The most recent programs for the Alito, Samuel Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=499 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, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 02:26:12 GMT Justice Samuel Alito was at the U.S. Supreme Court for a formal investiture as a Supreme Court justice. After the investiture he was seen posing with his family for pictures at the U.S. Supreme Court. Then Justice Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts walked down the Supreme Court steps where Justice Alito was re-joined by his family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191238-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191238-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT A ceremonial swearing-in ceremony was held for Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. in the East Room of the White House. He had officially been sworn-in the previous day immediately following his confirmation by the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191003-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republican Judiciary Committee members spoke to reporters about the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Senate vote was 58-42, with four Democrats joining 54 Republics for confirmation. Following their remarks, the senators responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Other Republican committee members were present but did not speak. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190979-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Ben S. Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190969-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190969-2 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Samuel Alito to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Late in the day a cloture motion on the debate passed by 72 to 25, allowing for a final vote on confirmation the following day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190942-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190942-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McClellan spoke to reporters about President Bush's intentions to nominate Ed Lazear to be a member of the Council of Economic Advisors. He also talked about the plans for the State of the Union address. Following his remarks, Mr. McClellan responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Among the topics he discussed was the confirmation voting procedure for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito, terrorist surveillance, reauthorization of the Patriot Act, tax reform, and the parliamentary elections in Palestine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190967-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190967-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed, Mr. Curran spoke about Congressional issues. Among the topics he addressed were reauthorization of the Patriot Act, House leadership elections, the confirmation vote for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito, and lobbying reform legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190945-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190945-6 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts highlighted events from the week about the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. On Tuesday, January 24, 2006: The Senate Judiciary Committee, in a 10 to 8 party-line vote, sent the nomination of Samuel Alito to the full Senate for approval. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter spoke to reporters about the hearing on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito and announced that debate on the Senate floor would begin the next day. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Patrick Leahy spoke to the press about why they did not approve of the nomination of Judge Alito. On Wednesday, January 25, 2006, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) opened the Senate debate on confirming the nomination of Judge Alito. On the same day floor debate included Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), and on Thursday, January 26, Senator Trent Lott (R-MS). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190941-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke in his weekly radio address about the confirmation process for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. He listed qualifications of Judge Alito and said senators should have an up-or-down vote on a nominee who "understands that the role of a judge is to strictly interpret the law." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190947-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate resumed debate over the confirmation of Samuel Alito as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. During periods of debate graphics were displayed showing published and publicly stated indications of expected votes on confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190911-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Allen spoke via telephone about Senate debate on the confirmation of Samuel Alito as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190957-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate resumed debate over the confirmation of Samuel Alito as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. During periods of debate graphics were displayed showing published and publicly stated indications of expected votes on confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190899-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190899-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting with President Bush, former law clerks for Judge Samuel Alito talked to reporters about his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court and the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote to recommend confirmation to the Senate. They also answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190910-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190910-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting with former clerks for Judge Samuel Alito, President Bush spoke about the clerks' support of Judge Alito's nomination and the recommendation by the Senate Judiciary Committee that he be confirmed to a position on the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190901-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190901-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate began consideration of the nomination of Samuel Alito to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. During the debate graphics showing published reports of senator's expected votes on confirmation were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190884-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senator Obama responded to questions and comments from reporters about his trip to Iraq and his meeting with the Iraqi president. He discussed the political atmosphere in Iraq following the elections, as well as his reason for voting against confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190920-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190920-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed, Mr. Cusack spoke about hearings on lobbying and ethics reforms. He also talked about the possibility of a filibuster by Democrats in opposition of confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190832-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190832-6 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McClellan spoke to reporters about economic growth and the confirmation process for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Among the topics he addressed were the Pakistani air strike, damage from Hurricane Katrina, softwood lumber from Canada, and reconstruction in the Persian Gulf. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190877-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senate Minority Leader Reid and Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee spoke to reporters about the confirmation process for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Among their concerns were the role of executive power, the protection of privacy, and the voting record of the nominee. Following their remarks, the senators responded to questions and comments from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190863-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190863-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Chairman Arlen Specter and other Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee spoke to reporters about the confirmation process for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. They compared his confirmation hearings to those of Democratic Party nominees and talked about the role of partisan politics in Judge Alito's confirmation process. Following their remarks, they responded to questions and comments from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190863-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190863-2 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Following the Senate Judiciary Committee vote to recommend confirmation of Judge Alito's appointment to the Supreme Court, telephone lines were open for comments on the committee proceedings and Judge Alito's nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190870-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Committee members voted on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. They spoke for ten minutes prior to their vote on whether to recommend confirmation by the senate, focusing on Judge Alito's statements to the committee, judicial temperament, qualifications as both a government attorney and judge, and views on several issues ranging from abortion to executive poser. The committee voted along party lines to narrowly recommend confirmation. A tally of the vote based on published reports and members' statements was shown throughout the proceedings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190744-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190744-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senator Nelson talked about his support for the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190824-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190824-4 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on news of the day. Callers discussed their thoughts on possible confirmation for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190824-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190824-3 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito spent a day on Capitol Hill meeting with senators including Democrats Tom Carper of Delaware and Robert Menendez of New Jersey. Former Senator Dan Coats and Special Assistant to the President Jamie Brown accompanied Judge Alito. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190816-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senator Leahy spoke about the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr., the Supreme Court, and presidential power. He announced his opposition to the nomination of Judge Alito and said he would vote against confirmation of the nominee. Senator Leahy listed his voting record for previous Republican nominees and cited Judge Alito's writings and dissents as instrumental in his decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190793-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed, Mr. Curran spoke about the confirmation proceedings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. He also talked about a hearing on the domestic surveillance program to be chaired by Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190782-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190782-7 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed from New York City, Judge Charles Pickering, a retired judge whose nomination to the 5th Circuit Court was successfully filibustered by Senate Democrats in 2001, discussed his experiences to illustrate his belief that the confirmation process has become extremely partisan and divisive. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Charles Willis Pickering is the author of [Supreme Chaos: The Politics of Judicial Confirmation & the Culture War], published by Stroud and Hall Publishers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190724-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190724-3 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, Mr. Goldman spoke about the confirmation proceedings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. He talked about the decision on January 16 by the Senate Judiciary Committee to delay the vote on the nomination by a week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190723-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190723-8 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held titled, "Scrutinizing Judge Alito: Does the Process Work?" Panelists discussed the confirmation debate involving U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr., its effect on the state of the confirmation process, the historical context of confirmation debates, and the relationship between Congress and the Supreme Court. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Taylor moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190757-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190757-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, T. R. Goldman, a Congressional correspondent for the [Legal Times], spoke about the confirmation proceedings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. He talked about the decision on January 16 by the Senate Judiciary Committee to delay the vote on the nomination by a week. Telephone lines were open for comments on news of the day. Callers talked about their reaction to former Vice President Al Gore's speech on January 16, 2006 at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. Participating by telephone from Pascagoula, Mississippi, Mr. South spoke about a scheduled press conference with Senator Trent Lott (R-MS). The senator is expected to announce his political future plans in the U.S. Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190723-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on news of the day. Among the topics callers discussed was leadership in the African-American community and the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to the U.S. Supreme Court. A brief video clip of the C-SPAN School Bus was shown. The bus began a tour in Jonesboro, Arkansas and was in Oklahoma for the day. The bus was scheduled to reach San Diego, California at the end of the month. The tour was co-sponsored with Cox Communication Systems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190622-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190622-3 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Charles Cooper talked about his support for the confirmation of Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Alito was Mr. Cooper's deputy in the Office of Legal Counsel in the Justice Department during the Reagan Administration. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190622-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190622-2 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Kathy Kiely talked about the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. She also spoke about elections in the House of Representatives for Republican leadership. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190621-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190621-2 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke in his weekly radio address about nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to the U.S. Supreme Court. He talked about the nominee's academics, integrity, and accomplishments that earned him a unanimous rating of "well qualified" by the American Bar Association, their highest possible rating. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190698-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190698-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Professor Tushnet talked about the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito, Jr. He spoke about the usefulness of the confirmation process itself. The guest responded to telephone callers and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190620-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190620-2 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Gonzales spoke to reporters about the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to be associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Among the topics he talked about were the nominee's responses to questioning during the confirmation hearing. Following his remarks, the attorney general responded to questions and comments from the reporters. He addressed topics including the National Security Agency domestic surveillance program and the qualifications of Judge Alito. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190720-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Following the conclusion of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to be an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Chairman Arlen Specter responded to questions and comments from reporters. He talked about the Senate schedule for a vote on the nomination and the likelihood of partisanship affecting the vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190506-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Leaders from civil rights and other advocacy groups spoke in opposition to the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to the U.S. Supreme Court. They talked about his voting records as a federal judge, as well as documents written while in the U.S. Solicitor General's office. Following their remarks, they responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Among the topics they addressed was the "Stop Alito" advertisement campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190712-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McClellan spoke to reporters about President Bush's meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Following brief remarks, he responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Among the topics he discussed was the nuclear threat in Iran, confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito, and the immigration system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190697-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed from Room 216 of the Hart Senate Office Building, Mr. Kane was interviewed about the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Among the topics he discussed was the plan by Democrats to delay the confirmation vote by a week and the announcement by Senate Judiciary Chairman Arlen Specter (R-PA) that he would vote in favor of confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190734-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT The final panel of witnesses testified about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Among the topics they addressed were his qualifications and experience as both a government lawyer and appeals court judge, past decisions and comments on various issues, his judicial temperament, and judicial activism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-3 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT A panel of lawyers, legal scholars and representatives of groups in opposition to Judge Samuel Alito's nomination to the U.S. Supreme court testified about his qualifications for associate justice, past opinions and positions as a judge and government lawyer, and his judicial temperament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-2 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT A panel of legal scholars testified about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Among the topics they addressed were his qualifications and experience as both a government lawyer and appeals court judge, past decisions and comments on various issues, his judicial temperament, and judicial activism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines are open for comments on news of the day. Callers discussed the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. They also talked about the necessity for confirmation hearings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190619-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed from Room 216 of the Hart Senate Office Building, Mr. Hurt was interviewed about the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Among the topics he discussed was the panel of judges, the first time judges had testified for a Supreme Court nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190693-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190693-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Following the end of the fourth day of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, telephone lines were open for comments on the third day of hearings on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Program included footage from the fourth day of hearings inside the Hart Senate Office Building. Scenes were shown of the inside of the confirmation hearing room. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190709-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190709-6 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the fourth day of hearings on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. The program included footage from an interview with Representative Charles Gonzalez (D-TX), Chair of the Hispanic Caucus Judiciary Initiative, and coverage from inside the Hart Senate Office Building following the end of the fourth day of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Scenes were shown of the inside of the confirmation hearing room. Participating by video feed from Room 216 of the Hart Senate Office Building, Mr. Hurt was interviewed about the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Among the topics he discussed was the panel of judges, the first time judges had testified for a Supreme Court nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190709-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190709-5 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT A panel of legal experts testified about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Among the topics they addressed were his qualifications for office, past experience as a government lawyer and judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals, his judicial philosophy, past positions on various issues, and his political ideology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-4 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the fourth day of hearings on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Program included live coverage from inside the Hart Senate Office Building during an afternoon recess. Scenes were shown of the inside of the confirmation hearing room. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190709-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190709-4 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT