The most popular programs for the Legislative Branch Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1341 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 16:50:06 GMT President Obama spoke at the annual congressional prayer breakfast, where legislators and officials gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on the United States. Astronaut Mark Kelly spoke on behalf of Representative Gabrielle Giffords, his wife, who was seriously injured at a shooting in Tucson on January 8, 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297830-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor spoke to reporters about the House Republican agenda for the 112th Congress. They talked about their efforts to repeal the health care law and the new Republican budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297365-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT) conducted a filibuster of proposed legislation to extend George W. Bush-era tax cuts. He objected to the extensions for those in the highest income brackets, highlighting programs and causes he thought should take priority in the Senate agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297021-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297021-5 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Groves talked about conducting and evaluating the U.S. 2010 Census. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292743-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292743-6 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Adam Green talked about the work of his Progressive Change Campaign Committee, and the organization's agenda for the 113th Congress.*He also outlined what progressives would like to see from President Obama in his second term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.*Topics included tax rates, Social Security and Medicare, jobs in the oil and gas industry, AIG's potential lawsuit against the U.S. government, and President Obama's negotiation skills. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-4 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) delivered his farewell address on the House floor. In his remarks he criticized the U.S. government, politicians and special interests, calling for a return to policies that favored personal liberty, and said that the Constitution had failed to limit the scope of an authoritarian bureaucracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309439-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309439-4 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT H.Res. 591: A resolution to waive the requirement of clause 4(b), rule eleven, against consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. S. 1696: A bill to designate certain National Forest lands in the State of Montana as wilderness, and to release other National Forest lands in the State of Montana for multiple use management. H.Res. 585: A resolution to provide for the completion of the activities of the Task Force to Investigate Certain Allegations Concerning the Holding of Americans as Hostages in Iran in 1980 in the second session of the One Hundred Second Congress. H.Res. 589: A resolution to provide for consideration of S 3144, to amend title ten, United States Code, to improve the health care system provided for members and former members of the armed forces and their dependents. H.R. 5575: A bill to authorize certain uses of real property acquired by the Architect of the Capitol for use by the Librarian of Congress. H.R. 6017: A bill to implement for the United State the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. H.R. 6047: A bill to amend the United States Information and Education Exchange Act oof 1948, the Foreign Service Act of 1980, and other provisions of law to make certain changes in administrative authorities. H.C.Res. 223: A bill to express the sense of the Congress that the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement should include Magen David Adom as a legitimate national society of that movement. H.Res. 538: A resolution to commend the heroic individuals who acted to rescue Jews during the Holocaust and the Jewish Foundation for Christian Rescuers, which perpetuates the altruism and moral courage of such individuals. H.C.Res. 370: A resolution concerning the humanitarian crisis in Somalia. H.R. 6077: A bill concerning United States participation in a Cascadia Corrider commission. H.C.Res. 353: A bill to expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should assume a strong leadership role in implementing the decisions made at the Earth Summit by developing a national strategy to implement Agenda Twenty-One and other Earth Summit agreements through domestic policy and foreign policy, by cooperating with all countries to identify and initiate further agreements to protect the global environment, and by supporting and participating in a high-level United Nations Sustainable Development Commission. H.R. 4059: A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to authorize additional functions within the Enterprise for the American Initiative. S. 2679: A bill to promote the recovery of Hawaii tropical forests. H.R. 6049: A bill to amend the Congressional Award Act to revise and extend authorities for the Congressional Award Board. S. 2044: A bill to assist Native Americans in assuring the survival and continuing vitality of their languages. H.Res. 594: A resolution to provide for agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5194, to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations. H.R. 6093: A bill to amend the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to authorize appropriations. H.C.Res. 367: A bill to authorize the presentation of a program on the Capitol grounds. H.Res. 4157: A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 and the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965. H.R. 707: A bill to amend the Community Exchange Act to improve the regulation of futures and options traded under rules and regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; to establish registration standards for all exchange floor traders; to restrict practices which may lead to the abuse of outside customers of the marketplace; to reinforce development of exchange audit trails to better enable the detection and prevention of such practices; to establish higher standards for service on governing boards and disciplinary committees of self-regulatory organizations; to enhance the international regulation of futures trading; and to regulate the process of authorizing appropriations for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32909-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32909-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The system through which Congress, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court regulate one another is examined, and the specific regulatory powers of each branch is detailed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15130-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15130-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected and re-elected senators. The event happens at the start of each Congress in the Old Senate Chamber. The official swearing-in ceremony took place earlier in the Senate chambers on the opening day of the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310193-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310193-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Charles Schumer was interviewed by Mike Allen. He talked about the House Republicans' 2012 budget plan, the possibility of a government shutdown over the 2011 budget, and his Senate leadership ambitions. He also talked about tax policy, why he got into politics, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298870-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292885-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292885-6 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the results of the previous day's 2010 midterm elections. He said that the gains made by Republicans and the loss of the control of the House of Representatives was "humbling," but also called on Congress to find common ground to overcome challenges facing both parties. He was introspective about his record as he answered several questions about the state of the economy, health care reform legislation, the military ban on service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, and the public perceptions of the electorate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296399-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Larry Klayman talked by video uplink from New York City about his book [Whores: Why and How I Came to Fight the Establishment] (New Chapter Publisher; October 15, 2009). In his book he expresses his views on what he sees as corruption, abuse and lapsed ethics in the U.S. government, judiciary, and the media. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Included in program ID 289995-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289512-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289512-6 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Newly elected or re-elected senators posed with their families and the vice president for a photo opportunity depicting a swearing-in ceremony in the Old Senate Chamber. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297335-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297335-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn talked about the impact on the Senate of tea party-backed candidates, efforts to ban earmarks, and his reaction to recommendations made by the Deficit Commission. 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/296624-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296624-3 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chaplain Barry Black talked about his youth in Baltimore as one of eight children whose mother struggled financially. His story is told in his 2006 book [From the Hood to the Hill]. He also talked about how he goes about counseling senators who are trying to make decisions on public policy issues. Chaplain Black explained his job and the variety of spiritual issues he is asked to address as Chaplain of the Senate. Chaplain Black is a retired U.S. Navy Admiral, serving 27 years culminating in the position of Chief of Navy Chaplains. He became the 62nd Chaplain of the U.S. Senate in July, 2003. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289560-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bradford Fitch talked about his book [Citizen's Handbook to Influencing Elected Officials]. Mr. Fitch believes that a well-informed constituency can be a driving force in swaying elected officials. The book offers advice on how to approach members of Congress, the value of being informed, ways to inform members about the effects of their decisions, and dealing with congressional support staff. Mr. Fitch also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296762-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296762-5 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Lawrence Lessig talked about his latest book about the influence of money on Congress, in which he argued that large amounts of money, fueled by recent changes in campaign finance rules, can secure legislative influence in the U.S. government. He criticized powerful business interests that sponsor corporate lobbyists and suggested that widespread citizen mobilization and a new Constitutional Convention would allow people to regain control of "the corrupted but redeemable representational system." He also talked about clerking for Justice Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court, and Judge Richard Posner on the 7th Circuit Court. He offered views on the Obama administration's accomplishments, and the influence his father had upon him while growing up in central Pennsylvania. Lawrence Lessig earned a B.A. and B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania, his M.A. from Cambridge University, and a J.D. from Yale University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302043-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302043-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to the Senate Democratic Conference and answered questions at the Newseum. In his remarks he highlighted the accomplishments of the Democratic-controlled Congress, called on senators to "finish the job" on health care reform, and encouraged them to stand against Republican obstructionism and filibusters. He also answered questions from the senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291897-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN's original feature documentary, [The Library of Congress], is a behind-the-scenes look at the national repository, providing the history of the institution, a tour of its iconic Jefferson Building, and glimpses of some of the library's rare book, photo, and map collections. The film also featured some of the presidential papers housed at the Library of Congress, ranging from George Washington through Calvin Coolidge. Viewers learned how the library uses technology to preserve its holdings and expand public access to them, as well as how technology is helping to uncover new information about some of the items in its collections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300241-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Terence Samuel talked about his new book [The Upper House: A Journey Behind the Closed Doors of the U.S. Senate]. It looks at the institution of the Senate and some of its members. Mr. Samuel was chief congressional correspondent for [U.S. News & World Report] from 2000 to 2005. Prior to that he worked as the New York Bureau Chief for the [Philadelphia Inquirer]. Today he writes for The American Prospect and The Root. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293608-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293608-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke about progressive issues and answered questions submitted via Facebook, Twitter, and blog comments at the Netroots Nation annual convention. Among the topics she addressed were anti-discrimination laws, jobs, the economy, and climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294741-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294741-3 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Oklahoma Representative Mickey Edwards spoke about the relationship between the president and Congress. Among the issues he addressed were the prescribed roles of the executive and legislative branches, President Obama's approach to the legislative process, and levels of political partisanship in Washington. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291093-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291093-3 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The day after the 2012 elections, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) congratulated President and Mrs. Obama and Vice President and Mrs. Biden. He spoke to reporters about working with President Obama and the Senate to avoid the "fiscal cliff," the impending automatic tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. He said that Republicans would consider a deal that includes higher taxes "under the right conditions." He also stated, "Mr. President, this is your moment. We're ready to be led....We want you to succeed." He did not respond to questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309329-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309329-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and current and former Senate staff members talked about the history and use of the filibuster. Senator Alexander argued in favor of keeping the filibuster rules in their current form, citing the late Senator Robert Byrd's depicting the filibuster as a "fence" that protected against executive branch over-reach. Following his remarks, panelists talked about the use of the filibuster and similarly opposed proposals to eliminate the practice in the Senate. They also responded to audience members' questions. This program took place one day before the opening of the 112th Congress. Democratic members of the Senate were proposing to alter the filibuster rule on the first day of the new Congress in response to Senate Republicans use of the filibuster in the 111th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297308-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT A "celebration of life" memorial service was held for Senator Robert Byrd at the West Virginia State Capitol. Presidents Obama, Clinton and Vice President Biden, along with dignitaries, spoke at the service. During the eulogy, President Obama noted, "He was my friend, that is how I will remember him." The service included blue grass music, a singalong to John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads," patriotic tunes performed by a military band, and a bagpipe rendition of "Amazing Grace." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294355-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke to reporters about the results of the 2012 elections, in which Democrats maintained control of the U.S. Senate. He talked about the the upcoming lame-duck session of Congress and the "fiscal cliff," the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. He responded to questions from reporters in the Senate Radio-TV Gallery Studio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309330-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT A funeral service was held for former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, who died in a plane crash in Alaska on August 9, 2010. He was 86. Eulogists included Vice President Joe Biden, senators, and several prominent clergy from Anchorage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295087-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened on the opening day of the 112th Congress. Debate focused on Senate rules governing filibusters and the practice of placing secret holds on nominations. At the end of the day, the Senate recessed indefinitely in order to extend the legislative day to allow negotiations on new rules. Changes to the rules that govern the Senate require only a simple majority on the first legislative day on which the Senate convenes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297302-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297302-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Pelosi (D-CA) spoke to reporters about the historic number of women elected as part of the House Democratic Caucus. She talked about the Democratic agenda, and announced that she intended to run again for minority leader. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309450-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The 65th annual Congressional Dinner of the Washington Press Foundation was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. After the award presentations congressional leaders joked about the current state of politics. Representative McCarthy and Senator Klobuchar were the featured speakers. Speaker Pelosi and Representative Kevin McCarthy were special guests. Candy Crowley was the master of ceremonies. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Nan Robertson. She was a correspondent with [The New York Times] for over 30 years and is the author of [The Girls in the Balcony: Women, Men, and The New York Times]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283844-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283844-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professor Sarah Binder discussed the history of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate and current arguments for and against the practice. Ms. Binder also described some suggestions for reform of U.S. Senate rules. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291914-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Census Bureau Director Robert Groves released the first set of 2010 Census data. Secretary Locke in his remarks said that the Census was completed on time and under budget. The overall U.S. population grew 9.7 percent to 308.7 million, with growth continuing to be concentrated in the Southern and Western regions of the country. Nevada grew the most, up 35.1 percent from 2000. Ten states lost representatives in the House of Representatives, and eight states gained representatives, with Texas gaining the most. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297192-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Stevens delivered a farewell speech in the Senate chambers. He was the longest-serving Republican senator with six terms in office. He lost a close reelection campaign amid controversy over his conviction of corruption charges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282496-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282496-5 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT [The Capitol] History Video DVD, product code CHV, is available online at c-span.org/store The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were presented in a special 107-minute version of [The Capitol]. The documentary featured the impact of Presidents Washington and Jefferson on the Capitol's creation, the grand public spaces, and areas off limits or rarely seen by the public, such as the top of the Capitol dome. The narrated segments, including tours of the building and interviews with members of Congress, historians, and curators, were recorded in high-quality video. The eleven chapters include: Introduction; Early Years, The Rotunda: Part 1; The Capitol and Slavery; The 1820's and Andrew Jackson; The Rotunda: Part II; The Dome; Dome Tour; The House Chamber; The Senate Chamber; Statuary in the Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194300-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Nickels discussed "how a bill becomes a law." The vignette included video demonstrating the steps involved in making a law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58004-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58004-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their fiscal year 2013 budget proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304994-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Following a teller vote electing Representative John Boenher (R-OH) as speaker, former Speaker Pelosi talked about the accomplishments of the last Congress and handed the gavel to Speaker Boehner. He then spoke about the goals and agenda for the new Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-5 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Late in the session Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) moved that a post-cloture motion by Republicans was dilatory. The chair ruled against the motion and the ruling of the chair was appealed, and the question of whether the chair's ruling should stand was put to the Senate. The Senate failed to support the chair, thus supporting Senator Reid, and establishing a new precedent that post-cloture motions to suspend and take up an amendment could be considered dilatory. The vote was 48-51. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301930-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301930-8 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about the state of discourse in American politics, the emergence of the "tea party" movement, their response in the form of a "coffee party," and engaging citizens and lawmakers in the political process. Among the topics they addressed were partisanship and the legislative process, recent efforts to pass health care reform, campaign finance, and voter anger. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292765-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Corey Boles and Jake Sherman talked about the congressional agenda following a district break for both the House and Senate. Topics included the U.S. role in military action against Libya, budget issues and the April 8 expiration date of the latest continuing resolution, job approval ratings of Congress and President Obama, divisions within the Democratic and Republican Parties, and other issues. They 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/298703-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298703-3 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Political strategists Robert Raben and John Feehery talked about the congressional agenda as the House and Senate returned from recess, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included President Obama's budget proposal, gun control and bills, immigration reform, President Obama's relationship with Congress, and political implications of Korean peninsula tensions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311907-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311907-3 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative David Obey announced his retirement. He has served in the House since 1969. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293350-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293350-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bill Jarrell talked about the history of the transfer of power in the House of Representatives. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Telephone lines were open for viewer comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297300-17 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297300-17 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bob Cusack talked about current congressional legislation, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Among the topics he addressed were tax extenders, campaign finance, war spending, climate change and energy legislation, and some of the gubernatorial and congressional runoff races happening that day. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294178-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294178-6 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Portions of the first day of the 110th Congress included the clerk's declaration that Representative Nancy Pelosi had been elected as Speaker of the House, the official escort of the new speaker to the chair, Representative Boehner's introduction, and Representative Pelosi's acceptance speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196029-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT In the Dirksen Senate office building, family, friends, and colleagues gathered to celebrate Senator Strom Thurmond's 100th birthday. Speakers included current and former senators and two of Senator Thurmond's sons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174100-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Walter Olson reports that many political leaders who influence what the author considers poor national policy are graduates of the nation's premiere law schools. Mr. Olson relays that lawyers hold approximately 60% of seats in the Senate and 40% in the House of Representatives and argues that poor policy ideas born in law schools have migrated to the status of national policy debates. Walter Olson discussed his book at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298735-1 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senators Schumer and Durbin talked about the economy on the Senate Floor. They focused on the Democratic plans for rescuing the financial markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281384-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281384-2 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jamelle Bouie talked about his [American Prospect] article, "The Other Glass Ceiling," in which he examined the impediments that remain for African Americans in Congress. Some of the topics he discussed were the difficulties black members of the House have in being elected to the Senate, the states that are more like to elect African Americans, fundraising, and congressional districting. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305312-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305312-5 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT