The most popular programs for the 110th Congress Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1351 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, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:04:20 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, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republican Leader Senator Mitch McConnell announced that Senator Lamar Alexander won the chairmanship of the Senate Republican Conference in a secret ballot election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202806-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202806-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Studio guests talked about the career of Representative Nancy Pelosi, who was expected to be elected the next Speaker of the House when the 110th Congress convenes in January with Democratic Party control of the House of Representatives. She would be the first woman and the first Californian to be Speaker. Topics included her past career and the agenda she is expected to promote in the new Congress. Video clips of past events and speeches were included. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195313-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT House members elected in November re-enacted their swearing-in and brought their families in to greet and pose for pictures with Speaker Nancy Pelosi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196009-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196009-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Q & A - Nancy Pelosi http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280146-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280146-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT The House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing titled "Building an Economic Recovery Package: Creating and Preserving Jobs in America." Witnesses testified about strategies to stimulate the economy by the creation and preservation of stable, well-paying jobs. Possible actions include investing in repairing the national infrastructure, renewable energy, and education. Panelists also testified about the financial problems facing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation by the loss of value to its investments in stock and mortgage-backed securities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281976-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Wodele participated by telephone. Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments on the topic of organizing the new (110th) Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195015-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195015-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Congressional Black Caucus conducted a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony in the Coolidge Auditorium in the Library of Congress. As part of the ceremony caucus leaders and incoming Speaker of the House Pelosi spoke about the importance of African-American representation in Congress. There were also musical tributes as part of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196007-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196007-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Studio guests talked about the events of the opening day of the 110th Congress and the legislative agenda and responded to telephone calls from viewers. Rep. Miller was interviewed in the Washington Journal studio. All other members of Congress participated by remote connection from the Cannon Office Building rotunda and also responded to viewer telephone calls. A portion of the Congressional Black Caucus swearing-in ceremony was shown live from 9:35 to 9:39 a.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195704-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195704-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Representative Solis offered details about the Democratic Steering Committee's assignment of members to the various committees for the 110th Congress. She is vice chairman of the Steering Committee, which meets December 12 through 14. Rep. Solis is also a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195553-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195553-2 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT House minority leader Rep. Boehner, Senator Kennedy, and House Speaker Pelosi spoke at the Washington Press Club Foundation's 63rd Annual Congressional Dinner, held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Journalist Helen Thomas was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The David Lynch award to honor excellence in regional reporters who cover Congress was given to David Lightman and John Mulligan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196578-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196578-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT House members elected in November re-enacted their swearing-in and brought their families in to greet and pose for pictures with Speaker Nancy Pelosi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196009-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196009-2 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about the 2008 general election results, the potential impact of an Obama presidency, and potential shifts in U.S. policy as a result of Democratic Party gains in the House and Senate. Topics included rule changes in the House, term limits on committee chairman, and what might happen in the House lame duck session. David Hawkings moderated. "What's the Impact?: The New Agenda for Congress and the Nation" was the second panel of the Congressional Quarterly Election Impact Conference held in the Ronald Reagan Building. Public Affairs Council was a co-sponsor. David Hawkings was identified on-screen as David Hawkins. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282267-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282267-2 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Students from the University of Denver, Pace University in New York City, and George Mason University in Washington, D.C., participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. Susan Crabtree spoke to the classes about Congress and the shift in party leadership. She also responded to questions from the students. This course was a partnership between C-SPAN, The Cable Center and the University of Denver. The copyright for this program is held by The Cable Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196307-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT In a bipartisan event Democratic and Republican members of Congress debated the nation's energy policy. Jeanne Cummings moderated. This was the third in a series of bipartisan "Congress Debates" between members of Congress to explore issues facing the country. The series was sponsored by the House Democratic Caucus and the House Republican Conference in cooperation with the Democratic Leadership Council and the Congressional Institute. The event was held by the Entergy-Tulane Energy Institute in the Lavin-Bernick Center at Tulane University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280088-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Representative Brad Sherman talked about a group of House Democrats, headed by himself, who have proposed several key amendments to the Bush Administration's bill to stabilize the markets. The amendments include reducing the initial bank funding from $700 billion to $200 billion and purchasing only mortgage-related assets owned by U.S. entities. The House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to hear from Sec. Paulson on the Administration's plan later today. Representative Sherman responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281314-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281314-7 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones, chair of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, talked about her life, her career in politics, and ethics in Congress. Topics included her experiences being in the majority for the first time, recent legislation passed in the House, her experiences as lawyer and judge, African Americans in Congress, and the 2008 presidential campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196250-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Democratic leaders spoke to reporters following elections of leadership for the 110th Congress. Representative Pelosi was nominated to become Speaker of the House and Representative Hoyer was elected as the new Democratic Majority Leader. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195418-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT The Senate is expected to take up the Housing Bill this week, after a dispute over energy tax left it stalled before the break. Benton Ives talked the differences between the House and Senate bills and how the impasse is expected to be resolved. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205737-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205737-3 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Representative Christopher Shays talked about Congressional efforts to get a financial markets bill that will pass both chambers, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Representative Shays voted for the bill that failed Tuesday. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281525-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281525-4 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Frank was interviewed about the recent Congressional elections, the upcoming transition in the House leadership, and his thoughts as he prepares to assume chairmanship of the House Financial Services Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195430-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Rep. John Boehner; Rep. Mike Pence; Rep. Jon Porter on Energy http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280365-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT A bipartisan panel of former members of Congress gave advice for the leaders of the 110th Congress on working with the executive branch to set and follow a successful legislative agenda. James Thurber moderated. The "Congressional Leadership Summit: Advice for the 110th Congress" was held at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195692-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Participating by remote connection from the Cannon Office Building rotunda, newly-elected members of Congress talked about the events of the opening day of the 110th Congress, the legislative agenda, and being new members of Congress. They responded to telephone calls from viewers. Studio guest Tim Curran also talked about the events of opening day, questioned the members of Congress, and responded to telephone calls. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195704-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195704-3 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Incoming Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Senator Leahy was interviewed about the 110th Congress, the Senate Judiciary Committee, oversight and agenda for the committee, and national security. After he left, the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195843-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195843-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Representative Nancy Pelosi spoke at a concert honoring her as the newly-elected speaker of the House of Representatives. The concert in Speaker Pelosi's honor was held in the Great Hall of the National Building Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196013-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196013-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Representative Mary Bono and Michael Zaneis talked about anti-spyware legislation co-sponsored by Representative Bono. Each guest was interviewed separately for 15 minutes. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events that shape telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197363-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT The guests talked about ethics reform in Congress. Susan Ferrechio talked about the details and history of the ethics bill. The guests focused on the issue of lobbying and enforcement of any ethics legislation. They answered calls from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201529-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201529-3 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Republican members of Congress talked about their post-adjournment meetings on the House Floor to continue talking about rising energy costs and gas prices. They urged Speaker Pelosi to reconvene the House of Representatives in order to vote on the American Energy Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280394-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280394-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Jim Nussle talked about the Bush Administration's views on the farm bill, the Iraq war supplemental, and mortgage foreclosure legislation, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. The White House has announced the President will veto these bills if they reach his desk in their current form. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204914-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204914-6 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified in a hearing regarding a budget increase for the capitol police department. The increase is designated to hire civilians for technology-related positions, to increase salaries, and to increase the expense budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197413-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197413-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke about the upcoming State of the Union Address and likely Bush administration proposals in the coming year. They talked about their perspectives on the challenges facing the country and their priorities for the second session of the 110th Congress. Topics included economic and energy security, military readiness, and the nation's international reputation. They responded to reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203780-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Charles Rangel, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, was interviewed about the Democratic Party agenda for the 110th Congress. He discussed pieces of legislation that he hopes to get passed in the 110th Congress, his feelings on the recent Democratic leadership election, and his relationship with the Republicans and the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195425-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195425-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT David Herszenhorn talked about the dynamics of the House vote on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, why this bill failed, who the players were, and the next steps in the House and Senate on financial markets issue. The House vote was 205 ayes, 228 nays. Mr. Herszenhorn responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281502-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281502-4 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Newly elected members gathered on the Capitol steps for their official photograph. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195380-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Representative Chris Van Hollen, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, was interviewed about the Democrats and the 110th Congress. Topics included the status of the party's goals, accomplishments of the Democratic Congress, and congressional election campaigns in 2008. After he left, the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200005-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Demographic data such as education and gender about members of the 110th Congress were scrolled on the screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196064-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196064-4 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Maxine Waters and Kevin Brady talked about the condition of the U.S. economy and what action Congress should take on the issue. Yesterday, the Commerce Department announced that the economy grew at 0.6 percent. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204801-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204801-3 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Republican members of Congress talked about their post-adjournment meetings on the House Floor to continue talking about rising energy costs and gas prices and urge Speaker Pelosi to reconvene the House of Representatives in order to vote on the American Energy Act http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280921-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280921-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave her weekly legislative briefing to the press for the week of 02/28/08. The primary piece of legislation was a bill passed by the House that would remove subsidies for oil companies and increase incentives for renewable energy resources. She answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204215-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204215-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Pelosi talked about bills that were debated in the House of Representatives. She spoke unfavorably about President Bush vetoing the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) due to his disagreement with the tobacco tax increase that would pay for SCHIP. She talked about the Energy Bill that the House planned on voting on. She answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203038-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203038-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi spoke at a reception in her honor held in the Cannon Caucus Room. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196025-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Republican leaders spoke to reporters following elections of leadership for the 110th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195432-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Republican members of Congress talked about their post-adjournment meetings on the House Floor to continue talking about rising energy costs and gas prices and urge Speaker Pelosi to reconvene the House of Representatives in order to vote on the American Energy Act http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280464-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280464-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Christopher Van Hollen, a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, was interviewed about the 110th Congress. After he left the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195936-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195936-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Republican members of Congress talked about their post-adjournment meetings on the House Floor to continue talking about rising energy costs and gas prices and urge Speaker Pelosi to reconvene the House of Representatives in order to vote on the American Energy Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280538-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Christian Bourge talked about the congressional agenda. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200104-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200104-2 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Senate Democrats spoke to reporters following their leadership elections. Senator Reid was selected as the party's choice to become Senate majority leader. They also answered questions from reporters about their legislative agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195381-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195381-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Brookings's "Mending the Broken Branch" project released its report on congressional performance during the previous year and previewed the year ahead. The authors suggested that over the past fifteen years Congress had seen the collapse of the deliberative process, the erosion of the regular order, and a corresponding decline in the quality of legislation passed. After their presentations the participants responded to audience members' questions. Norman J. Ornstein and Thomas E. Mann are the authors of [The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track], published by Oxford University Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203731-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203731-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT President Bush appearing with his cabinet spoke to the media about his legislative agenda, the need for bipartisan cooperation, and the business of the 110th Congress. He briefly answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195996-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195996-1 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT