The most popular programs for the Federal Government Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1336 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 08:44:23 GMT Milton Friedman discussed F.A. Hayek's book, [The Road to Serfdom]. Professor Friedman, who wrote the introduction to the 50th anniversary edition of the book, described its effect on the ever-changing political and social climates of the twentieth century. He discussed the book's influence on the rise of socialism after World War II, the Reagan and Thatcher administrations in the 1980s, and the shift in Eastern Europe from communism to capitalism in the 1990s. Professor Friedman is author many books, including [Free to Choose] and [Capitalism and Freedom]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61272-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61272-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Rhone Resch talked about the federal government's role in and the fiscal health of the solar industry, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed solar energy technology, global competition, growth, and the number of people employed by the industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301719-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301719-4 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT John Berry and others testified about federal worker pay. Subcommittee Chairman Dennis Ross said that federal employees make over four times their private sector counterparts and warned that taxpayers could no longer "foot the bill" while private sector salaries remained flat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298402-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT John Williams talked about his assertion that the federal government's manipulation and misreporting of government economic data has led current day problems within the financial services markets, which in turn has led to the federal government assisting those markets. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281349-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281349-9 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Steven Greenhut talked about his book [Plunder!: How Public Employee Unions Are Raiding Treasuries, Controlling Our Lives and Bankrupting the Nation] (The Forum Press; November 23, 2009). He took a critical look at government workers and the unions that represent them. Mr. Greenhut argued that government employees, who receive salaries, benefits, and a level of job security that far outpace workers in the private sector, have become a huge drain on state and federal coffers. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290950-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Kellie Lunney talked about the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's approved legislation to reduce the federal workforce by 10 percent over the next three years. She discussed the merits of the legislation and what the implications would be. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302513-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302513-5 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Allison Stanger talked about her book [One Nation Under Contract: The Outsourcing of American Power and the Future of Foreign Policy] (Yale University Press; October 27, 2009). In her book she looks at the increasing use of private contractors by the U.S. government. She argues that although the outsourcing has been poorly managed and has inadvertently militarized American foreign policy, with proper oversight public-private partnerships can be valuable tools for carrying out foreign policy. Professor Stanger responded to questions from members of the audience. On Tuesday, October 27, 2009, NAFSA: Association of International Educators hosted this installment of the Women's Foreign Policy Group Author Series. Allison Stanger is a professor of international politics and economics at Middlebury College and is director of the college's Rohatyn Center for International Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289688-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mike Lofgren, former staff member of the Senate Budget Committee, recounts his 28-year career and what he deems are the current dysfunctional aspects of the federal government and both political parties. The author, a one-time Republican, argues that corporate interests have infected the legislative process and affected the political thinking of the Republicans and Democrats. Mr. Lofgren responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics &Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307610-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT David Callahan and Yaron Brook debated the role and function of government. Among the issues they addressed were the government's role in providing security, securing fundamental freedoms, economic regulation, and protecting the common good. They also responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302932-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT In the book she co-wrote with William M. Arkin, the Pulitzer Prize-winning [Washington Post] reporter argues that the federal government's efforts to protect America after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, led to the creation of multiple security programs that now employ hundreds of thousands of people with top secret security clearance. Ms. Priest says that this hidden bureaucracy is too vast and dangerous and needs to be exposed. She discussed her book with former Undersecretary of Defense Douglas Feith. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301319-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Steve Redisch spoke about the mission, operations, and message of the Voice of America (VOA) radio operation. VOA serves as the U.S. government's official external operation for international broadcast. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This was the third of a five-day "Washington Journal" series on foreign news operations in the United States. The program identification numbers for the other parts are 306872-5 (Al Jazeera English), 306901-6 (Deutsche Welle), 306916-5 (China Central Television), and 306934-5 (BBC America). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306915-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306915-6 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Doug Pinkham talked about the Public Affairs Council's survey on general public views on big business, the federal government, and lobbyists. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307351-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307351-6 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Democratic representatives held a hearing about the impact of sequestration budget cuts on federal employees and their families and on the work that they do. Marion Blakey, a former head of the Federation Aviation Administration, warned of increased airport delays if automatic budget cuts would go into effect. Other witnesses included an elementary school teacher and the Washington State secretary of health. "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/311103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311103-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Howard Zinn talked about his book [A Power Governments Cannot Suppress], published by City Lights Publishers. In this collection of essays he examines the current state of democracy and government responsibility in America and cites examples of when government has overstepped throughout American history. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. This national book launch event was held at the Levin Ballroom in Brandeis University's Usdan Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196261-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Howard discussed his recent book, [The Death of Common Sense: How Law is Suffocating America], published by Random House, which describes a plethora of nonsensical laws and regulations that are overwhelming American society. He emphasized that the idea of "rights" as we define it today, in reference to such groups as the physically challenged, makes no sense in a democracy as a way of harmonizing competing interests and that such notions of "rights" were nonexistent until very recently in U.S. history. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63298-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63298-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke at an awards ceremony for Georgetown graduate students in the university's public policy school, despite her invitation meeting with criticism from some Catholic leaders and anti-abortion groups. She did not address the controversy directly, but she did discuss the history of tension between religion and public policy in the U.S. She also told graduates that they had chosen a difficult but important career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306097-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Tom Palmer talked about the role of government in society, as well as the historical origins and evolution of states and government. He outlined the history of government beginning with the "predatory state" to contemporary notions of sovereignty. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. This speech was part of a Cato Institute forum on economic and political issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-2 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) spoke about the administration and operations for the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. In his remarks he talked about investigations the committee could undertake if Republicans prevail in the 2010 midterm elections and take control of the House. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295729-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295729-2 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Representative James Sensenbrenner and John Samples talked about the history of attempts to limit the size of the federal government since the Reagan administration and what lessons might be learned as the Tea Party movement deals with the issue. After Representative Sensenbrenner made his remarks, Mr. Samples spoke and responded to questions from members of the audience. John Samples is the author of [The Struggle to Limit Government: A Modern Political History] (Cato Institute; April 16, 2010). This Capitol Hill briefing was held by the Cato Institute at noon on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in 2226 Rayburn House Office Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293233-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mallory Factor talked about the power of government employee unions and impact they have had on policy-making. He responded to questions from members of the audience in the Heritage Foundation's Lehrman Auditorium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307517-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307517-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT John Gage talked about the the size and scope of federal agencies, the federal debt, and the federal deficit. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297762-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297762-6 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Donald Kettl, author of [The Next Government of the United States: Why Our Institutions Fail Us and How to Fix Them] (W.W. Norton & Co.; December 1, 2008), participated in a panel discussion with Elaine Kamarck and Jonatha Breul on government's response to unforeseeable crises, focusing on the administration of Medicare and the federal response to Katrina. Following the discussion panelists responded to questions from the audience. William Galston moderated. Professor Kettl's argues in his book that the government lacks any central control. He presents his thoughts on how government crisis response can be reformed to fit the 21st century. Donald Kettl is Professor of Political Science and Robert A. Fox Professor of Leadership at Fels Institute of Government at UPENN. He is also the executive director and co-chair of The Century Foundation Project on Homeland Security. Mr. Kettl has written, co-written, or edited more than a dozen books, including [The Transformation of Governance], [Civil Service Reform], [Cutting Government], and [The Global Public Management Revolution]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283678-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cordray gave his semi-annual report to Congress of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Among the issues addressed in the hearing were mortgage rules, the regulation of pre-paid credit cards, the CFPB's Web site, and the bureau's authority under mortgage disclosure. Mr. Cordray told the committee that a 20 percent down payment requirement would not be a part of the bureau's new rules on home mortgages. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308152-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Professor James Sparrow talked about his book, [Warfare State: World War II Americans and the Age of Big Government]. This interview was recorded at the University of Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299941-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299941-11 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Wicks talked about his video, [After the Storm], one of the high school section first prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. He is a junior at Aplington Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, Iowa. Joe Allbaugh talked about the role of the federal government in disaster assistance, and he responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on an issue, event, or topic that helped them better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298276-26 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298276-26 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT James Antle talked about his book, [Devouring Freedom: Can Big Government Ever be Stopped?], in which he presents his thoughts on the dangers of a large federal government. The author argued that the Obama administration is culpable for government expansion and he questioned many of the President's programs, from health care to the economy. Mr. Antle spoke at The Fund for American Studies in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311861-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton announced the current status of a partial government shutdown. He vetoed the continuing resolution offered by Congress because it introduced sharp hikes in Medicare premiums and cuts in education and the environment. The president expressed a strong commitment to balancing the budget by reviewing his administration's record and explaining his budget proposal. He faulted Republicans for sending him a budget he simply could not sign. The president added that he would do his best to minimize the hardships caused to average citizens by the loss of government services during the shutdown. White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry answered questions from reporters following the president's announcement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68341-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68341-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Hamre talked about federal government job training and and employment assistance programs, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.Topics included how funds are translated into state-wide training programs, the skills that seniors learn and the kinds of jobs they can get with the training, and protection of older workers in the workplace. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series. Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305453-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305453-5 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Walt Mossberg talked about the future of personal technology, the effects of technology on daily life, and the relationships between technology makers and the federal government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306715-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306715-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about the future of limited government, the results of recent elections, as well as the Calvin Coolidge presidency. This was part of the conference "The Wisdom of the Founders: The Fate of Limited Government in an Age of Uncertainty" held at the Princeton Club by [The New Criterion]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296523-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296523-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Angela Greiling Keane talked about the role of the federal government, and specifically the Obama administration, in the electric car industry. She also discussed concerns over crash test results of the Chevy Volt. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302993-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302993-6 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Tom Cathcart and Dan Klein talked about their book, [Aristotle and the Aardvark Go to Washington]. In the book they analyze political doublespeak by using philosophical understandings of logic and language analysis as well as humor to decipher what politicians and political pundits are talking about. They analyzed recent and past examples of doublespeak. After the talk they answered questions from members of the audience. This program contains language and content that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203459-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203459-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Walter Williams spoke at the opening banquet of the Young America's Foundation's National High School Leadership Conference. He talked about his view of the legitimate role of government in a free society, including the growth of government, taxes, property ownership, and other issues. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193219-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT The author, a professor of ethics and institutions at the University of Virginia, discussed his book [The Business of May Next: James Madison and the Founding], published by the University Press of Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26572-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26572-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT David Walker discussed the mission of the Government Accountability Office, its accomplishments, and how reports are conducted and compiled. He also talked about the federal budget, studies on the potential impact of Social Security legislation, and Medicare drug benefits, and other fiscal management issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185791-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185791-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Vidal spoke about his perspectives on the problems facing the United States, including crime and health care. He also talked about the growth of government and its continuing intrusions into people's lives for various reasons. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61333-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT William Eggers and John O'Leary talked about their book [If We Can Put a Man on the Moon: Getting Big Things Done in Government] (Harvard Business School Press; November 16, 2009). In the book they look at the different ways that big projects can fail. They also look at projects carried out successfully by the federal government in the past, such as the national highway system and the moon landing, and argue that the federal government today can achieve big goals as well. They showed slides as they talked. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Bill Eggers is the global director for the public sector industry at Deloitte Research and executive director of Deloitte's Public Leadership Institute. John O'Leary, an expert in business process engineering, has worked for Scudder Kemper Investments, Lycos, and KPMG Peat Marwick. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290223-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290223-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT General Services Administration (GSA) officials testified on overspending at their agency, specifically on the spending of the November 2010 Federal Acquisitions Service Award Ceremony in Virginia and GSA expenses and executive bonuses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307370-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307370-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Ben Weyl and Joshua Zumbrun talked about the role of federal government in improving the economy, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Some of the topics they discussed included the looming "fiscal cliff," when tax increases and budget cuts scheduled for the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement; actions the Federal Reserve might take on the economy; and Social Security and Medicare. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307299-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307299-3 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Griswold talked about the role of institutions and legislative incentives in creating public policy. He focused on three parts to public policy, including a moral policy, constitutional policy, and economic policy. He also talked about unintended consequences of policy-making decisions, ways of wielding political influence, and institutional constraints on power. This speech was part of a Cato Institute forum on economic and political issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307323-4 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the effects of federal agency inspector general vacancies on their ability to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Committee Chairman Darrell Issa blamed President Obama for not nominating people for positions. There were 10 inspector general vacancies, 7 of which had been vacant for more than a year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305937-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Arthur Brooks talked about the role of government and the free enterprise system, as well as recent news developments, the performance of the Obama administration, and the future of the Republican Party. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294156-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294156-4 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Bailyn, a Pulitzer Prize winner, talked about [The Federalist Papers], a collection of essays written by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison and collected into a book during the 1780s debate over the U.S. Constitution to interpret the meaning of its various sections and support its ratification. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70687-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT A panel of bankruptcy law experts talked about the use of bankruptcy courts by large businesses and legal questions over the government's auto industry bailout. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296541-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296541-2 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT University of Virginia professor Brian Balogh talked about his book, [A Government Out of Sight: The Mystery of National Authority in Nineteenth-Century America]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305927-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305927-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Edward DeMarco testified on his oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He said more direction was needed for the two government-sponsored enterprises. Mr. DeMarco's opening statement was interrupted several times by protestors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311592-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Wayne White talked about possible action the federal government could take to address the issue of bed bugs. Bed bugs have been found in all 50 states, and a two-day summit on the issue was to be held in Washington, D.C. Mr. White responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Representative G.K. Butterfield spoke by phone about his attempts to pass legislation to address bed bug infestation problems. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297828-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297828-5 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT John Gage talked about the impact on the federal workforce of the debt ceiling agreement and the joint congressional Select Committee on Deficit Reduction created by the deal. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics include jobs elimination, pay, salary, and hiring freezes; and other reductions in benefits. Mr. Gage's organization, the American Federation of Government Employees, represents 600,000 federal and Washington, D.C., government workers nationwide and overseas. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301063-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301063-4 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Farrakhan exhorts blacks working in government to strive for more than personal success. After recalling a litany of black leaders, he comments on the increasing conservatism and decadence that threaten both blacks and the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8766-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about ways to improve the application and receiving process of public assistance programs, specifically removing barriers, increasing access, and easing the strain on agencies' administrative capacities. They focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP and formerly called food stamps), and the challenges of moving the application process online. They also answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309129-1 Fri, 28 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT