The most popular programs for the House of Representatives Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1684 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, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:36 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, 06 Jan 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, 06 Jan 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, 06 Jan 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, 06 Jan 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, 06 Jan 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, 06 Jan 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, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly legislative briefing with reporters. She talked about the letter she sent to House Speaker John Boehner challenging him to cancel the next week's recess and commit to working on legislation on transportation programs, student loan interest rates, and middle income tax cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306466-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306466-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Charles Rangel addressed the House of Representatives, speaking about 13 counts of ethics charges against him. He defended himself and said he would not resign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294987-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294987-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT In this excerpt from the House floor, Representative Giffords made her first appearance since January when she was injured in a shooting. Representative Pelosi recognized Representative Giffords presence as did Representative DeGette. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300833-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300833-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Charles Johnson and William McKay, former parliamentarians for the U.S. House of Representatives and the British House of Commons respectively, talked about the book they co-wrote, [Parliament & Congress: Representation & Scrutiny in the Twenty-First Century], which compares and contrasts the two bodies. They also talked about the rules of their respective bodies, their jobs as parliamentarians, and told stories of times where their rulings were instrumental to the working of their legislative bodies. William McKay worked for 41 years in the clerk's office of the House of Commons. For four years, from 1998 to 2002, he was the clerk of the House, a position similar to the House parliamentarian. Since then, he has been an observer at the Council of the Law Society of Scotland. Charles Johnson came to the U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Parliamentarian in 1964. After almost 20 years as deputy parliamentarian, he spent ten years as the House parliamentarian (1994-2004). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295702-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Incoming House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia, incoming Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy of California, and incoming Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin spoke about the Republican legislative agenda as they prepared to assume power in the 112th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296780-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses talked about the issues surrounding the education and conservation programs associated with public display of marine mammals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293204-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Allen West (R-FL) talked about the House congressional agenda. Topics included the upcoming vote on a continuing resolution, President Obama's jobs plan, tax policy, and free trade agreements. He 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/301881-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301881-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Friends, family and dignitaries paid tribute to the late Representative John Murtha (D-PA) during funeral services at Westmont Presbyterian Church in Johnstown, Pennsylvania . He died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia after complications from gallbladder surgery. Representative Murtha was 77. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Former President Clinton and Defense Secretary Gates are among those who attended the service. Scenes from the funeral cortege and arrival at the church as well as interviews with journalists and lawmakers are included at the beginning and end of the service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292098-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members debated various provisions and amendments to health care reform legislation. Issues included expanding employee-sponsored wellness programs under HIPAA and a public option. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288147-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Draper talked about his book, [Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the House of Representative], and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The book goes behind-the-scenes of the 112th Congress following the 2010 midterm elections. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305720-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305720-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative-elect Lou Barletta was interviewed. He defeated 13-term Representative Paul Kanjorski in the 2010 midterm election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297225-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Author Robert Draper talked about his book, [Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the U.S. House of Representatives], in which he discusses how the 112th Congress could drop to a 9 percent approval rating. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308978-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308978-7 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Walter Oleszek talked about the founders' intentions for the House of Representatives and the evolution of the institution. The House was originally the only part of the national government directly elected by the people. Mr. Oleszek examined the changes in te House and how it reflects popular political views. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Voice of the People: The House of Representatives" was part of the series "...In Congress Assembled": The Roots and Evolution of Today's Congress, held by the Smithsonian Associates in the Ripley Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306724-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator-elect Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Mike Pence (R-IN) gave keynote addresses at the 2010 Federalist Society annual convention. Mr. Lee talked about his ambitions as a senator and some of his differences with the current operations of the Senate Republican leadership team. Representative Mike Pence talked about the Republican transition to the majority in the House and the party's agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296693-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296693-2 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A memorial service was held in Statuary Hall to honor Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman Tom Lantos (D-CA) who died on February 11, 2008, in Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Maryland. Members of his family and dignitaries gave tributes to Representative Lantos. His granddaughter, Mrs. Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick, sang. Rabbi Arthur Schneier gave the benediction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204060-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204060-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members debated the adoption of House rules on the first day of the 112th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-8 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held to re-evaluate the House Committee on Un-American Activities, using new information from formerly closed archives. After their papers were presented, Mr. Leab and Mr. Haynes provided commentary. Then the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Haynes moderated. Vernon Pedersen talked about "Terminal Hearing: The House Committee on Un'American Activities and the Death of Jerry J. O'Connell." Veronica Wilson talked about "Cold War Patriarch: The Several Lives of FBI Informant Herbert Philbrick." Jason Roberts talked about "Behind the Curtain: HUAC Investigator Robert Stripling and the Alger Hiss Case." The 102nd annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians was held Wednesday, April 7 to Saturday, April 10, 2010. The panel "Investigators and Witnesses: The House Committee on Un‑American Activities (HUAC) Revisited" was held 1:45 p.m. April 8 at the Hilton Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293123-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293123-2 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Paul West spoke by phone about House Republicans' retreat in Baltimore, which will include an address by President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291750-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291750-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Jim Cooper (D-TN) spoke about partisan struggles and dysfunction over the course of several Congresses. Among the topics he addressed were redistricting, lobbying, congressional pay, and campaign fundraising. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297730-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297730-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Mick Mulvaney gave a Republican freshman's perspective on coming to Congress to cut federal spending, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan's "Roadmap for America's Future" for reducing the budget deficit and federal debt. Representative Mulvaney, who was supported by the tea party movement, objects to the amount of Republican spending during the George W. Bush administration. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297680-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297680-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Minority Leader Pelosi (D-CA) and other Democratic leaders urged Republican leaders to keep the House in session until legislation such as the Farm Bill, the Violence Against Women Act and an extension of George W. Bush-era tax cuts for those making less than $250,000 a year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308334-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308334-3 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Whip Eric Cantor talked about Republican leadership's view of federal spending, Wall Street regulation, tax policy, immigration and the 2010 campaign. 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/293615-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293615-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Bob Ney (R-OH) talked about his memoir, [Sideswiped: Lessons Learned Courtesy of the Hit Men of Capitol Hill]. He discussed his eleven years in Congress and being sent to serve for 30 months at the Federal Corrections Facility in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was in prison for 12 months and was released to a 12-step alcohol rehabilitation program in Columbus, Ohio for five additional months. He detailed entering prison and the experience of going from a "lawmaker to a law breaker." He related coming to Washington, D.C., with the best of intentions, but was instead sidetracked by the enticement of money and an addiction to alcohol. He suggested that little had changed on Capitol Hill with respect to lobbying members of Congress and the lure of money in politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311766-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT James Boylston and Allen Wiener talked about their book [David Crockett in Congress: The Rise and Fall of the Poor Man's Friend] (Bright Sky Press; November 1, 2009). In their book they present an examination of the life of U.S. Representative David Crockett that goes beyond his days as Davy Crockett the frontiersman, arguing that he was also a master politician and an advocate for the poor. He represented Tennessee from 1827-1831 and 1833-1835 but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection. They responded to questions from members of the audience. James Boylston is the creator and moderator of the Alamo Studies online forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290223-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290223-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), submitted her letter of resignation to Speaker Boehner on the dais. Members paid tribute to her service and career, and Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) read Gifford's resignation letter. On January 8, 2011, Representative Giffords was shot in the head in a Tucson supermarket parking lot at a public meeting with constituents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303889-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303889-5 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave a statement on a shooting in Tucson, Arizona, involving Representative Gabrielle Giffords and several others. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297411-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297411-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Boehner gave his weekly legislative briefing. He said he "is not interested in another 30-day extension" of the transportation bill but instead a six-month agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306467-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Stuart Weisberg talked about his book, [Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman] (University of Massachusetts Press; September 30, 2009). He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series of interviews during the month of August with authors of recently released books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288602-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288602-6 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gene Karpinski talked about climate and energy policy under a Republican House, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The League of Conservation Voters conducted a poll on election night and found that a majority of voters back environmental policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296463-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296463-4 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Boehner gave his weekly legislative briefing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305681-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Speaker of the U.S. House Dennis Hastert talked about his autobiography, [Speaker: Lessons from 40 Years in Coaching and Politics], published by Regnery Publishing. He described his careers in high school teaching and then his 17 years in Congress. He talked about his experiences as speaker of the House with many stories of leadership styles and legislation. Topics included what he learned from organized sports and how he handled the daily responsibilities of the House immediately after the September 11th terrorist attacks. A video clip was shown of Representative Bob Livingston's December 19, 1998, resignation speech on the House floor. This action led to Representative Hastert being asked to be the speaker. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182786-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Political Scientist Charles Hamilton discussed the subject of his biography, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.: The Political Biography of an American Dilemma. Mr. Hamilton described Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., the son of a family of affluence in Harlem, as a congressman, preacher, civil rights leader, and playboy. Mr. Hamilton described the times during which Mr. Powell lived, and the actions taken by Mr. Powell as an influential black politician during the middle of the 20th century. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23633-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took place earlier on the House floor. There were 35 new Republican members and 49 new Democratic members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-2 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Two-thousand-twelve marks what would have been the 100th birthday of former U.S. House Speaker and Massachusetts Democrat Thomas "Tip" O'Neill. A panel including three of Tip O'Neill's children looked back at his life and career. MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews - who served as a press aide to Tip O'Neill in the 1980s - moderates the conversation. The Cambridge Public Library hosted this hour-and-20 minute event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306181-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306181-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Outgoing House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) talked about the 2010 midterm election results and Democratic Party priorities in the upcoming 112th Congress. He also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297048-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Stuart Weisberg talked about his biography [Barney Frank: The Story of America's Only Left-Handed, Gay, Jewish Congressman] (University of Massachusetts Press; September 30, 2009). In this book the former Capitol Hill staff member presents a comprehensive look at the life and career of U.S. Representative Barney Frank (D-MA). The biography is based on more than 150 interviews with friends and colleagues, as well as with Representative Frank himself. Mr. Weisberg responded to questions from members of the audience. Stuart Weisberg was a staff director and chief counsel for the House Government Operations Subcommittee on Employment and Housing for ten years. During the Clinton administration, he chaired the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. This event of the 26th Miami Book Fair International took place Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:30 a.m., in Room 3208/3209 of Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289995-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289995-11 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Charles Rangel (D-NY) was honored by his congressional colleagues with an official portrait for his service as House Ways and Means Committee chairman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301705-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner spoke to reporters about the House Republican agenda. In his comments he said the House would vote on a bill to extend the current interest rate on federal student loans for one year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305670-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305670-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Friends, relatives, political advisers and Rep. Gingrich himself discussed the life and political ideas and career of the incoming Speaker of the House. The last fifty-five minutes of the program is an interview with Rep. Gingrich at the Atlanta Zoo from Friday December 30, 1994. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on June 17, 1943. He earned a B.A. in history from Emory University and a P.H.D. from Tulane University. He taught history at West Georgia College from 1970 to 1974. He lost House races in 1974 and 1976, but won in 1978 and has served in the House ever since. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62457-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62457-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A ceremony was held honoring Representative Donald Payne (D-NJ), who died on March 6, 2012, from colon cancer at the age of 77. Following Presentation of the Colors and invocation, congressional members, his son and brother, and Vice President Joe Biden spoke of Representative Payne's life and career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305653-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) spoke to reporters about his decision to retire. Approximately 18 minutes of the program are missing, due to a recording outage, beginning around 30 minutes into the news conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302916-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302916-1 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The opening of the 112th Congress included a roll call of members, election of a speaker, and remarks by the outgoing and incoming speaker. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297301-6 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative-elect Mick Mulvaney was interviewed. He defeated 14-term Representative John Spratt in the 2010 midterm elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297225-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297225-2 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT