The most popular programs for the Budget Deficit Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=202 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 17:26:57 GMT Former National Debt Commission Co-Chairs Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson talked about some of the commission's recommendations to balance the federal budget and improve the long-term U.S. economic outlook. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299367-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299367-2 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the Campus Progress conference. He talked about about the current federal deficit and debt talks, praising President Obama for his handling of the economy. He also criticized Republicans in Congress for "now deciding that the debt is the biggest problem." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-5 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A group of tea party activists led by William Temple, chair of Freedom Jamboree and the Tea Party National Straw Poll Convention, held a press conference targeting House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other members of Congress for abandoning their promise not to raise the debt ceiling and not doing enough to get U.S. debt under control. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299392-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299392-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Veronique de Rugy and Joseph Gagnon talked about the nation' s $14.3 trillion debt ceiling. They discussed the fiscal and economic implications of reaching the debt ceiling, its impact on the finances of the American public, other countries' methods for dealing debt and debt limits, and the economic standing of the U.S. in the world. 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/299528-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about raising the debt ceiling in a national address from the East Room of the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300681-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300681-2 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a town hall meeting in College Park, Maryland on the University of Maryland Campus. Before he answered questions from the audience, he talked about the economy and ongoing negotiations with congressional leaders on the budget and raising the debt ceiling. He warned that a U.S. default on its debt would probably increase the deficit because of higher interest rates and slower economic growth. He also said White House lawyers had ruled out the option of increasing the debt ceiling without permission from Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300655-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300655-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters about the status of ongoing negotiations with congressional leaders on a budget deficit and national debt agreement. He expressed an urgency to reach an agreement soon to avoid a U.S. default on its loan obligations and called for a "balanced approach" to reducing government spending that includes revenue increases as well as spending cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300535-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300535-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin and Former President Clinton talked about reducing the federal deficit at the 2010 Fiscal Summit held at the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. In his remarks on immigration and financial reform, President Clinton said that the United States has become an "older society" and called for policy makers to help the U.S. become a "tomorrow nation," with newcomers providing the labor force and paying the taxes necessary to finance the retiring generation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293217-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293217-3 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) talked about the ongoing budget and debt talks between President Obama and congressional leaders, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She also talked about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and reacted to the previous day House hearing with presidential adviser Elizabeth Warren, who is setting up the CFPB, which was established under the 2010 financial regulations law. A clip from the hearing were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300543-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300543-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Graeber talked about the history of debt and its impact in the world over thousands of years. During this event from Melville House Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York, Professor Graeber was interviewed by Doug Henwood, author of [Wall Street] and [After the New Economy]. Professor Graeber also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301265-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301265-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Matt Welch talked about deficit spending and his plan to significantly cut government spending. 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/295818-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295818-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama presented his plan for lowering the federal budget deficit and reducing the national debt to students and faculty at George Washington University. The plan includes a goal of $4 trillion in deficit reduction in 12 years or fewer. Among his comments, the president vowed to reject portions of the House Republican budget plan, saying the President George W. Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy would never be extended again during his presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298994-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner gave the Republican response to President Obama's national address on raising the debt ceiling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300710-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300710-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ben Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook. Among his comments he said the economic recovery was close to faltering. He said the Federal Reserve was prepared to take additional steps to help, and urged Congress to act as well. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301883-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction held its first meeting. The bipartisan supercommittee aims to recommend $1.2 trillion in budget deficit reduction over a ten-year period. Members made opening statements and established committee rules. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301430-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum argued that the U.S. is facing four major challenges - the globalization of business, the revolution in information technology, the nation's chronic deficits, and excessive energy consumption - that need to be addressed immediately to sustain the American dream and preserve American power in the world. The authors offered a five-part formula that would enable the country to cope successfully with the challenges it faces. They responded to questions from members of the audience at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301796-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Anthony Weiner talked about the federal budget and the national debt ceiling. Topics included the House vote on the 2011 continuing resolution and the 2012 budget. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299066-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299066-5 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about his plan for lowering the federal budget deficit and reducing the national debt. He spoke at a town hall-style meeting with students at Northern Virginia Community College. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299116-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299116-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Eric Pianin talked about the U.S. reaching its $14.3 trillion debt ceiling. Topics included what the debt ceiling is, its legislative history, who owns the national debt, and actions Congress and the Obama administration might take to address it. Mr. Pianin 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/299528-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-3 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The National Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform held a public meeting on the outlook for the national debt and ways in which deficit reduction might impact the U.S. economy. Witnesses focused on the size of public and private debt, possible austerity measures, and various programs to target in finding ways to reduce the deficit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293737-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293737-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Jim Himes (D-CT) talked about the debt ceiling debate and the Deficit Reduction Committee that was created on August 2, 2011, as part of the Budget Control Act of 2011. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Representative Himes participated from Stamford, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300929-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300929-5 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Jan Schakowsky of Illinois talked about her first day (Tuesday) serving on the Debt Commission, and her views on how the deficit can be reduced. She said she doesn't think trimming the deficit should be based primarily on entitlement cuts but to look at fiscal policy, deficits and debts and how it affects ordinary people. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293228-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293228-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama appeared in the Briefing Room to comment on the failure of the Select Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction to reach an agreement on the prior to the agreed-upon deadline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302807-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302807-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Boehner and other House Republican leaders talked about their latest plan for addressing the budget and national debt impasse. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300701-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tony Fratto and Ross Eisenbrey talked about the role and efficacy of government spending in the U.S. economy. Among the topics they addressed were the Obama administration stimulus program, financial regulation, jobs and unemployment, and tax issues. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294277-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294277-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT In his weekly legislative briefing with the press Speaker John Boehner responded to President Obama's speech at a toy factory in Pennsylvania earlier in the day about the economy and "fiscal cliff" negotiations. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309723-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about national debt and budget deficit reduction. He said that he was not worried about the "fiscal cliff," referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement, focusing instead on the financial health of Medicare and his belief that the only way to save the program is to change it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308104-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee continued its series of hearings on tax reform ideas. In his testimony, Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan warned Congress not to underestimate the federal budget crisis and urged the elimination of unnecessary tax breaks. Other topics included the president's jobs proposal, entitlement spending, and tax rates for the wealthy and corporations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301509-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget held a news conference about their Campaign to Fix the Debt initiative. After the news conference ended, former Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) spoke to a reporter about his recent meeting with members of the Senate about deficit reduction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307098-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters about the status of ongoing negotiations with congressional leaders on a budget deficit and national debt agreement. He said that he was continuing to push for the largest possible deal and that he will not consider a short-term resolution. He also said that he was willing to accept criticism from Democratic Party members, urging Republican leaders to similarly stand up to their base of support. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300425-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300425-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Obama administration cabinet officials testified on the impact of sequestration on their departments. Some of the services that would be cut included Agriculture Department inspections, airport customs, special education programs, and Transportation Security Administration agents. Secretary Donovan said that veterans receiving housing assistance would be displaced. Secretary Napolitano said that maintaining national security would be huge problem. Travelers passing through customs would face longer wait times. Mr. Werfel said that food inspections would be cut, leading to greater economic pressures and rising food prices. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310989-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310989-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Elmendorf held a news conference on the just released projection of the federal budget and the economy for the next decade. Topics included debt levels, gross domestic production, and demographics. He said that unemployment was expected to remain above 7.5 percent through 2014, and budget deficits in the upcoming decade would total approximately $7 trillion. The report also showed that 2013 economic growth would be about half of what it could have been if not for scheduled budget cuts and tax increases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310816-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) talked about the latest news stories, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the "fiscal cliff" impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement, the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and General David Petraeus' resignation as CIA director. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309467-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309467-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gwen Ifill interviewed former President Bill Clinton about the federal budget deficit and national debt. He talked about House Republican budget plan and its cuts to Medicare. He referred to the New York 26th Congressional District special election, won the previous day by a Democrat despite its consistent history as Republican district. Other topics included President Obama's Middle East policy address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299693-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299693-2 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made closing remarks to members of Congress, senior administration officials, business leaders, policy makers and economists at a fiscal summit to examine fiscal responsibility and long-term economic planning. Following brief remarks he responded to questions from both lawmakers and other participants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284237-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284237-2 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn spoke about his new plan to reduce federal spending over the next decade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300564-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300564-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders talked about legislation they introduced that would require a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate to increase the national debt ceiling, the legal limit of government borrowing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290632-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Eric Pianin talked about raising the federal debt limit, issues involved in the debate over raising the limit, and political ramifications. 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/296463-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296463-3 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former White House Budget Director David Stockman and former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker talked about the impact of national debt on the economy. They criticized the economic and monetary policies of President Obama, Congress, and the Federal Reserve. "The New Austerity: Pain Now or Pain Later?" was part of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers 50th anniversary spring conference, held at George Washington University's Marvin Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311904-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Max Richtman talked about proposed Social Security and Medicare cuts as part of various ways to cut the budget deficit and national debt. 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/300345-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300345-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner gave his weekly legislative briefing to the press, focusing on consideration of his plan to reduce deficits and raise the debt ceiling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300767-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn, a member of the "Gang of Six" senators, talked about their budget deficit and debt reduction plan, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included his own budget plan to cut spending by $9 trillion over the next decade, the ramifications of rating agencies downgrading the U.S. credit rating, and congressional politics in general. He also reacted to comments made by American's for Tax Reform's Grover Norquist on a recent "Washington Journal" appearance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300650-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300650-3 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The president and leaders of the Congress announced that they have reached an agreement on the budget. This announcement culminates weeks of budget summit negotiations on the last day of the 1990 fiscal year. President Bush is joined in the announcement by the congressional leadership, the vice president, members of his cabinet, and other members of the congressional budget negotiation team. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14249-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14249-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Tom Graves talked about ongoing debt negotiations and proposed plans, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He supports the "Cut, Cap, and Balance" budget plan already passed by the House over Speaker Boehner's plan. He also discussed what might happen if the debt ceiling is not raised by the August 2, 2011, deadline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300730-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300730-4 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and other House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the sequestration budget cuts set to happen later in the week. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311168-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311168-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Chris von Hollen talked about how the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction is doing with its task of identifying $1.2 trillion in budget cuts, and other budget/spending, congressional and political issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301839-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301839-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) was interviewed by Mike Allen about policy, politics, and the news of the day. Topics included immigration, efforts to combat AIDS in the U.S. and abroad, the future of the Republican party, and developments in Syria. Regarding the work of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, he said he is hopeful members will come up with a plan both sides can agree on by the November 23, 2011, deadline, but he would not "put any money on it." After the interview, Senator Rubio answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302687-1 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books on the history of the American debt crisis. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Paul Stekler moderated. "Show Me the Money" was a presentation of the Texas Book Festival held in the C-SPAN/Book TV Tent. The program began with schedule information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-6 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles talked about the work on the congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. Both urged the committee to "go big and bold" in a recommended solution to the debt and deficit crisis, but were skeptical this would happen as the deadline of November 23 neared. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302697-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302697-2 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Schatz talked by phone about the upcoming debate and vote on the House Republicans' "Cut, Cap, and Balance" bill, which includes a constitutional balanced budget amendment. He discussed what is in the bill, its prospects for passing, and its impact on the ongoing budget and debt talks. The interview with Mr. Schatz begins about four minutes after the start of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300582-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300582-3 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT