The most recent programs for the Consumer Issues Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4063 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 04:15:01 GMT Professor Lawrence Glickman talked about his book, [Buying Power: A History of Consumer Activism in America], in which he explores the differences between buying power and political power in America. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Columbia, South Carolina on April 15-19 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312308-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Danielle Douglas talked about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its recently released semi-annual report. She also explained why Representative Jeb Hensarling R-TX) and other House Republicans argue that CFPB Director Richard Cordray's recess appointment was "constitutionally invalid" and blocked his testimony before the House Financial Services committee earlier in the week. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312414-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312414-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cordray outlined a number of developing rules and initiatives under consideration at his agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB). In his testimony he said the CFPB had no interest in accessing personal financial data on individual consumers. Other topics included agency info-gathering, rural lenders, student aid, and the CFPB's consumer complaint line. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312316-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pedro da Costa discussed how consumers had reacted to the payroll tax resuming its higher level after the 2012 "fiscal cliff" deal. The automatic payroll deduction that funds Social Security had been temporarily reduced as an economic stimulus measure. He talked about various aspects of the economy and the overall effect on spending and consumer behavior. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program closed with a video clip of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka being interviewed about the minimum wage on March 27, 2013, for "Newsmakers." "Fiscal cliff" referred to the simultaneous tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the beginning of 2013 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311842-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311842-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators debated an amendment to the 2014 fiscal year budget offered by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) that would effect sales taxes on Internet purchases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-6 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edward Wyatt talked about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Universal Service Fund that ensures access to telephone and broadband services for all U.S. citizens. The fund covers broadband expansion to rural areas, schools, and libraries, and telephone service to low-income people. Mr. Wyatt also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-6 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about consumer protection and the wide variety of fraudulent schemes used to lure consumers. They provided information on how consumers could protect themselves, and shared what the Consumer Protection Working Group was doing to combat fraud in these areas of lottery and romance scams, unlawful debt relief and collection practices, dietary supplement schemes, and tax season fraud. Panels responded to questions from the audience. The Consumer Protection Working Group of the Justice Department's Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force held this second annual Consumer Protection Summit at Georgetown University Law Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311396-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311396-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Airline and business group representatives and antitrust analysts testified about the impact on competition and consumers of the proposed merger between American Airlines and U.S. Airways. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311179-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311179-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about how new technologies have outpaced traditional privacy safeguards and what the possibilities are for updating the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and other electronic surveillance laws. In their discussion they concentrated on electronic mail and cell phones. They agree that changes were needed to address technology and national security threats but that any reforms should also protect civil liberties. The Brennan Center for Justice and the John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress presented "Privacy After Petraeus" at the Abramson Family Auditorium of New York University's Washington, D.C., campus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311147-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advisory board members talked about a range of consumer finance market issues. CFPB Director Richard Cordray made opening remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311084-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311084-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Schoshinski talked about the Federal Trade Commission's study on credit reports, which found that 5 percent of participants had credit reports with errors serious enough to make them appear as risky investments for big ticket items including mortgages and auto loans. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311042-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311042-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of speakers from the public and private sectors talked about facial recognition technology and the privacy issues that arise as this technology becomes widespread. "Facing the Policy Issues of Facial Recognition Technology" was a panel of the Innovation Policy Summit held during the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310279-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310279-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced the nomination of former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White to be chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the renomination of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau which he was directing under a recess appointment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310585-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310585-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) held a field hearing on mortgage policy with consumer groups, industry stakeholders, and financial experts. CFPB Director Richard Cordray unveiled the new CFPB "Ability to Repay" mortgage rule and criteria for qualified mortgages that he said were intended to protect all parties involved. The event, held in Westminster Hall in Baltimore, Maryland, opened with remarks by elected officials followed by Mr. Cordray's remarks, a panel discussion with consumer and industry representatives, and then a period for comments from members of the public. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310307-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the accuracy and regulation of consumer credit reports. They discussed were the practices of credit reporting agencies, the low number of consumers who request their credit reports, the impact of medical debt on credit scores, and the dispute process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310025-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Scott Nelson discussed his book, [A Nation of Deadbeats: An Uncommon History of America's Financial Disasters], in which he argues that consumer debt has underpinned almost every major financial panic in the nation's history. In each case, the chain of banks, brokers, moneylenders, and insurance companies that separated borrowers and lenders made it impossible to distinguish good loans from bad. Bound up in this history are stories of national banks funded by smugglers, fistfights in Congress over the gold standard, America's early dependence on British bankers, and how presidential campaigns were forged in controversies over private debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309340-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Danielle Douglas talked about consumer confidence in 2012 on "Black Friday," the first Friday after Thanksgiving when many retailers offer discounted products. Topics included consumer viewpoints on the job and housing market, holiday spending, consumer expectations for 2012 and early 2013, and the impact of online commerce on "brick and mortar" stores. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309559-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309559-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Google's chief legal officer David Drummond spoke about the privacy of electronic mail. He said that Google and e-mail content and information are stored in order to allow quick usage and searches and people need to understand that that law enforcement can obtain the contents of e-mails through search warrants and subpoenas. The case of General David Petraeus was used as an example. How computer technology was used in the 2012 elections was also discussed. He was interviewed by Katty Kay. This was part of the fourth annual Washington Ideas Forum.*held by [The Atlantic], the Aspen Institute, and the Newseum in the Annenberg Theater. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309451-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309451-10 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz talked about online consumer privacy, children online protection, and the FTC agenda. He was interviewed by Julia Angwin "Big Data: Opportunity and Risk" was a part of the [Wall Street Journal] CEO Council's fifth annual meeting, held at the Four Seasons Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309412-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309412-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former [Reuters] columnist and [New York Times] correspondent David Cay Johnston talked about his book, [The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use "Plain English" and Other Tricks to Rob You Blind], in which he reveals the ways in which corporations appear to exploit their customers and the government. Professor Johnston discussed his findings with [USA Today]'s money reporter Jayne O'Donnell. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308383-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308383-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama gave his weekly address, in which he discussed the U.S. economy and the consumer financial regulations law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309102-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309102-101 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Patrick Scott talked about issues related to reverse mortgages, including the risks involved and government oversight of the industry. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308946-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308946-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about law enforcement efforts to stop illegal robocalls. Topics included the implications for consumers, limitations and challenges for enforcement, and the varying laws surrounding robocalls. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308903-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308903-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Paul Glastris talked about his recent [Washington Monthly] piece on the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, "Too Important to Fail." He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308309-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308309-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cordray gave his semi-annual report to Congress of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In his testimony he said that the CFPB would draft a proposal to address a provision of the Credit CARD Act that required companies to consider an applicant's ability to pay before issuing a credit card. Among the other issues he addressed were mortgages, overseas money transfers, and the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial oversight law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308289-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308289-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cordray gave his semi-annual report to Congress of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Among the issues addressed in the hearing were mortgage rules, the regulation of pre-paid credit cards, the CFPB's Web site, and the bureau's authority under mortgage disclosure. Mr. Cordray told the committee that a 20 percent down payment requirement would not be a part of the bureau's new rules on home mortgages. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308152-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Inez Tenenbaum marked the 4th anniversary of bipartisan product safety legislation, which she said has led to an 80% decline in toy recalls due to lead violations. The Consumer Product Safety Commission had made news in recent days over a decision to sue two companies who had refused to stop making and selling small powerful magnets called Buckyballs. The toy was linked to injuries in children who had accidentally swallowed them. The agency had sued just one other company in the past 11 years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307507-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on on the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) implementation of the CPSC Improvement Act of 2008 and other consumer product issues. Among the issues they addressed were child product safety, the rule-making process, as well as the agency's top safety initiatives and programs, including a new database, which allowed consumers to search incident reports. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307398-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Financial industry representatives testified on consumer credit access issues related to the regulatory power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Subcommittee members raised concerns about regulation costs, over-regulation, the length of rules documents, and consumers' access to credit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307222-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307222-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cordray testified on consumer credit access issues related to the regulatory power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Subcommittee members raised concerns about regulation costs, the length of rules documents, and the definitions of abusive practices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307222-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jerry Hagstrom discussed how the drought will affect crop and food prices, and the nation economy as a whole. The drought and intense heat, affecting nearly the entire U.S., has caused a huge loss of crop yields. Hagstrom discussed that consumers are unlikely to see price changes in the immediate future, but they should expect prices to rise later in the year. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307188-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307188-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Phones lines were open for answers to the question, "Does "Made in America" matter to you?" Many people have expressed outrage over Ralph Lauren manufacturing the American Olympic outfits in China. Viewer calls were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307059-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307059-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joan Goldwasser discussed the effects of the Dodd-Frank financial regulation law on credit and debit card use, and she responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and tips for avoiding card fees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306939-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306939-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about mobile payment services and the adequacy of current regulatory structure to provide protection to consumers who use the services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306842-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306842-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hubert Humphrey III talked about the overall operational objectives of the newly created Office of Older Americans, a branch of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The CFPB grew from the passage of the Dodd-Frank 2010 financial regulations law. The Office of Older Americans is tasked to help those over the age of 62 with their financial affairs and to prevent fraud and abusive practices against seniors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306574-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306574-7 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Maureen Ohlhausen and Julie Brill were interviewed at the National Cable and Telecommunications Association in Boston. They talked about the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) enforcement role in addressing privacy and the internet, as well as how it reached settlements with Google and Facebook and other companies on privacy issues. The FTC also is looking at cramming - unauthorized or deceptive charges on consumers' telephones bills. Recently the FTC recommended that Congress write new consumer privacy legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306309-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on legislation that would expand the number of homeowners who can refinance and take advantage of record-low interest rates. The bill, co-sponsored by Senators Barbara Boxer of California and Bob Menendez of New Jersey, would apply to those who are current on their payments and whose loans are backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The bill would also eliminate all up-front fees and appraisal costs for borrowers, as well as streamline refinancing applications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306220-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on recently-released Obama administration and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) privacy reports that highlighted the need for federal legislation to give consumers baseline privacy protections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305917-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan talked about the economy, the housing market and foreclosures. In his remarks he referred to the$25 billion mortgage servicing settlement the with the top five lenders, saying the payment makes the banks pay for their treatment of people during the housing crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305431-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305431-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Derek Kravitz talked about new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule proposals for companies responsible for collecting payments from the borrower on behalf of the owner of the loan. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The rules reflect the CFPB's desire to see more transparency and more accountability from the industry. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305387-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305387-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cordray introduced new mortgage servicing industry intended to provide more transparency and accuracy. The proposed new rules include bank simplification of monthly mortgage statements, warnings before interest rate adjustments, and increased efforts to work with homeowners who have fallen behind in their payments. Following his remarks he answered questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305376-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305376-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marc Rotenberg talked about Google's new privacy policy, which allows the company to share all of the personal data it has from more than 1 billion users across all of its services. Attorneys general in 32 states have called the policy an invasion of privacy and the EU has said the policy may violate European law. Mr. Rotenberg's Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) sued the Federal Trade Commission to stop the new privacy policy. A federal court dismissed the lawsuit, but the case is being appealed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304900-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee held a briefing on the Obama administration's new Internet privacy plan. The plan calls on Congress to pass a privacy bill of rights and give the government new enforcement powers. They also answered questions from reporters about the plan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305255-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rebecca MacKinnon argues that Internet users' rights are being infringed upon by governments and corporations. The author points to the changes in Facebook's privacy policies and the demands by certain governments for Google to censor information as examples of the pressures on users to concede their personal freedoms on-line. Rebecca MacKinnon was joined by Jillian York in discussing these issues at the World Affairs Council of Northern California in San Francisco. They were interviewed by Joseph Menn and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305096-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cordray outlined a number of new rules and initiatives under consideration at the new Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB). He said the CFPB would try to craft universal mortgage servicing standards based on the government's recent settlement with large banks, with the new rules possibly released by the next January. The report indicated the CFPB had received more than 13,000 complaints over the past six months related to mortgages, credit cards and other financial products. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305214-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cordray talked about the status of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), obstacles it faces, and the direction that he wants to take the new agency. The CPFB was created by the Dodd-Frank 2010 financial regulations law and has been in operation since late July 2011. Its missions include watching for mortgage-servicing abuses and credit-card abuses by banks. President Obama named Mr. Cordray director with a recess appointment on January 4 after Republicans stalled on holding a confirmation hearing for him. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305050-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Caroline Smith DeWaal talked about federal food safety programs and new proposals to overhaul the way the Food and Drug Administration and Department of Agriculture inspect meat and other foods. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304987-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304987-6 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Erica Nuland talked about plans by U.S. and European Union regulations to investigate Google over claims that users of the Safari web browser had information collected about them, even after users applied privacy settings. She also discussed the recent "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights" released by the White House and efforts by Congressional efforts on "Do Not Track" legislation, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304964-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304964-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Louis Hyman looks at the impact of credit cards and consumer borrowing on the economy since the Great Depression. He responded to questions from members of the audience in the Rose Auditorium of the Cooper Union in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304755-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304755-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In [Our Black Year: One Family's Quest to Buy Black in America's Racially Divided Economy], Maggie Anderson wrote about the year her family spent engaged in the economic experiment of buying exclusively from African-American owned business - and how difficult that was to do in her home area of Chicago. She discussed the importance of what she calls "conscious consumerism" with [Washington Post] reporter Krissah Thompson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303641-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT