The most recent programs for the [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4236 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 17:11:35 GMT Political scholars examined the consequences of the Supreme Court's [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision on recent elections. They also responded to questions from the audience. This was the second panel of a Cato Institute forum on the Supreme Court's [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310550-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310550-2 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Political scholars examined the consequences of the Supreme Court's [[Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision and its impact on elections and politics. Former Election Commission Chairman Bradley Smith defended Citizens United ruling that allows corporations to spend unlimited money on elections, but he also addressed the need to restore political party's significance in the campaigns. The panel also discussed what policy changes should be enacted in future elections. Notable speakers included former White House Counsel Robert Bauer and former federal election commission chairman Bradley Smith. This was the first panel of a Cato Institute forum on the Supreme Court's Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310550-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Taylor talked about his background and political views, as well as election laws and reforms, such as a national holiday for voting, voter fraud and identification laws, and the Supreme Court's [Citizen's United v. Federal Election Commission] decision. Other topics included the George W. Bush administration's involvement in Iraq, and his work for President Obama's campaign. In between remarks, he played guitar and sang several songs including "Carolina in My Mind" and "Something in the Way She Moves." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309835-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kathy Kiely talked about the role money played in the 2012 election, the first national campaign of the post-[Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] Supreme Court decision. Topics included the top spenders, roles of super political action committees (SuperPacs), and efforts to rein in unregulated campaign contributions. The [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] case eliminated restrictions on corporate funding for political candidates and causes, citing that the government lacks the right to "prohibit political speech, even if the speaker is a corporation or union." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309378-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309378-5 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Biersack talked about the amount of money raised by each presidential campaign for the 2012 election, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed the effect of the Supreme Court's decision in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] on the election, and compared 2012 with previous election spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309017-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309017-4 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justin Elliott talked about ProPublica's "Free the Files" project, which seeks to reveal who is paying for political television advertisements in key "swing" states in the 2012 elections. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently began requiring television stations to put information about political ad buys online, although only the top 50 markets are required to do so. Those stations can post the files as image PDFs, resulting in no easy way to search records by the name of the ad buyer from the FCC database. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308848-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308848-5 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Political strategists and campaign consultants talked about campaign finance and the influence of super political action committees (PACs) and superPACs. They discussed the 2012 presidential nominees, unions, and campaign advertising strategy for state and presidential races. They also showed several campaign ads, and answered questions from students in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308529-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about campaign ad spending in the 2012 presidential election, the first since the Supreme Court's [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision. Erika Fowler detailed campaign spending, the types of ads running, and who is paying for them. Viveca Novak in her remarks said that the Federal Election Commission could require that ad sponsors disclose the names of their donors. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308407-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308407-3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses reviewed the [Citizens United] decision allowing corporations to spend unlimited funds in political campaigns and the effects of recent voter identification laws on low income citizens ability to vote in elections. Witnesses Anthony Johnstone, assistant professor, University of Montana School of Law, Missoula, Mont. Michael A. Carvin, partner, Jones Day Elisabeth MacNamara, president, League of Women Voters of the United States http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308129-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Bossie talked about the impact on the 2012 elections of the Supreme Court's decision on the [Citizens United] case. The decision opened the door to the creation of large political action committees (super PACs), which allow for large undisclosed donations. Topics included the First Amendment arguments made by Citizens United, the history of the case, the impact of the decision on political speech, and where the rules governing campaign finance go from here. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307721-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307721-4 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Two state supreme court justices talked about the influence of corporate money on judicial elections and decisions. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307558-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andy Kroll discussed the article he authored for [Mother Jones] Magazine, "Follow the Dark Money," about the dishonest and unreported ways campaigns have handled finance disclosures. Mr. Kroll argued that campaign finance has become a renewed issue following widespread public disapproval of the federal government and the Supreme Court case, [Citizens United]. He argued that the outrage mirrors what was seen during the 40's and 50's, and that continued public outrage could force changes to campaign disclosures. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307410-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307410-6 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sheila Krumholz talked about the latest Federal Election Commission fundraising numbers for campaigns and super political action committees (super PACs) , and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Karl Rove's and other super PACs impact on the 2012 election cycle, the individuals who are known to be major contributors to super PACs, and the returns that large contributors seek in return for their large campaign contributions. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning political talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307316-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307316-4 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on Justice Antonin Scalia's interview with C-SPAN's "Q&A" program. When asked about the Supreme Court's [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision on money in politics, he said that political ads do not have too much influence on voters, that "people are intelligent, and can discern the true from the false." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307299-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307299-2 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) campaign finance and efforts by Democrats to pass the DISCLOSE Act. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the ongoing debate regarding the "fiscal cliff," referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307227-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307227-3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nancy Ognanovich was interviewed via Skype about the action in the Senate on the DISCLOSE Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307118-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Melanie Mason talked about the Supreme Court's decision striking down a Montana ban on corporate political money, ruling 5- 4 that the controversial [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission[ ruling applies to state and local elections. Other topics included the effects of [Citizens United] on the 2012 elections, the role of outside group spending in 2012 by both super political actions committees, and campaign finance measures being considered in Congress. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306872-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306872-3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Guest Craig Holman discussed the future of campaign finance in regard to the Supreme Court [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] case. The case stated that corporations and super political action committees (super PACs) could give unlimited amounts of money to a candidate. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and other electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306629-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306629-3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Meredith McGehee talked about bipartisan campaign finance reform efforts in the Senate, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She discussed legislation that would any group that spends $10,000 or more on election ads or other political activity to file a disclosure report with the Federal Election Commission within 24 hours. Other topics included the impact of campaign finance on the 2012 elections and the Supreme Court case, [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], that allowed corporations and individuals to make unlimited campaign contributions anonymously. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-4 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from a coalition of groups held a news conference to announce their campaign to target companies that use corporate funds to contribute to super political action committees (super PACs) and non-profits in order to influence the 2012 fall elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304868-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ben Cohen talked about his company's, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, plans to help fund the Occupy Wall Street movement. He also discussed campaign finance reform and the role of small businesses in the U.S., and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Cohen participated from New York City. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304687-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304687-3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dave Levinthal talked about the emergence of super political action committees (super PACs). He explained what a super PAC is and how they were created and the role that they are playing in the 2012 campaign. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304590-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304590-3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) talked about his book [While America Sleeps: A Wake-up Call for the Post-9/11 Era], which looks at institutional failures, both domestic and abroad, leading up to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He also discussed the presidential election, President Obama's re-election chances, and the impact of super PACs and unregulated campaign money in the election cycle. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Feingold participated from the studio at Pace University in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304582-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304582-5 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Law talked about American Crossroads spending strategy in the 2012 campaign cycle. and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the amount the group has spent and raised thus far, some of the House and Senate races being targeted, negative campaign ads, and some of the issues important to the group, such as tax policy, the federal budget, and the 2010 health care law. American Crossroads is a conservative super PAC (political action committee). Super PACs were made possible by the Supreme Court decision in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], which eliminated restrictions on corporate funding for political candidates and causes. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304531-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304531-5 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen announced the reintroduction of the DISCLOSE Act, which outlaws unlimited and secret contributions to political campaigns. Representative Van Hollen, who sponsored the legislation, said that "the American people deserve a political system that is fair, transparent and accountable" and that the purpose of the bill is to get rid of secret money in politics. Leader Pelosi also spoke in support of the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. Representatives Steve Israel of New York and Keith Ellison of Minnesota also made remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304347-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Melanie Sloan talked about the history and mission of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and her Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics group's recent efforts to reform it. Other topics Ms. Sloan discussed included the impact of the Supreme Court [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision and its resulting super PACs, and the commission's frequent inability to act due to political partisanship. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304267-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304267-5 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the influence of "Super PACS" on the 2012 elections and beyond. Per the Supreme Court's 2010 ruling in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], independent expenditure-only committees, "Super PACS," may may raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, associations and individuals to spend unlimited sums in support or in opposition to political candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303832-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sheila Krumholz talked about the role of SuperPACs and their influence on the 2012 election. Topics included SuperPACs spending related to House and Senate leadership, presidential candidates, and the affect of outside spending on the 2012 elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302522-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302522-5 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Campus Progress, the youth division for the Center for American Progress, held its annual national conference. This portion of the event included former President Bill Clinton and a panel discussion on impact of the recent Supreme Court [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision on campaign fundraising. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Law of American Crossroads talked about his group's efforts to elect Republicans in the 2012 elections. American Crossroads and its 501(c)(4) organization, American Crossroads GPS, have announced plans to raise $120 million for the campaign. Among the topics Mr. Law discussed about were American Crossroads' role in the 2010 elections, the recent special election in New York's 26th Congressional District, and the economy. 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/299929-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299929-4 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the impact of the [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] Supreme Court decision on state campaign finance and disclosure laws. They also responded to questions from the audience. Washington State Attorney General McKenna moderated this session of the meeting of the National Association of Attorneys General. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298356-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298356-2 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the impact of and reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] in 2010. Following their remarks, they answered questions from audience members. This program was part of a conference focusing on the issue of money in politics and corporate power, and organized by a coalition of groups calling itself the "Movement for the People." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297647-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about the influence of corporate money in politics, the response to the Supreme Court's ruling in the case [Citizens United v. Federal Communications Commission], and strategies to counter the influence of large corporate donations in election campaigns. They also responded to questions from the audience. This program was part of a conference focusing on the issue of money in politics and corporate power, and organized by a coalition of groups calling itself the "Movement for the People." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297647-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297647-2 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the relationships between citizens and corporate culture in America. Among the issues they addressed were the role of the citizen as consumers, employees and voters in a body politic that sometimes pits citizens against corporate influences. They also answered questions from the audience. This program was part of a conference focusing on the issue of money in politics and corporate power, and organized by a coalition of groups calling itself the "Movement for the People." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297647-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297647-4 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Political directors and consultants talked about campaign spending and political advertising during the 2010 midterm elections. They also focused on campaign fund raising, the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling, and ways in which large spending funds and political action committees influenced the election. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297051-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297051-2 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Political directors and consultants talked about campaign spending and political advertising during the 2010 midterm elections. They also focused on campaign fund raising, the [Citizens United] Supreme Court ruling, and ways in which large spending funds and political action committees influenced the election. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297051-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Campaign finance experts talked about the role of money in campaigns and American politics, and they answered questions from audience members. Charlie Cook in his remarks said that candidates spend so much time raising money that they lack the time to connect with voters. Other topics included the role of independent voters in 2006, 2008, and 2010 elections; and the Supreme Court ruling on [Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission]. Lenny Mendonca moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296500-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296500-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Reid Wilson talked about the role of money in some of the most competitive 2010 midterm congressional races. 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/296115-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296115-3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Law professors and political scholars analyzed the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. The 5-4 ruling from January 2010 eliminated restrictions on campaign spending by outside groups. Congressional Democrats tried to pass a bill in response that would have required greater disclosure for campaign spending, but the measure failed to pass the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296061-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kenneth Doyle talked about Campaign 2010 and future elections. Topics included the [Citizens United] Supreme Court case, congressional efforts to change corporate contributions to campaigns, and recent decisions at the Federal Election Commission. Mr. Doyle also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a week-long "Washington Journal" series on politics. The product IDs for the other parts are 295275-6, 295243-5, 295311-5, and 295255-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295298-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295298-5 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talk about [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] and its impact on business corporations, unions, and nonprofit organizations. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292104-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about campaign spending legislation being debated in the Senate, and already passed by the House. The bill, called the DISCLOSE Act, was crafted in response to a Supreme Court ruling which said corporations have the right to spend unlimited amounts of money on political campaigns. In his remarks, President Obama said failure to pass the bill would guarantee millions in corporate spending during the upcoming midterm elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294755-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294755-3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fredreka Schouten talked about the latest campaign finance figures on money raised and spent by House and Senate candidates through June 30, 2010. She also discussed [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], the Supreme Court decision that allows unlimited spending by corporations and unions on campaign ads, and spending among independent and so-called "527" advocacy groups. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294739-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294739-5 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Bossie, President of Citizens United and Citizens United Productions, talks about his career and activism. On its website, Citizens United describes itself as "an organization dedicated to restoring our government to citizens' control." The organization includes the American Sovereignty Project, which lobbies Congress on issues of concern. David Bossie has been with Citizens United since its beginning in 1992. Prior to that he was chief investigator for the House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform during the Clinton Administration. In his role as head of Citizens United Productions, he has produced 12 documentaries in the last six years. They include "Hillary: The Movie" which became the basis for a recent Supreme Court decision (Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission) on campaign financing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292082-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Chris Van Hollen and Senator Charles Schumer spoke to reporters about legislation they are introducing to address the recent Supreme Court ruling on [Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission]. The legislation includes disclosure requirements, disclaimers on television ads, a ban on ads from foreign corporations, and requires reasonable access to television ads for all candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292059-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on President Obama's criticism of the Supreme Court 5-4 decision in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] in his State of the Union address and Justice Samuel Alito's reaction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291750-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291750-8 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the impact of [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] on the election of state court judges. The decision eliminated restrictions on corporate funding for political candidates and causes, citing that the government lacks the right to "prohibit political speech, even if the speaker is a corporation or union." Following their discussion, panelists responded to audience members' questions. This program was the second panel of a day-long Georgetown Law Center and Aspen Institute event on state courts and recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291663-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291663-2 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor spoke about selecting state judges at a day-long conference on state courts and recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. In her remarks she said the recent campaign finance ruling in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] creates "a problem for an independent judiciary" if more corporate spending in campaigns for state judgeships becomes prevalent. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291663-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291663-3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT In America & the Courts were reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the campaign finance case [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. On Thursday, January 21, 2010, in a 5 to 4 decision, the Supreme Court struck down limits on what corporations and unions can spend on political campaigns. This program includes portions of: Statements from Senator Mitch McConnell's attorney, Floyd Abrams, and Citizens United president David Bossie. Program ID 291533-1. Reaction from Democratic Campaign Committee Chairs Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Chris Van Hollen. Program ID 291535-1. Steve Hoersting, from the Center for Competitive Politics, American University Constitutional Law Professor Jamin Raskin discussing the decision the next day on "Washington Journal." Program ID 291553-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291571-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Students from the University of Denver, George Mason University, and University of the District of Columbia participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. The guest speaker was Chris Cillizza. He talked about the 2010 midterm elections. Topics included the election of Scott Brown to former Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy's seat and the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance. This course was a partnership between C-SPAN, The Cable Center, and the University of Denver. The copyright for this program is held by The Cable Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291436-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT