The most popular programs for the 106th Congress Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1347 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, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 16:51:22 GMT A portion of the session focused on repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126066-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT The 106th Congress convened, swore in members, and elected Representative Hastert, R-IL, as Speaker of the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117762-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Jul 1, 1999 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126067-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126067-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Selected members of the freshmen class in the House of Representatives were shown touring the Capitol building. They were also shown arriving in Washington, D.C., setting up their offices, and planning their congressional agendas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115379-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115379-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT A Channel 1 interview with Speaker Hastert was shown. He responded to questions about his new role as Speaker of the House and how his past role as a teacher prepared him for his new role. Various events were shown of a day in the life of Speaker Hastert. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118213-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125777-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125777-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125774-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125917-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Newly elected as House Speaker, Rep. Hastert talked about the issues that he said the people of the U.S. are concerned about including Social Security, education, tax cuts, and benefits for the armed forces. He stated that the Congress is going to work on these issues. After his prepared remarks he took questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118191-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Hastert talked about his career in Congress, his background as an educator and his hopes for the 106th Congress. He described how his teaching and coaching career affected his choice to run for the state legislature and then Congress. He also talked about his childhood growing up in Northern Illinois, his parents, and his college education. He was elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in January 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121835-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Members of congress, staff members, and family and friends of Representative Brown attended a memorial service for the congressman, who died of a heart attack on July 15th. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151268-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Hastert, Thomas, and Boehner talked to reporters about the release of the findings from an independent financial audit of the House of Representatives. They focused on their clean audit that states that Congress is being run like an effective business. They stressed that this audit is a large improvement over the one conducted in 1995, but that they still have more work to do. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152359-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125780-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders announced their party's domestic policy agenda. They pledged more support for the military, education, Social Security, and tax relief for married couples and parents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125536-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representative Sanford talked about the House Republican agenda for the rest of the congressional session, including tax cuts, spending, and his decision to leave the House at the end of his term. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151974-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151974-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Members of the 106th Congress and clergy gathered to reflect on their upcoming session and pray for guidance in the task. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117639-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Mark and Tom Udall reflected on their terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. They focused on their elections, coming to Washington, and working in Congress. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151491-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151491-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nelson talked about the resolution of events in Kosovo, legislation pending on Medicare and Social Security. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125638-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125638-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Henry talked about legislation under consideration in Congress, current events and newspaper headlines. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153721-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153721-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Livingston announced that he will run as a candidate for Speaker of the House. He focused on his view that the Republican party agenda is being lost due to the misplaced priorities of some Republican leaders, and that it is time for a leadership change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/114823-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cunningham analyzed the managed care reform debate, outlining the positions of both parties on the issue. He talked about the possibility of compromise, and what compromise would cost both sides. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151308-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT The results of the Republican House leadership elections were discussed by several representatives. After their prepared remarks questions were taken from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115433-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115433-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Senators spoke to reporters about Republican tax proposals currently under consideration in the Senate. The proposals would "provide real tax cuts," for all working Americans, remove the marriage penalty, and bolster Social Security and Medicare. They called on President Clinton to sign the bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151286-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151286-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Javers spoke about the opening of the new Congress and other headline news. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117635-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT At a Washington, DC rally Republican leaders talked about the need for tax breaks for the American people. They focused on how families are stressed trying to meet their tax obligations and need to have a tax break. They also stressed the need to save the federal surplus for Social Security and Medicare. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126081-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/126081-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Oxley and Sabo talked about the annual congressional baseball game between the parties. Representative Oxley, the manager of the Republican team, described his teams' strategy and the charities that the game will benefit. They also discussed upcoming legislation and took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125385-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125385-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders talked about their plans for the 106th Congressional agenda. Education, the armed forces and other issues were addressed. The leaders were preparing to go into their first leadership meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117760-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117760-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representative Millender-McDonald discussed the juvenile justice legislation before the House. She attacked Republican amendments to the bill as "Draconian," in particular measures to try more juveniles as adults. She took audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125116-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125116-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Republican leaders spoke against President Clinton for vetoing a Republican-backed budget which included Republican sponsored tax cuts. They said that the plan would have benefited middle class citizens, helped married couples and stimulated the economy. After their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152318-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Republican leaders talked to reporters about a budget agreement reached with Democrats. They claimed victory for including increased defense spending, added flexibility for local school boards in spending federal money, and a 0.38 percent governmentwide spending cut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153751-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153751-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representative Kaptur examined legislation pending in the House, particularly appropriations bills that would keep the government running past the end of the fiscal year in October. She also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152293-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152293-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Democratic members of congress spoke with reporters about their meeting with the president to discuss youth violence. They praised the Senate for passing youth violence legislation and pledged to help the bill through the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123604-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123604-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representative Vitter spoke about his victory in the special election and the process of settling into his new position on Capitol Hill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124770-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representative Lowey talked about the Labor and Health and Human Services appropriations bill. She expressed concern that many important health and education programs are not adequately funded in the bill. She also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152403-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152403-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representative Northup discussed news stories and her support for Governor Bush. She talked about her congressional agenda and her role in the Republican leadership. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121828-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121828-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton talked about the Democratic health care reform plan also known as "The Patient's Bill of Rights," that would give patients more latitude in dealing with health management organizations. Claiming that "too often the bottom line" decides health care decisions, he chided Republicans for not doing enough to help Americans get quality healthcare. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151298-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151298-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Senators talked about the passage of Republican-sponsored tax cut legislation. They roundly criticized the legislation and the Republican side of the aisle, pointing to the failure of gun control and patient's bill of rights legislation as examples of how "out of touch" Republicans are with the American public. They claimed that the Republican plan would do nothing to reduce the public debt or protect Social Security and Medicare. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151293-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151293-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representative Armey spoke about the opening of the 106th Congress and other headline news. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117637-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representative Dingell talked about current events, including the recent debate on gun control legislation, and Medicare. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125920-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125920-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Opening their 30th legislative forum with a news conference, black congressional leaders talked with reporters about the legislative issues they will pursue for the remainder of the session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159220-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Anderson discussed the opening of the 106th Congress and his position as a former clerk in the House. He talked about the variety of coverage being done by the C-SPAN cameras. Live shots of the chamber are shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118193-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118193-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Senators talked with reporters following a meeting with the president about patients rights. They claimed that Senate Republicans have refused to enact "meaningful reform," that the Republican plan would not provide coverage and that it would appease special interests. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150334-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Hosler discussed legislation pending in the House, including gun control and youth violence. She also took audience questions, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125086-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125086-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed Republican and Democratic legislative proposals for the 106th Congress and other issues. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154731-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154731-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representative Gephardt spoke about the agenda for the 106th Congress and other headline news. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/117636-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Hirschfeld-Davis talked about the appointment of conferees to work out the differences in the juvenile justice legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151305-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Representative Walsh discussed spending for medical benefits for veterans and how and if tax cuts proposed by Republicans would affect these benefits as well as funding for the Department Housing and Urban Development. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151975-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Several members of the Appropriations committee debated amendments for the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. They focused on amendments regarding Medicare funding, vocational education funding, HIV research funding, and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152468-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152468-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Senator Daschle spoke to reporters about health care, juvenile justice and Social Security. He also answered media questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125126-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125126-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Craig and Ms. Bartholomew talked about appropriations legislation under consideration in the House. They discussed the possibility of a government shutdown at the end of the fiscal year in October, and what Congress has yet to do keep the government running. They also talked about current events and newspaper headlines, and answered audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Mr. Hager was guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152362-1 Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT