The most recent programs for the 1993-94 Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=5436 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, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 21:58:18 GMT The topic of this meeting of the class on the Clinton presidency was the politics of health care reform. Dr. Elders served as Surgeon General in 1993 and 1994. She argued the case for universal health coverage and was a spokesperson for President Clinton's health care reform effort. Mr. Jennings served under Former President Clinton as senior health policy advisor and deputy assistant for domestic policy. While serving in the administration, his primary role was to develop and incorporate the president's health care initiatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176330-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton announced his support for legislation to extend prescription drug coverage to all military retirees. He also spoke about permanent trade relations with China, the future of Social Security, and the campaigns of Vice President Gore and the First Lady. He also responded to comments and questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157178-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lockhart responded to media questions about Elian Gonzalez, the president's new health care proposal, and the issue of the confederate flag on the South Carolina state house. There are video difficulties occasionally in this program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154820-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Broder talked about the book he wrote with Haynes Johnson, [The System: The American Way of Politics at the Breaking Point], published by Little, Brown and Company. The book examines in detail how "the system" of congressional partisanship prevented a reform of the U.S. health care system by the Clinton administration in 1993-94. Both co-authors are Pulitzer Prize winners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71389-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Senator Frist talked about the 4th of July holiday, the Republican efforts in Congress to decrease the size of government, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65984-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65984-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT At this public affairs forum, various speakers talked about several current issues. Senator Packwood talked about the status of health care reform and the failure to pass a plan during the 1994 session. Mr. Greenberg talked about the effects of polls on politics, especially presidential politics. Mr. Barbour also talked about the midterm elections, especially Republican prospects for these elections. After each person spoke, he also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60455-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT In his weekly address, President Clinton focused on the passage of the crime bill, citing the benefits of its many provisions. The President discussed how the bill will provide for additional police officers, prohibit juveniles from ongoing handguns, and ban assault weapons. He also emphasized that Americans must continue the fight for health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59893-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Senator Mitchell talked about several topics including health care reform, crime legislation, and U.S. policy toward Cuba. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59880-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59880-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Journalists discussed yesterday's passage of the Crime Bill, the progress of health care reform legislation, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59872-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59872-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Forbes in the studio and Ms. Tucker by satellite talked about events in the news, including the passage of the crime bill by the House and health care reform in the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59752-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59752-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Interviews, video clips and vignettes illustrated the political issues and events of the previous week. Mr. Roberts and Representative Morella talked about the events in the news, including the crime legislation in the House, the 1994 and 1996 elections, and U.S policy concerning Cuban refugees. Mr. Waller by telephone discussed the security of nuclear weapon material in the former Soviet region. Ms. Rovner talked about the status of congressional health care reform legislation. Mrs. Gore talked about her recent trip to Rwanda and the status of the Clinton administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59725-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59725-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments on health care reform and crime legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59650-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59650-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Reverend Jackson spoke about the need for health care reform legislation. He stated that the current debate should highlight the plight of minorities throughout the country who cannot afford proper health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59607-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59607-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton discussed several current issues including crime legislation, health care reform, Whitewater, and her life at the White House. The interview came the morning after the House voted down the rule for the crime legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59469-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Burman spoke about the financing of the health care reform legislation currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate. He analyzed the tax burden which will accompany the legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59363-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The correspondents spoke about several issues including the president's defeat on the crime bill and the appointment of a new Whitewater prosecutor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59478-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed the latest news including the investigation into the Whitewater incident, the situation in Haiti, and congressional debate on the president's health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59303-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59303-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Senator Dole and Representatives Michel and Gingrich spoke with reporters following a Republican leadership meeting at the U.S. Capitol. They discussed the House and Senate compromise health care reform bills and the chances of their swift movement through Congress. In addition, Senator Dole took questions on the possible invasion of Haiti. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59232-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bohannon spoke about several subjects including his work on the radio and concerning the president's health care reform legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59194-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59194-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Center spoke about their findings concerning lobbying on health care reform legislation. They concluded that insider lobbying has purchased trips, funded reelection campaigns, and sponsored "education outings." Following the disclosure of the findkings, the executive director took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58844-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58844-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Governors Campbell and Dean talked about health care reform before a plenary session of the governors discused the subject. They also talked about the focus of this meeting, and the role of the National Governors' Association in influencing federal legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58715-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58715-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the idea of community rating--a method of determining how much people have to pay to obtain health care coverage based on aspects of the community in which they live. They also examined the more general issue of whether individuals should have to pay the same amouunt for coverage or whether their health and age should factor into the amount they pay. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58654-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The evolution of the "Harry and Louise" ads was shown. Two ads, paid for by the Coalition for Health Care Choices, opposed President Clinton's health care plan. Two other ads, paid for by the Democratic Party, urged citizens to contact members of Congress to support the president's plan. All the ads featured the characters "Harry" and "Louise." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58575-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed events in the news, including health care reform and the change of leadership in North Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58571-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT This morning talk show covered a variety of topics including the latest developments in the O.J. Simpson case, health care reform and the mayoral race in the District of Columbia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58487-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The White House program is INCOMPLETE. The first portion is on this program from 4:43 to 5:00 p.m. ET, at which time it is interrupted for five minutes by the U.S. House of Representatives. See program 58398-2 for the resumption of the program at 5:05 p.m. ET. President Clinton welcomed representatives from the small business community to the White House South Lawn for a discussion on health care reform. Specific topics included universal coverage, cost control, and Senator Dole's alternative health care plan. Following introductions by Mr. Bowles, the first lady, and a small business owner, the president spoke about health care reform and the effect the Dole alternative plan will have on small businesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58398-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee commented on a meeting they had with President Clinton this morning at the White House. Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy chairs the committee and led the delegation of senators to the White House. The focus of the meeting was on the health care bill that has been voted out of the Senate Labor Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58397-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Guests discussed the major news stories of the week, including health care reform and the situation in North Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58194-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58194-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Foley sat for a photo with dozens of YMCA youth leaders and spoke briefly about a number of issues including the situation in North Korea, crime legislation, health care reform, and the conflict in former Yugoslavia. After a short statement, he took a few questions from the youth leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57818-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57818-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kassebaum spoke in opposition to the health care reform bill currently in markup in the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57226-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57226-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke to the International Women's Media Foundation concerning the importance of health care reform for the health of women and children in the U.S. She stated that "women have a greater stake in the health care reform debate than men." She also answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57225-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Following a short break, the Ways and Means Committee discussed the markup for the health care reform plan. Mr. McDermott spoke abou his single-payer plan and Representative Thomas discussed the minority plan which would eliminate mandates on small businesses. A large number of photograpers were present due to continued speculation concerning the future of Ways and Means Chairman Rostenkowski. Representative Rostenkowski will likely be indicted for his role in the House Post Office scandal three years ago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57259-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57259-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Minority staff members outlined the details of the minority health care reform plan during a markup hearing. Representative McDermott, himself a physician, spoke about his plan which is a single-payer plan controlled by the government. A large number of photographers were present due to continued speculation concerning the future of Ways and Means Chairman Rostenkowski. Representative Rostenkowski will likely be indicted for his participation in the House Post Office scandal three years ago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57223-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57223-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stringer discussed the recent elections in South Africa andthe majority victory on the part of the African National Committee candidate Nelson Mandela. These were the first free elections in South Africa's history. Following the short speech by Mr. Stringer, Ms. Baggett discussedthe president's health care reform plan and the need for grass roots support. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56688-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Tittsworth spoke about the president's health care reform plan and the alternative plans from both Republican and Democratic members of the House and Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56687-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton and citizens from Cranston, Rhode Island; New Haven, Connecticut; and Springfield, Massachusetts participated in a televised town hall meeting on health care reform. The broadcast originated from WJAR-TV studios in Cranston. The President focused on the principles of his health reform plan: guaranteeing private insurance for all Americans; ensuring choice of physicians and health care plans; preserving coverage for Medicare, long-term care, and prescription drugs; and guaranteeing health benefits at the workplace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56677-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56677-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Clinton answered media questions today on the Whitewater investigation and several other issues. Specific topics included the circumstances surrounding and profits gained from Mrs. Clinton's commodity trades, Mrs. Clinton's view of Whitewater's impact on the state of Arkansas, Mrs. Clinton's initial opposition to appointing a special prosecutor on Whitewater and her initial reluctance to release tax documents, the circumstances surrounding Vincent Foster's death, the call for employer mandates and mandatory health alliances in the health care reform plan, Mrs. Clinton's view on how history will judge former President Richard Nixon, and Mrs. Clinton's activities while employed at the Rose Law Firm. This press conference was popularly known as the "pink press conference" because of the outfit that Hillary wore. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56307-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT A new study, which examines the impact health care reform will have on business, employment and the deficit was released. The federation is the largest business organization in the nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56042-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55853-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55853-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The hosts discussed a number of issues in the news including the race for the open Senate seat in Maine. Representatives Snowe and Andrews both spoke to listeners during the four hour show. Senator Mitchell spoke via phone concerning the retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55868-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton shook hands and spoke to supporters during a stop in Keene, NH. He took a microphone from a car and spoke to the supporters concerning his health care reform plan and the need for "hard work" and congressional action. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55785-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Following a speech in Nashua, New Hampshire, President Clinton responded to journalists questions while shaking hands with audience members. The president clearly stated that he is determined to reform health care, and he wants the American people to know how strongly he feels. He also commented on his outburst during a meeting with fellow Democrats in Bostonm, MA the night before. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55779-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55779-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT In an evening news conference in the White House East Room, President Clinton reviewed a wide range of issues including the aircraft accident at Hope Air Force Base; the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio in Mexico, presidential candidate of the Institutional Revolutionary Party; the U.S. economic recovery; the Crime Bill; reform of the health care, welfare, and unemployment systems; and the Whitewater investigation. On Whitewater, the President indicated he has cooperated fully with the independent special counsel. "We have supplied over 14,000 documents, my tax returns dating back to 1978, and made available every administration witness he has sought," the President said. The President added that tomorrow he will make available his tax returns dating back to 1977, when he first held public office. Media questions centered on the Whitewater investigation. The press conference was held at 7:30 PM EST. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55476-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55476-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Interviews, video clips and vignettes illustrated the political issues and events of the previous week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55383-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55383-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Senator Riegle spoke about the Whitewater investigation and health care reform to the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55302-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55302-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Gore described the vice presidential residence, Admiralty House, located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory. She described her life there with her family. She also discussed her support of health care reform, her photography avocation, and other topics. During the live interview, Vice President Gore passed through on his way to work. He answered two questions on current issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55136-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Ford met with reporters to promote the need for mental health and substance abuse benefits in the health care reform package that is now being debated on capitol hill. The Bazelon Center for Mental Health is a non-profit organization that works on behalf of individuals with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55090-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Journalists discussed events in the news including the Whitewater investigation and efforts to reform the health care system. They also discussed President Clinton's recent visit to Congressman Rostenkowski's district. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55032-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the top stories in the news, including the Clinton administration's Fiscal Year 1995 Federal Budget proposal, which was announced earlier this year. They also discussed the administration's health care proposal and the Congressional Budget Office's assessment of the proposal. Other topics included the NATO declaration to use air strikes against Bosnian Serb positions surrounding the city of Sarajevo unless the Bosnian Serbs withdraw all heavy weapons from a 20 kilometer radius of the city. Mr. Gibbons joined the discussion via remote from his home in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54543-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT During a sometimes heated committee meeting, Mr. Panetta spoke about the federal budget and the administration's effort to reduce the projected budget deficit. Republican representatives took issue with Mr. Panetta's claim that the president's plan was successful in limiting the deficit and proved to be the most "sensible" budget proposed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54475-1 Thu, 24 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT