The most recent programs for the Budget Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=915 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 16:27:50 GMT Mel Goodman talked about his book, [National Insecurity: The Cost of American Militarism], in which he argues that our current level of spending on defense is excessive and is making us less secure. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This presentation was in the James Michener Non-Fiction Pavilion on the grounds of City Hall at the 4th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312749-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312749-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX) talked about Defense Department issues. Topics included the previous week's Defense Department report on sexual assaults in the military, defense spending and the fiscal year 2014 budget, U.S. options regarding Syria, the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Guantanamo Bay prison, Afghanistan, and more. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312685-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Air Force officials testified on their branch's fiscal year 2014 budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312647-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ashton Carter talked about the effects of sequestration on the Defense Department's strategic and budgetary priorities during a period of unprecedented fiscal uncertainty. He responded to questions from the reporters in the audience in the First Amendment Lounge. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312599-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312599-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Military experts and retired leaders talked about the strength and readiness of the U.S. military following the end of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and planned cuts to military spending through budget sequestration. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312496-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Martin Dempsey, and Undersecretary Robert Hale testified about the president's fiscal year 2014 defense budget request. It includes almost $527 billion in discretionary spending, nearly a 1 percent decrease over FY 2013. Topics included military acquisitions, ship/helicopter programs, East Coast missile interceptor sites, cyber security, military sexual assault, electronic health record integration spending, and funding for National Guard programs in New York and Florida. Secretary Hagel also made remarks about the Boston Marathon bombing the previous day and U.S.-Israel relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312158-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312158-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Services Committee Chair Buck McKeon (R-CA) talked about criticism of President Obama's proposed defense budget, the news that North Korea may have the ability to launch nuclear weapons, and other defense issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312069-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Undersecretary Robert Hale and Lieutenant General Mark Ramsay briefed reporters and answered questions on the fiscal year 2014 Defense Department budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312005-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312005-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff spoke to reporters about President Obama's fiscal year 2014 Department of Defense budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312005-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel talked about the impact on the military of prior fiscal year budget reductions and current year sequestration cuts. He also detailed the ongoing Strategic Choices and Management Review to decrease spending and programs, and outlined his vision of the global role of the U.S. military. Topics during the audience question portion included North Korea's nuclear threat and Defense Department employee furloughs. This was Secretary Hagel's first major speech since being confirmed as secretary of defense. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311880-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311880-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey briefed reporters on a number of issues, including the decision to send nuclear capable aircraft to South Korea for joint training exercises, the conflict in Syria, and the Defense Department's efforts to adjust its budget to meet military needs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311810-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. European, Northern, and Southern Command leaders testified on their fiscal year 2014 budget request. General Jacoby said the U.S. could defend the entire country from an Iranian long-range missile threat but warned of the evolution of North Korean and Iranian threats. Other topics included the impact of automatic defense cuts on defense, cyber security, drug trafficking, and the Syrian civil war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311599-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311599-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the proposed $1 billion increase to the U.S. missile defense system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311562-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311562-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the military's spending in light of impending sequestration budget cuts. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. WITNESSES: *Nicholas J. Avdellas, senior consultant for materiel readiness and sustainment, Logistics Management Institute *John Johns, deputy assistant secretary of Defense for maintenance policy and programs *Pete Steffes, vice president for government policy, National Defense Industrial Association *Cord Sterling, vice president for legislative affairs, Aerospace Industries Association http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311240-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311240-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Central and Special Operations Commands leaders testified on funding for 2014 military programs. General James Mattis, the head of military operations in the Middle East and Central Asia, said that his personal recommendation to President Obama was that the U.S. should leave 13,600 troops in Afghanistan after 2014. He also told the committee that military plans for taking out Iran's nuclear program are "fully developed" if negotiations on that issue were to fail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311324-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Chuck Hagel and Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter briefed the media on the status of the Department of Defense's sequestration planning efforts. They said some of the immediate effects included a reduction in readiness among the service branches due to a reduction in training, and that preliminary notifications would be sent later this month regarding furloughs for civilian employees. They answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311271-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican leaders of the House Armed Services Committee talked about the effect of sequestration budget cuts on defense programs. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311258-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senior military leaders testified on the impact of sequestration budget cuts on the Defense Department. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311178-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Republican chairmen of two House Armed Services Subcommittees introduced a bill that would redistribute the automatic defense cuts scheduled to begin March 1, 2013, under sequester. They responded to questions from reporters. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311190-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT George Little talked about the impact of sequestration budget cuts on the military during a Defense Department briefing. Other topics included statistics on the number of Taliban attacks in Afghanistan and the process to confirm former Senator Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311195-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Democratic leaders briefed Capitol Hill reporters on the sequestration debates. They told reporters that the House Republican leadership should schedule a vote on their plan to avoid the automatic spending cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311189-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the sequestration budget cuts set to begin on March 1. They said that President Obama and Senate Democrats bear responsibility for the automatic spending cuts. Speaker Boehner stated that the House had already passed two bills to address sequestration, adding, "We should not have to move a third bill before the Senate gets off their ass and begins to do something." "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311191-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to employees at Newport News Shipbuilding about the impact on jobs, the economy, and citizens of sequestration budget cuts. He criticized some Republicans in Congress for not being willing to "compromise an inch" to avoid the automatic spending cuts. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311183-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311183-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) talked about the impact of sequestration budget cuts on military and homeland security capabilities. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. Bobbi Jackson read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311177-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311177-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marcus Weisgerber talked about the impact sequestration would have on the Department of Defense, including reduced training for Army units, cuts to the military's Tricare health system, and restructured defense contracts. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311143-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311143-5 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former defense and foreign policy officials talked about cuts to the U.S. defense budget, maintaining national security, and modernizing the military budget. Among the topics they addressed were joint operations, partnering with allies, troop draw downs, addressing overhead costs, and establishing a an improved defense posture. They also addressed the potential impact of defense budget sequestration. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311128-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311128-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) delivered the weekly Republican address. She talked about the Republican alternatives proposed in the House of Representatives for the sequestration budget cuts proposed by President Obama, especially for cuts in military spending. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311043-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311043-102 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Raymond Odierno talked to reporters in Dirksen Office Building hearing room G-50 after testifying in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the effects of the possible budget sequestration and operating under a continuing resolution. He said that among other consequences, the military would have to look at additional base closures if the sequester took effect. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310943-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310943-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Military leaders testified on the potential effects of sequestration military budget cuts. They said the reductions would mean less training, furloughs for thousands of workers, and a total revision of military strategy. When asked to rate the danger posed by the sequester on a one to ten scale, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey said it "feels like a ten." The officials also warned against forcing the military to operate under a continuing resolution for the rest of the year. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic, across the board budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. They were originally to happen on January 1, 2013, but were delayed until March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310943-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Leon Panetta made farewell remarks to Defense Department staff. Regarding North Korea's announcement that it conducted a third nuclear test, he said the country posed a "serious threat" to the U.S, He also urged Congress to end the uncertainty posed by looming sequestration defense budget cuts scheduled to happen on March 1. He said his highest priority in his final days as defense secretary would be protecting soldiers and civilian employees from the effects of sequestration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310958-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Melvin Goodman talked about his book, [National Insecurity: The Cost of American Militarism], in which he argues that our current level of spending on defense is excessive and is making us less secure. Mr. Goodman also answered questions from the audience at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310780-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ray Locker talked about how the sequestration process would affect the defense and military budget, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Sequestration called for a series of automatic, across-the-board cuts to government agencies, totaling $1.2 trillion over 10 years. The cuts would be split evenly between defense and domestic discretionary spending. Topics included the causes of sequestration, and the reasons many in the military and defense department felt the cuts would be too severe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310907-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310907-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees spoke to reporters about their proposal for averting sequestration defense cuts. In their remarks they dismissed President Obama's plan to avoid the cuts. Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011, and were scheduled to occur starting on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310861-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator James Inhofe (R-OK), the new ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, talked from Tulsa, Oklahoma, about key defense issues, including the confirmation hearing of former Senator Chuck Hagel to be defense secretary, women in combat roles, sequestration and its impact on the Pentagon, the defense budget, troop numbers in Afghanistan, the strength of al Qaeda, and the future of the U.S. military. After the interview, the reporters in the studio discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310601-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey briefed reporters. Secretary Panetta focused on the upcoming $500 billion budget cut under the delayed sequestration plan and said the prospect of the sequestration was "undermining the ability to manage" the department. He laid out specific reductions he would have to make if the budget cuts occur at the beginning of March 2013. Other topics included Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai's visit to the U.S. and President Obama's nomination of former Senator Chuck Hagel for defense secretary. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. The budget cuts and simultaneous automatic tax increases would have created a "fiscal cliff" if they took effect January 2013. The sequestration date was delayed until March 2013 as part of a "fiscal cliff" agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310315-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Todd Harrison talked about the impact of "fiscal cliff" legislation on the remainder of the fiscal year 2013 Defense Department budget. He analyzed the American Taxpayer Relief Act, which delayed and changed the sequestration provisions. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the automatic January 2013 tax increases and sequestration budget cuts if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. The cuts were delayed until March 2013 as part of a "fiscal cliff" agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310290-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310290-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Hale gave the keynote address at a Brookings Institution forum on the potential effects of Defense Department sequestration budget cuts on national security, including the possibility of lost jobs and decreased military readiness. He talked about how the national debt has also impacted the nation's security. He outlined three goals to accommodate funding decreases: strategy, more efficient use of funds, and more stability in budget size and process. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Following Mr.Hale, panelists talked about topics including cybersecurity, U.S.-China relations, and European allies, before answering questions from audience members. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. The cuts had been delayed until March 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310232-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees spoke to reporters after finishing negotiations on a $633 billion Defense Programs bill for fiscal year 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310015-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310015-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gordon Adams and Dan Goure talked about the effects sequestration could have on defense budget and national security policy. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309858-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309858-4 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Levinson talked about sequestration and the "fiscal cliff," and how sequestration could affect the defense budget and national security policy. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement.*"Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. Mr. Levinson also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was the ninth part of a "Washington Journal" series looking at specific policy areas of the "fiscal cliff." Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309858-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309858-3 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about his plan to avoid the "fiscal cliff." The event was part of the administration's effort to gain public support for the proposal to end the George W. Bush adminstration-era income tax cuts on income of $250,000 and above. "Fiscal cliff" referred to automatic spending cuts and tax increases that begin to take effect in January. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309707-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309707-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Frank Oliveri, correspondent for [Congressional Quarterly] spoke by Skype about the Defense Authorization Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309729-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talked about U.S. defense priorities. He said that America's fight against al-Qaeda was taking a new direction and moving beyond declared combat zones and so requiring more U.S. partnering with foreign special operations forces. Topics included Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan. Secretary Panetta also discussed defense priorities and the impact of the "fiscal cliff" budget cuts to the Defense Department scheduled for January 2013 if Congress does not reach a budget agreement before then. He also said that he had ordered a review of Pentagon ethics training. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309546-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309546-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) held a press conference to unveil his new report that outlined ways the Defense Department could save $67.9 billion over ten years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309464-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309464-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense policy experts talked about military budget cuts required as part of the Budget Control Act of 2011, and the fiscal cliff. The across-the-board cuts, also called "sequestration, were to go into effect if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement by the end of 2012. Topics included shifting power back to the civilian force, removing outdated military programs such as nuclear weapons and tanks, and the impact of military spending on the economy. They answered questions from audience members at the end of the program. This program was part of the New America Foundation "On the Cliff" symposium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309410-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309410-2 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) and Peter Roskam (R-IL) talked about dealing with the "fiscal cliff," the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. While they disagreed on extending tax cuts made during the George W. Bush administration for everyone, they agreed more revenue was necessary. This program was part of a [National Journal] forum on the how Congress and the president will address the "fiscal cliff" after the 2012 election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308833-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308833-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists aruged the impact on the U.S. economy of automatic military spending reductions. As part of the Budget Control Act of 2011, across-the-board federal budget spending cuts, known as sequestration, were to take effect in January 2013 unless Congress could agree to a new budget. They also discussed sequestration in relation to ongoing broader partisan political disputes over tax policy and the federal budget, and the outcome of 2012 congressional and presidential elections and the lame duck session of Congress. The program included questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308772-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey briefed the media. Secretary Panetta said that he suspected more insider attacks would happen in Afghanistan, but stressed that the U.S. along with Afghanistan and coalition partners were taking necessary measures to prevent them. Secretary Panetta and Chair Dempsey also discussed a wide range of issues, including: the transition progress in Afghaistan, the attack at the U.S. consulate in Libya, sequestration, and violence in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308430-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials testified about automatic budget cuts scheduled for January 2013, known as sequestration. They focused on planning for sequestration, likely impact of the budget cuts on military preparedness and morale, programs likely to be affected most, and the need for quick resolution of the problem if Congress were to act to prevent sequestration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308288-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308288-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the military's lack of an effective mechanism in place to audit its books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308196-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308196-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT