The most recent programs for the Privatization Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4068 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, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 03:34:41 GMT John Stossel contends that the government and politicians, regardless of political affiliation, are incapable of addressing the political and social issues facing the United States. The author, host of Fox Business Network's Stossel, argues that Americans need to think as individuals and stop looking to the government for assistance. Mr. Stossel presented his thoughts on a range of subjects, from free trade and health insurance to education. He also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Harvard Club in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305390-1 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dina Rasor and Robert Bauman talked about the book they co-authored, [Betraying Our Troops: The Destructive Results of Privatizing War,] published by Palgrave Macmillan. They described the use of private contractors in Iraq and argued that the impact of privatization on the military has been negative. After their presentation they responded to audience members' questions. The event was held at the First Congregational Church. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199973-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199973-1 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Singer discussed his new book, [Corporate Warriors: The Rise of the Privatized Military Industry], published by Cornell University Press. The book explores how private, specialized military firms have changed the ways in which wars are fought. The author asserts that governments are seeking out these corporations because of their cost efficiency, which sometimes comes through excessive cost cutting. Many of these companies employ former military officials as consultants and executives. However, contractors are not bound by military law and can be deployed more flexibly. There are also competing loyalties and priorities. After his presentation, the author answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178792-1 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Walker and Professor Light debated both sides of competitive sourcing, or, using outside sources to compete with some federal organizations to lower costs of purchasing or employment. After their presentations and responses to each other, they answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178176-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178176-1 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Marlin talked about the Federal Aviation Administration plan permit privatization of air traffic control operations at some airports. Opponents of the plan, including Ms. Marlin, argued that it would put the jobs of federal air traffic controllers in jeopardy, and would compromise the safety and security of air travel. Supporters of the plan said that private air control towers provided the same services at significant cost savings over federal towers. Ms. Marlin responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. A video clip from the September 10 Washington Journal program with FAA Administrator Marion Blakey was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178181-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178181-5 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Blakey talked about the Federal Aviation Administration plan permit privatization of air traffic control operations at some airports. Supporters of the plan said that private air control towers provided the same services at significant cost savings over federal towers. Opponents of the plan argued that it would put the jobs of federal air traffic controllers in jeopardy, and might compromise security. Ms. Blakey responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178120-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178120-5 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Ignagni talked about the benefits of competition between Medicare and private health plans. She said that the private sector could often provide individuals with a superior alternative, and urged that private plans be allowed to compete with Medicare. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177525-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177525-4 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cahlink talked about the Bush Administration's plans to open government jobs, specifically in the Defense Department, to private sector competition. The proposal includes procedures for 850,000 federal workers to compete against private contractors for their jobs every three to five years. He responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177379-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177379-2 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Presidential Commission on Privatization, established in September of 1987 to determine what operations currently run by the government could be transferred to the private sector, heard testimony from professors, administrators and non-profits about the plusses and minuses of privatization options for the Air Traffic Control System. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/930-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/930-1 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT