The most recent programs for the Waco, TX Cult Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=495 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:00:14 GMT Former ATF agents gave firsthand accounts of the raid on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas in April of 1993. They talked about the buildup to the raid, what they felt went wrong, and the investigation that followed. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310880-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310880-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Benedict talked about his book [No Bone Unturned: The Adventures of a Top Smithsonian Forensic Scientist and the Legal Battle for America's Oldest Skeletons], published by HarperCollins. He described the behind-the-scenes activities of forensic anthropologist Douglas Owsley. Then Dr. Owsley, the subject of the book, delivered a presentation on his work in Waco, Texas after the clash between ATF and the Branch Davidians. He also showed slides of his work in Kennewick, Washington after the discovery of the skeletal remains of a 9,600-year-old man ("Kennewick Man"). A question and answer session followed the presentations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168471-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Limbaugh appeared on "The Sean Hannity Show" to discuss his book [Absolute Power: The Legacy of Corruption in the Clinton-Reno Justice Department], published by Regnery Publishing. Mr. Limbaugh argued that the Clinton Administration used the Justice Department as an instrument with which to aggrandize power and advance their political agenda. He criticized Janet Reno for politicizing the law, and illustrated his argument with references to specific issues such as Waco, Elian Gonzalez, and the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Mr. Limbaugh responded to viewer calls during the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163400-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Danforth, special counsel for the Waco Investigation, testified about the preliminary findings in the investigation of 1993 siege and fire at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas. He said that in 95% of the questions he was charged to answer, he had concluded that federal agents did not start the fire and that the U.S. military was not used improperly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158432-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Danforth announced his findings in the investigation of the government's role in the Waco tragedy. He said he had reached the conclusion, on 95 percent of the questions he was charged to answer, that government agents did not start the fire, government agents did not shoot at the Davidians, and the U.S. military was not used improperly. He placed responsibility for the incident on David Koresh and his followers. He also replied to media questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158355-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panel members discussed the incidents at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, and the shootout at Ruby Ridge, Idaho. They were very critical of government actions related to these incidents. They also responded to audience questions. Mr. Walter wrote [Every Knee Shall Bow], published by Public Affairs Books. Mr. Thibodeau and Mr. Whiteson wrote [A Place Called Waco: A Survivor's Story], published by Public Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156773-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156773-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Thibodeau talked about his book, [A Place Called Waco: A Survivor's Story], written with Leon Whiteson and published by Public Affairs. He focused on his experience as one of only nine survivors of the fire on April 19, 1993, after the attack on the Branch Davidian compound by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). After his prepared remarks he answered questions from members of the audience. Scenes of his book signing were also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152592-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Waxman talked to reporters about the new investigation of the government assault on a Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. He said that the committee which had originally investigated the incident had known for four years that the FBI had used potentially flammable tear-gas canisters in the raid and released the records in the committee's possession. After his remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152050-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Gephardt talked with reporters about tax cut legislation, the Waco investigation, and clemency for Puerto Rican terrorists. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151988-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151988-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Reno announced that former Senator Danforth would conduct an independent investigation into allegations that the FBI had covered up information about the 1993 assault on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. Senator Danforth said that his inquiry would focus on whether officials gave false statements to previous investigators, whether government agents had actually killed people, or whether they had started or contributed to the deadly fire at the compound. After his remarks he answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151980-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151980-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lott talked to reporters about the Senate agenda, the tax cut bill, the Waco investigation, and the pardoning of Puerto Rican nationals. After his prepared remarks he answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151959-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151959-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Reno told reporters that she would demand the facts to determine whether the FBI played any role in starting a deadly fire during a 1993 assault on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas. She also said that she would appoint an independent investigator to reexamine the case after new evidence arose that potential incendiary devices were used in part of the 1993 operation. After her remarks she answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151891-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151891-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT FBI footage of a 1993 assault on a Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151903-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Coalition members called for an independent investigation of the 1993 raid on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. They criticized the Clinton administration for what they termed the continuous "harassment" of religious and political groups in the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151867-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Reno talked to reporters about the suspected use of pyrotechnic devices during the standoff against the Branch Davidian cult in Waco, Texas six years ago. She stressed that a full investigation has been ordered into the allegations. After her prepared remarks she answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151795-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hillman talked about the allegations of wrongdoing by the Justice Department during the siege of the Branch Davidian cult in Waco, Texas six years ago. He focused on the credibility of the Justice Department after these accusations. He responded to viewer's telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151810-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors discussed their books dealing with extremist movements in America. They spoke about the Waco standoff, the Oklahoma City bombing, and other instances of extremist movements. They focused on what drives ordinary citizens into this extremist behavior. After their prepared remarks questions were taken from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/116702-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Subcommittee members gathered to vote on the final report on the 10 day investigation. The chair and ranking members made widely different comments on the report, which criticized the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms agency, the FBI and the Department of the Treasury. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73813-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73813-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Schumer and Conyers, the ranking members of the special committee which investigated the Branch Davidian standoff in Waco, Texas, responded to the report released by Republicans. They criticized the content of the report and how the Republican released it to the press with no warning to them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73541-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73541-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives McCollum and Zeliff, the co-chairs of the special committee which investigated the Branch Davidian standoff in Waco, Texas, briefed reporters on the committee report. They outlined how the report criticizes both the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Justice for their handling of the situation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73515-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73515-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dees talked about the militia movement one year after the Oklahoma City bombing. He is on a national tour to publicize his new book which criticizes white supremacist groups. His organization has tracked approximately 800 groups in the U.S. ranging from militant tax protestors to domestic terrorists. He stated that the common belief in the militia movement is that there is a conspiracy to disarm U.S. citizens and turn the nation over to an evil international government. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Dees took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71246-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The committee continued its investigation of the March 1993 incident at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas. Several hostage and negotiation specialists who participated in the raid testified about their procedures. Former compound resident Craddock was brought from federal prison to testify. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68061-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68050-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on the actions of the government concerning the March 1993 siege of an armed religious cult near Waco, Texas. The government originally raided the cult for federal weapons violations. A 51-day siege ensued, ended by an FBI attempt to pressure the cult to surrender through the use of tear gas, during which the cult compound burnt to the ground. Eighty cult members, including their leader David Koresh, died in the fire. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68019-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Kellman talked about the highlights of the House Waco hearings and how she covered them for her newspaper. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66868-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Holmes talked about Department of Defense assistance to federal law enforcement officials during the Waco crisis. This piece agrees with Mon-pm FNS file. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66547-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66547-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Goldstein talked about how he covered the Waco hearings and what resulted from the hearings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66918-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66918-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In continuing testimony on 1993 raids on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, former cult member Doyle described the final hours inside the compound and his escape after the fire started. He denied that that the fire which killed 80 cult members was started by David Koresh or others inside. Other witnesses declared that the fire was deliberately set inside the compound. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66478-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Jackson talked his views of the highlights of the House Waco hearings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66869-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66869-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The joint subcommittees are investigating the failed February 28, 1993 Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau raid on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in which four ATF agents were killed. Also under investigation is the April 19 FBI raid of the compound with tanks and tear gas and the resultant fire in which 80 cult members died, including their leader David Koresh. Former Associate Attorney General and President Clinton friend Hubbell testified that the president never tried to influence the decision to use tear gas to the the Branch Davidian standoff. Mr. Sessions and other current and former FBI officials confirmed this. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66385-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66385-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The joint subcommittees are investigating the failed February 28, 1993 Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau raid on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in which four ATF agents were killed. Also under investigation is the April 19 FBI raid on the compound with tanks and tear gas and the resultant fire in which 80 cult members died, including their leader David Koresh. F.B.I. officials and experts testified about the CS gas attacks on the Davidian compound that preceded the fire. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66357-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bunting talked about the course and impact of the House Waco hearings and how he has covered them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66870-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In continuing testimony on 1993 raids on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, chemical and medical experts testified about the use of CS gas in the April 19 raid. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66886-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Various reporters who covered the hearings talked about their execution and their impact. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66867-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66871-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66871-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66823-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Reno testified about her role in the situation, especially her decision to use CS gas in the April 19 raid on the compound. She also testified about how much President Clinton knew about the situation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66515-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66515-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Reno testified about her role in the situation, especially her decision to use CS gas in the April 19 raid on the compound. She also testified about how much President Clinton knew about the situation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66514-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66514-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT First live portion begins with Mrs. Slaught questioning. ends with 45 min recess. Attorney General Reno testified about her role in the situation, especially her decision to use CS gas in the April 19 raid on the compound. She also testified about how much President Clinton knew about the situation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66445-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT F.B.I. officials testified about the negotiations process and the fire at the compound on April 19. This piece goes through end of first panel FNS is where? http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66434-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66434-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In continuing testimony on 1993 raids on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, Assistant Secretary Noble rebutted arguments that his report of the Waco incidents was a cover-up. The report was extremely critical of some Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms officials. Director Magaw, installed a the new ATF director after the Noble report, described extensive structural and procedural changes in the agency in an attempt to rebuild public confidence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66332-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Reno took reporters' questions on the House hearings concerning the Waco incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66391-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In continuing testimony on 1993 raids on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, federal agents testified about the two raids on the compound and the 51-day negotiations process between them. Chemical and medical experts testified about the use of CS gas in the April 19 raid. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66443-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In continuing testimony on 1993 raids on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, federal agents testified about the two raids on the compound and the 51-day negotiations process between them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66442-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66442-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The joint subcommittees are investigating the failed February 28, 1993 Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau raid on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in which four ATF agents were killed. Also under investigation is the April 19 FBI raid of the compound with tanks and tear gas and the resultant fire in which 80 cult members died, including their leader David Koresh. Federal agents testified about the two raids on the compound and the 51-day negotiations process between them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66351-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In continuing testimony on 1993 raids on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas law enforcement officials testified about their investigation of the Branch Davidian compound after the April 19 raid. Religious experts testified about Davidian beliefs and way of life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66441-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In continuing testimony on 1993 raids on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, attorneys for Branch Davidian leaders David Koresh and Steve Schneider testified about Davidian religious beliefs and way of life, especially those of Mr. Koresh. They both claimed that the April 19 raid was a tragic mistake caused by federal officials' incompetence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66439-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The joint subcommittees investigated the failed February 28, 1993 Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau raid on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas in which four ATF agents were killed. Also under investigation is the April 19, 1993 FBI raid on the compound with tanks and tear gas and the resultant fire in which 80 cult members died, including their leader David Koresh. Attorneys for Branch Davidian leaders Koresh and Steve Schneider, testified about Davidian religious beliefs and way of life, especially those of Mr. Koresh. They both claimed that the April 19 raid was a tragic mistake caused by federal officials' incompetence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66327-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66327-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In continuing testimony on 1993 raids on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, Assistant Secretary Noble rebutted arguments that his report on the Waco incidents was a cover-up. The reported was extremely critical of some Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms officials. Director Magaw, installed as the new ATF director after the Noble report, described extensive structural and procedural changes in the agency in an attempt to rebuild public confidence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66331-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In continuing testimony on 1993 raids on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, ATF officials and others testified about the February 28 raid on the Branch Davidian compound and whether the raid should have been aborted. Reps. McCollum and Zeliff were co-chairmen of the joint subcommittee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66330-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT