The most popular programs for the Safety Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1114 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 10:58:03 GMT The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled, "Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden Unintended Acceleration." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about potential improvements to federal mine-safety laws. They talked about a number of issues including current federal regulations, mine safety inspections, and the number of violations found at U.S. mining operations. The hearing was the first of a series of hearings on a deadly mining disaster in West Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293202-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dennis Quaid, whose newborn twins in 2007 received a near fatal hospital overdose of Heparin, talked about the prevention of potentially deadly medical errors. Mr. Quaid recently helped to launch a new National Alert Network for Serious Medication Errors (NAN) with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHSP). NAN would issue alerts of seriously harmful, or potentially serious medical errors and recommendations on preventing the same errors in the future. He and his wife also started "The Quaid Foundation" to raise public awareness about medical errors. Following his remarks he responded to questions submitted from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292941-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the National Park Service's (NPS) decision to allow members of the Occupy, Washington, D.C., movement to camp indefinitely in the city's McPherson Square, an area under the control of NPS. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303866-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303866-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Caroline Smith DeWall talked about U.S. food safety, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Germany's E. coli outbreak, the evolution and different strains of E. coli, and procedures in place to monitor and track contamination outbreaks. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299929-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299929-5 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Oil company executives spoke about the safety and security of offshore drilling operations, as well as the causes of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the ability of the energy industry to respond to future incidents. Executives characterized the spill as a rare event that their companies were not likely to repeat, saying that continued offshore exploration and drilling were essential to American oil and gas supplies. Pressured by committee members, BP America President Lamar McKay would not commit to place funds in an escrow account to handle future claims for economic and ecological damages. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294062-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on defective products and corporate accountability. Lawyers for plaintiffs in liability lawsuits, consumer advocates, and manufacturing industry representatives testified about potential criminal penalties for corporations that produced dangerously defective products, current liability regulations, and appropriate consumer protections. Mr. Panish was lead counsel in a 1999 liability case against General Motors. John Engler is former governor of Michigan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191555-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talked about infrastructure stimulus spending and its impact on job creation, and his national effort against distracted driving. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294774-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294774-4 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about research into cellular telephone use and its potential impact on human health, as well as the potential side effects and consequences of cell phone use. They focused on studies that had examined potential links between cell phones and cancer, and about warnings issued by some groups on cell phone safety. Many studies related to the effects of cell phone use on health is contradictory, but more recent epidemiological studies involving humans suggest that heavy cell phone users of 10 years or more have developed brain tumors on the same side of their heads as where they used to hold their mobile phones. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288879-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) administrators, automobile industry executives, and a [Detroit News] reporter who covered the Congressional hearings on the Toyota recalls talked about federal oversight of car safety standards. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Recent congressional hearings on Toyota Motor Company's recalls have called into question the rigor of the government's enforcement of these standards. NHTSA was created in 1966 to develop and enforce car safety standards with the goal of reducing deaths and injuries on America's highways. During the February and March 2010 hearings, House and Senate Commerce Committee members questioned NHTSA enforcement efforts and the past hiring of former NHTSA officials by Toyota and other automakers. Clips from these hearings on February 23-24 and March 11, 2010 were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292879-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Devra Davis presented her book [Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Has Done to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family], published that day by Dutton. She argued that cell phone radiation damages the human body. She said that recently disclosed research shows that cell phones negatively affect human DNA and increase the user's risk of developing memory loss, cancer, and various neurological diseases. Ms. Dutton talked about the industry practices that have hidden the dangers and her recommendations for cell phone use. Ms. Davis showed slides throughout her presentation and responded questions at the end. Dr. Herberman added remarks about the need to take precautions. Maine State Representative Boland talked about industry resistance to safety warnings. This book launch event was held at at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where Ms. Davis was a visiting lecturer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296071-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296071-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on government response to a series of recalls for unintended acceleration and other defects. Akio Toyoda apologized personally to the United States and millions of American Toyota owners for safety lapses that led to deaths and widespread recalls. He also said he was "absolutely confident" there was no problem with the electronics of Toyota vehicles and repeated the company's stance that sudden accelerations were caused by either a sticking gas pedal or a misplaced floor mat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-3 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jerry Ensminger and Rachel Libert discussed their documentary on retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant Jerry Ensminger, which chronicles his efforts on behalf of Marines and their families exposed to toxic drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. These efforts resulted in the introduction of the Janey Ensminger Act in the House and the Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act in the Senate. Both bills are awaiting further legislative action. In 1985 Ensminger's daughter, Janey, died of leukemia. The documentary details how he heard a local news story in 1997 about a proposed health study on adults and babies exposed to toxins in the water system on the base. Rachel Libert introduced one of the participants, Mike Partain, who was diagnosed with male breast cancer at age 38. He is one of 78 confirmed cases of this type of cancer where each victim shared Camp Lejeune as a common trait. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304876-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professor Jim Riviere and other authors of an Institute of Medicine report on food and drug import safety outlined their findings. Among the topics they addressed were the safety of imported food and drugs, international cooperation on inspections, and developing incentive programs for food and drug safety. They also specifically talked about the dangers of the counterfeit version of the cancer drug Avastin. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305308-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on government response to a series of recalls for unintended acceleration and other defects. Secretary LaHood testified about U.S. government oversight and actions taken to investigate and resolve problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Two women who contracted salmonella from tainted eggs testified before the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. A Food and Drug Administration deputy commissioner and the owners of the two egg companies also testified. Austin DeCoster apologized to those who were sickened by eggs from his farm. Orland Bethel invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when asked about conditions at his operation. The hearing was interrupted by protestors during Austin DeCoster's testimony. Chairman Stupak and Ranking Member Burgess disagreed on a procedural issue related to Congressman Burgess reading a statement in defense of Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn. Some Democratic members of the committee claimed during their opening statements that Senator Coburn was blocking a food safety bill in the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295597-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled, "Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden Unintended Acceleration." In his remarks James Lentz apologized for what he said was poor communication inside the company and with its customers that led to the recall of nearly 10 million vehicles. He also said that the automaker still had not ruled out electronics as a potential cause of sudden acceleration, acknowledging that fixing floor mats and sticking pedals would "not totally" solve the problem. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-2 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT William Wiatrowski and John Mendeloff talked about workplace safety and occupational hazards, and related policy issues. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308449-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308449-6 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Peter Pantuso talked about the call from some members of Congress to increase safety standards for tour bus operators following recent crashes in New York, Virginia, and other states that claimed several lives. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299998-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299998-5 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Officials from the Food and Drug Administration and Colleen Goggins from Johnson and Johnson testified about a recall of children's Tylenol and other children's medicines. The FDA officials said that the agency was considering criminal penalties for a "pattern of noncompliance" with good manufacturing practices. Ms. Goggins said that the company kept the FDA fully informed of its actions and didn't have "any intent to mislead or hide anything." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293758-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293758-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Johnson & Johnson CEO William Weldon and the Food and Drug Administration's principal deputy commissioner testified on the recall of over 135 million bottles of infant and children's medicines earlier in 2010. This was the second hearing the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has held on the recall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295750-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295750-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT In honor of the 40th anniversary of the creation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Assistant Labor Secretary David Michaels, labor unions representatives, and business leaders talked about the agency's beginnings, changes made to reduce work-related injuries, and challenges that remained ahead. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299149-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a memorial service for the victims of the April 18, 2013, explosion of a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The service was held at Baylor University's Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312365-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312365-2 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission testified about safety at U.S. nuclear plants. Among the issues commission members discussed were the preliminary findings of a task force review of plant safety in the wake of the recent nuclear disaster in Japan, and how U.S. nuclear operators would handle natural disasters and the loss of power at their facilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300066-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Administrator David Strickland from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) testified on his agency's response and investigation of battery fires in the Chevrolet Volt electric car. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303896-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The American Red Cross hosted a day-long conference on the use of the Internet and social media in emergency communications. Participants talked about the need for better communication and information sharing in emergencies, as well as studies on various communication methods and proposals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295025-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mariska Hargitay talked about the efforts of her Joyful Heart Foundation to help survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. She began her speech by citing statistics on rape and child abuse in the U.S. She also talked about the backlog of untested rape kits in police storage facilities around the country. She noted the progress both New York and Los Angeles police departments had made in testing rape kits and how their improvements had led to more rapists being caught, prosecuted and punished. After her remarks Ms. Hargitay replied to written questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311464-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311464-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The heads of the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission and the deputy secretary of education unveiled a new study that finds most parents don't think that social media networks are doing enough to protect their children's privacy. The study was carried out by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization that focuses on children and the Internet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295892-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295892-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Officials testified about the U.S. government response to the Toyota recalls of vehicles due to break and acceleration issues. In his testimony, Secretary LaHood promised a complete investigation into reported incidents of sudden, deadly spikes in speed and said he may call for all new U.S. vehicles to have brakes that can override their accelerators. He also vowed to tell Japan during an upcoming visit that U.S. regulators have treated Toyota more fairly than their Japanese counterparts treat U.S. beef. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292323-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Volpe discussed the importance of highway safety and eliminating drunk drivers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71701-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Gale Rossides testified on the fiscal year 2011 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) budget. Among the issues raised at the hearing were plans to deploy Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) in airports across the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292374-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Vilsack talked about global food safety. He also spoke about ways that the agriculture industry can provide biofuels to meet increased energy demands and lessen the effects of global climate change. Following his remarks he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300005-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Automobile manufacturers testified about the U.S. government response to the Toyota recalls of vehicles due to break and acceleration issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292323-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292323-2 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke at a distracted driving summit on efforts at the national, state and local level to reduce potentially dangerous behaviors such as talking on cell phones while driving. They focused on legislative actions by local governments and at the federal level to improve driver education, efforts to enforce bans on cell phone use while driving, and technologies designed to reduce distractions. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295562-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295562-3 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at a food safety hearing on the recent salmonella outbreak associated with peanut butter and other peanut products manufactured by the Peanut Corporation of America. Stewart Parnell, president of Peanut Corporation, and Sammy Lightsey, manager of the company's Georgia plant, invoked their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer questions about company practices and safety inspections of their products. Other witnesses testified about the possible extent of salmonella contamination and the recent federal investigation into the company's business practices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283983-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT David L. Strickland testified on General Motors' response to battery fires in its Chevrolet Volt electric car. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303896-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303896-2 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Highways, Transit, and Pipelines Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on the safety of hazardous material transportation. Among the topics witnesses addressed were background checks for drivers, the state-to-state exchange of information on qualified drivers, and potential impact to the transportation industry of existing and proposed regulations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186689-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretaries LaHood and Solis spoke at a distracted driving summit on efforts at the national, state and local level to reduce potentially dangerous behaviors such as talking on cell phones while driving. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295562-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295562-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and others testified about the government's plan for developing medicines to combat public health threats such as pandemic flu and bioterrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295723-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mine safety officials testified on proposals to invest in mine safety programs, focusing on efforts to prevent mine disasters. They focused on the April 5, 2010 explosion at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch coal mine in West Virginia. Among the issues they addressed were business practices of mining companies, constant legal challenges to regulatory decisions, and past infractions of safety standards. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293624-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the effect of pilot fatigue on commercial airline operations safety. The hearing was held following an incident in which a Northwest Airlines plane overshot its destination by 150 miles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290343-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on government response to a series of recalls for unintended acceleration and other defects. Secretary LaHood testified about U.S. government oversight and actions taken to investigate and resolve problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-101 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Author Stephen Puleo talked about his book, [Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919], published by Beacon Press. On January 15, 1919, a huge steel tank filled with more than two million gallons of molasses collapsed on Boston's waterfront. The resulting flood of molasses left twenty-one people dead and 150 injured. Mr. Puleo traces the history of the event from the tank's construction in 1915 through the lawsuits that followed the disaster. After his presentation, he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178948-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Micheline Maynard talked about the Toyota safety hearings. Topics included testimony from the previous day's hearing and what's expected at the hearing later in the day, which will feature testimony from Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota. Ms. Maynard responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292239-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292239-4 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT John German testified on the safety of lithium ion batteries used the Chevrolet Volt electric car. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303896-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303896-4 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Police chiefs, sheriffs, and fire chiefs spoke to reporters and answered questions about the need for an interoperable public safety wireless broadband network. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291237-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT David Strickland testified on he National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator (NHTSA) handling of Toyota car recalls. The subcommittee also heard from car industry and safety association officials. Mr. Strickland in his testimony said a recently released Transportation Department report shows the number of overall traffic fatalities reported at the end of 2009 (33,963) reached its lowest level since 1954. Questions to him focused on NHTSA's handling of Toyota recalls, its past meeting with Toyota officials, and its former officials now working for Toyota. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292484-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292484-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Casey Judd talked about federal response to recent wildfires, the upcoming wildfire season, federal funding and resources to fight wildfires and impact of the passage of the House FLAME Act. Mr. Judd, who is critical of current policies, testified before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on June 18, 2008, stating that the nation's federal wildland firefighters were not as prepared as the federal agencies were claiming they were. He also talked about the role of firefighters and his proposals to make federal fire fighting more efficient, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Ruben Grijalva, participating by phone from Sacramento, CA, talked about the current status of the California wildfires. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206194-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206194-7 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood testified at a hearing titled, "Response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden Unintended Acceleration." In his remarks he said his agency was looking at all possible causes, including electronics, for the recall of nearly 10 million vehicles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292221-101 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood testified on President Obama's proposed fiscal year 2011 budget. He also spoke about a recent recall of Toyota vehicles and distracted drivers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291903-1 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT