The most popular programs for the County Politics Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1190 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 09:50:34 GMT Don Mathis talked about Community Services Block Grants which give federal dollars to communities to provide a range of services and activities to assist the needs of low-income individuals including the homeless, migrants and the elderly. He focused on planned cuts and the potential impacts on communities. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297940-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297940-7 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Justin Nickels spoke by phone about his election as mayor of Manitowoc at 22 years old. He's a grocery store cashier and college student, and has previously been elected twice to the City Council. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285193-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285193-7 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick delivered his seventh state of the city address in the Orchestra Hall inside of the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. At the conclusion of his speech Mayor Kilpatrick protested media intrusion on his family and attacks. The mayor was formally indicted on 8 felony counts on 3/24/2008 due to alleged misappropriations of funds. He also used controversial racial slurs during this speech. The beginning of the speech was lost due to technical difficulties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204231-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204231-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his lawyer responded to charges of perjury, conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice, and misconduct in office, among other charges the Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced that morning. They both asserted their confidence that Mayor Kilpatrick would ultimately be found not guilty. The charges resulted from an investigation after sexually explicit text messages surfaced that appear to contradict Mayor Kilpatrick's sworn denials of an affair with Christine Beatty, his former chief of staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204410-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204410-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about a report that was released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors on the problems of hunger and homelessness. They said that economic issues such as poverty, high housing costs, and unemployment were the most common causes of hunger. They emphasized that the mortgage foreclosure crisis increased the number of people who were homeless or hungry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203066-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Kym Worthy announced that she is charging Detroit Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick with perjury; and charging both the Mayor and his former Chief of Staff Christine Beatty with conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice and misconduct in office among other charges. These charges are the result of recently discovered sexually explicit text messages that appear to contradict his sworn denials of an affair with a top aide. Ms. Worthy responded to reporters' questions. The press conference was held in the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice. Coverage was courtesy of WJBK-TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204336-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hamill talked about his book [Downtown: My Manhattan], published by Little, Brown. He was interviewed by Leonard Lopate and gave a personal account of Manhattan describing the architecture, personalities, and history of the city. The author answered questions from the audience following the interview. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185691-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former City Council President Ken Cockrel, Jr., was formally sworn in as mayor of Detroit in a ceremony held in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. He had taken the oath of office at midnight. He replaced Kwame Kilpatrick who resigned as part of a plea deal related to corruption charges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281231-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281231-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT As part of a C-SPAN and Cox Communications project to encourage dialog between students and national leaders, Donna Frye spoke to high school students outside on the football field about her career in government. A business owner and community activist, she has served on the San Diego City Council since 2001. She responded to questions and comments from the students. Following her presentation, Ms. Frye received a pen from Principal Kemper. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190954-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190954-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT At the opening plenary session Trenton Mayor Douglas Palmer delivered his president's address, "'08 Mayors 10-Point Plan: Strong Cities, Strong Families, for a Strong America." The points included a energy environmental block plan, a trust fund for infrastucture, and programs to fight poverty. Former Secretary of the Treasury Robert Rubin talked about the central role cities play in the U.S. economy as well as the current precarious economic situation. Following the talk he answered questions from members of the audience. Stamford Mayor Dannell Malloy, a trustee of the United States Conference of Mayors, reported on "Saving for the Future: Celebrating 30 Years of Deferred Compensation." John Zogby released a "National Opinion Poll on Key '08 Metropolitan Priorities." The annual winter meeting was held at the Capital Hilton Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203233-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT County leaders from across the nation gathered for their annual legislative conference. Mr. Moyers talked about chemical addiction and a new PBS series he has helped create to profile the problem. Ms. Echaveste talked about the president's initiative on race. Finally Mr. Mallett and Mr. Hofeller debated the use of sampling in the 2000 census. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101531-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101531-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the potential impact of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on state and local governments. They talked about the mechanisms of money allocations to the state programs and the restrictions that states had in spending the stimulus funds, including statements on the regulatory scheme for ensuring correct usage of the funds. They discussed how their groups would monitor the cash flow from the stimulus and the results it produces. The panelists answered questions from reporters in the audience. The event was co-sponsored by the Regional Reporters Association whose president, Thomas Burr, moderated. The panelists collectively briefed the National Governors Association after their presentation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284158-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284158-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Rauch talked about his book [Politicking: How to Get Elected, Take Action, and Make an Impact in Your Community], published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. The author offered his advice on how to have a career in politics from how to run a successful campaign to how to handle day to day activities as a public servant. He became the mayor of Beaufort, South Carolina after many years of working for Ed Koch, mayor of New York City. Mayor Rauch also gave a detailed account of the campaign against John McCain in the 2000 South Carolina Republican primary. After the discussion, he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170313-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Majority Leader John Boehner spoke at the Association's conference, "America's Town Meeting: Celebrating 30 Years as the Voice of Towns and Townships in Washington." He talked about his role as majority leader, his background, his political career, and legislative topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194158-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194158-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Mukasey spoke about the federal-local partnership for reducing violent crime to a meeting of mayors and business leaders. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman presided over the Mayors and the Business Community Task Force plenary breakfast meeting of the annual winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, held at the Capital Hilton Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203234-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203234-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Schiff discussed issues that affect rural America including law enforcement, politics, environment, infrastructure, arts and culture, and transportation. The National Association of Towns and Townships represents communities of less than 10,000 residents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18769-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT A Republican commentator and a Democratic consultant debated issues such as the Electoral College and voting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79312-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79312-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Ridge talked about the first year of the Homeland Security Department and credited the cooperation of local authorities for the department's success. Secretary Ridge unveiled a new plan to ease and integrate communications between all levels of government. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is the nation's first standardized management plan that creates a unified chain of command for federal, state and local lines of government for incident response. The plan includes standards for compatibility of communications and equipment. Other initiatives included combining all watch lists, an information network for situational awareness at all levels of government, a critical infrastructure database, and simplifying the grant process. Senator Alexander spoke about the similarity between unfunded mandates from the federal government and the federal government eliminating a local tax. He protested Congress subsidizing industries by increasing the financial burdens on local governments. He focused on the question of taxation of high-speed Internet access and telephone service. The National Association of Counties gave him the 2003 Legislator of the Year award for protecting the interests of state and local governments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180770-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180770-2 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton addressed the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference. He spoke on a wide range of topics including: his effort to the American dream; the role of the federal government; the Republican contract opposed to his New Covenant; deficit reduction; and reinventing government initiatives. The president incorporated the following specific policy issues into his remarks: unfunded federal mandates; education reform; the crime bill; AmeriCorps; school lunches; welfare reform; child support enforcement; and teen pregnancy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63730-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63730-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Martinez talked about the plans for his department and about administration policy. A Federal Emergency Management Agency official presented awards for county disaster preparation programs. Announcements were made by an actor portraying Martha Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162971-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162971-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Alliance for Redesigning Government held a news conference to announce formally its creation and to set forth its goals for reforming federal, state, and local government through a nationwide network of individuals from around the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39594-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The National Association of Counties held a news conference to announce the results of a survey on the U.S. 443 largest counties' fiscal status. The survey studied the counties' surplus or deficit record, and also examined how debt-ridden counties accounted for budget deficits. Speakers at the news conference included local county administrators who discussed the impact of the economy on their county's budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20921-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20921-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gulotta talked about the governmental changes in Nassau County to give residents more control over their government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67521-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Edelman addressed the association concerning local efforts to improve children's welfare, including proposed cuts in child welfare programs in the House. Prior to her speech the association presented Rep. Portman with its first National Legislator of the Year Award for his work in reforming unfunded federal mandates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63862-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63862-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governor Thompson talked about alliances between the National Governors' Association and county governments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70294-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70294-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT EPA Head Browner spoke during the general session of a legislative conference of the National Association of Counties on the Clinton economic program and its economic stimulus proposals, many of which are designed to aid the environment while aiding the national economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38307-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt spoke to county officials from around the nation about the state of environmental awareness in the country and the economic impact of pollution. He said that the easy projects were the first ones attempted and that now tougher issues needed to be handled. He said that new environmental progress would be achieved by technological innovation, collaboration, management for results, and using market forces as incentives such as are being used to reduce air pollution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180770-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180770-3 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT At the annual legislative conference county officials heard from Ms. Ifill who talked about her experiences as a reporter and PBS television personality. Rep. Davis talked about states' rights and U.S. Supreme Court cases and also about federal legislation that has affected state and local governments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185783-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185783-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the 104th Congress' impact on local governments on such issues as budget cuts and military base closings and returning more money and responsibility for government programs back to local areas. During the luncheon at which Speaker Gingrich had been scheduled to speak, protestors from the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (A.C.O.R.N.) angrily asked for Mr. Gingrich while carrying cafeteria trays to protest Republican changes in the federal school lunch program. Mr. Gingrich decided not to appear before the group. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63716-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT County officials from across the country attended the National Association of Counties' 2004 Legislative Conference at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Secretary of Transportation Minetta highlighted the economic benefits of a new transportation bill. He characterized the Administration's six-year $256 billion surface transportation bill as fiscally responsible and crucial to the nation's economy and job growth. At the start of the meeting, Mr. Stapley showed a video of the site of the next annual conference in Maricopa County, Arizona. After Secretary Minetta's speech Mr. Kyle read a list of the counties that were new members of the association. The end of the live airing included other scenes of the audience waiting for the program to resume. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180770-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7037-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT At a new member orientation conference for Florida's election supervisors Mr. Cowles spoke about utilizing new voting technologies and then Ms. Rand spoke on media relations and answered questions from the participants. . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161305-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sen. Robb talked about the vital purpose of county government. He said that running a county these days seems as difficult as running the country of Iraq because it may feel like the entire weight of the United States federal government is being used to make the county administrators' lives more difficult and less predictable. He talked about the budget process on the federal and local government levels. Ambassador Hills spoke about the opening of markets and expanding trade for the United States. She said that "trade must matter to counties" because expanded markets provide higher wages, lower prices, greater consumer choice, and more jobs. She said, "Liberal trade means a better standard of living for all Americans." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17248-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Dole, minority leader of the U.S. Senate, spoke about his start in politics and the relationship between county and national politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38337-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Gingrich talked about the positive impact of the Republican "Contract with America" on local governments, including less bureaucracy and more local freedom. He also talked about the need to create a fundamentally new partnership between public and private sectors, individuals and community organizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63729-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Pena talked about transportation issues, the U.S. economy and federal-state relationships. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70277-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Glickman discussed the needs of rural America in 1997, in addition to agriculture and conservation issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79307-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Domenici, member of the Senate Appropriations and Budget Committees, spoke during the general session of the meeting of the National Association of Counties on the Clinton economic program and the fiscal difficulties facing the U.S. He criticized the plan for its expansion of government spending, despite a resolution passed the day before by the association supporting most of the president's economic proposals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38305-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT