square Hilton in San Francisco. They were interviewed remotely from the C-SPAN newsroom while he was at the OAH meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82453-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/82453-101 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke about the impact of the recession on low-income communities and policies to build more resilient community structures. Among the issues he addressed were employment, health care, education, and housing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312071-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312071-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Steven Miller testified that income tax filing season was proceeding well, but there would be "steady erosion" to taxpayer services because of funding reductions. He said that the first furlough day for IRS staff would probably be around the Memorial Day holiday. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311995-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Neil Irwin talked about his book, [The Alchemists: Three Central Bankers and a World on Fire], in which he explores the events that resulted in the financial crisis of 2008. He spoke with the [Wall Street Journal]'s David Wessel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311589-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311589-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bernard Lietaer and Jacqui Dunne talked about their book, [Rethinking Money: How New Currencies Turn Scarcity into Prosperity], in which they argue that our monetary system is antiquated and that a new system of complimentary currencies could help improve the economy in our communities and states. This talk was hosted by the World Affairs Forum of Stamford, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311797-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT