The most popular programs for the Legislative Branch Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=280 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:46:48 GMT Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) announced today he will not seek a third term to the United States Senate. At a news conference at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), he reflected on nearly a quarter-century of public service as Indiana's Secretary of State, a two-term Governor, and a two-term United States Senator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292096-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Senate candidates Republican Senator Scott Brown and the Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren debated various campaign issues. Among the topics addressed were Ms. Warren's minority status claims, illegal immigration, theri evaluation of the "best" Supreme Court justice, and which candidate best represented middle class issues and values. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308386-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308386-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Nevada Senate candidates Senator Harry Reid (D) and Sharron Angle (R) debated various issues. Topics included Social Security, tax policy, immigration, and health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296018-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senator Barbara Boxer and Republican Senate candidate Carly Fiorina answered questions from a panel of California political reporters. Among the issues the candidates addressed were Senator Boxer's record in the Senate and Ms. Fiorina's tenure as CEO at HP, tax policy, same sex marriage, and California Proposition 23, which would suspend California's 2006 landmark emissions reductions law. KTVU political editor Randy Shandobil moderated the debate, held at Saint Mary's College in Moraga, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295278-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) and 7th Congressional District challenger Wayne Powell debated various campaign issues focusing on the state of the economy, taxes, and fiscal policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308468-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308468-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Senator-Elect Scott Brown spoke to reporters and answered questions the day after his victory in a special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts. He told reporters he plans to visit Washington, D.C. the following day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291506-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for the U.S. Senate from Illinois took part in a debate. The candidates are seeking the position vacated by the planned retirement of Senator Fitzgerald. Mr. Obama is a State Senator and garnered national attention when he gave a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. Mr. Keyes is a former presidential candidate who replaced Mr. Ryan as the Republican candidate following Mr. Ryan's withdrawal from the race amid a sexual scandal. The candidates responded to questions on a number of domestic and foreign policy issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184058-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for the Massachusetts Senate seat vacated by the death of Senator Edward Kennedy debated various issues prior to the special election to fill the seat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291174-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Senate candidates Republican U.S. Senator Scott Brown and his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren met in a debate sponsored by the Western Massachusetts U.S. Senate Debate Consortium in Springfield Symphony Hall. Courtesy of WSHM-TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308580-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Incumbent Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown (D) and his challenger, Ohio State Treasurer Josh Mandel (R), met in the first of three scheduled debates. They answered questions, including some from the audience, on jobs, the economy, coal, and taxes, among other issues. This debate at the Cleveland Renaissance Hotel was a City Club of Cleveland Forum, co-sponsored by [The Plain Dealer], and Ideastream (90.3 WCPN and WVIZ/PBS). Courtesy of WVIZ-TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308800-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308800-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Congressman Edward Markey and Republican businessman and former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez participated in the first of three scheduled debates to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by now-Secretary of State John Kerry in a special election on June 25, 2013. Topics included on gun control, the health care law, and foreign policy. The debate, co-sponsored by the [Boston Globe] was live from the WBZ television studio. This is only a portion of the debate due to technical issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313171-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313171-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Delaware Senate candidates Chris Coons (D) and Christine O'Donnell (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295974-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295974-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for the U.S. Senate from Illinois took part in a debate. The candidates are seeking the position vacated by the planned retirement of Senator Fitzgerald. Mr. Obama is a State Senator and garnered national attention when he gave a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. Mr. Keyes is a former presidential candidate who replaced Mr. Ryan as the Republican candidate following Mr. Ryan's withdrawal from the race amid a sexual scandal. The candidates responded to questions from Phil Ponce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184143-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wisconsin Senate candidates Senator Russ Feingold (D) and Ron Johnson (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295903-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY-D) and Wendy Long (R), the challenger for her seat in the Senate, debated campaign issues at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. Courtesy of NY 1 and YNN. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308820-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pat Meehan (R) and Bryan Lentz (D) were shown campaigning for the seat in the U.S. House from Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District being vacated by Representative Joe Sestak (D). Reporters Tom Fitzgerald and Dan Hirschhorn talked about the candidates and the district. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295098-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton spoke after the Midterm Election, when every incumbent Republican in the House, Senate, and Governorship won reelection, in addition to significant freshman gains. He talked about his wishes for bipartisanship, his administration's efforts against crime, and the passage of GATT. He also talked about his responsibiity in not fulfilling the public's desires for reforming the way government works. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61445-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kentucky Senate candidates Rand Paul (R) and Jack Conway (D) debated various issues. Among the topics they addressed were health care, tax policy, jobs, immigration, and an ad from Mr. Conway's campaign about Dr. Paul. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296055-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296055-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Political reporter Borys Krawczeniuk talked about Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District. Video of the candidates, Congressman Paul Kanjorski (D) and Lou Barletta (R), campaigning was shown in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295371-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) announced his retirement from the House of Representatives. He cited redistricting as the main reason, but also the desire to do other things in his life. He answered questions from reporters on topics that included regrets in his career, the 2008 financial crisis, and the 2012 Republican presidential field. He stated he would not become a lobbyist because one of the advantages of retiring is that he no longer has to be nice to people he dislikes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302896-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Republican Linda McMahon and Democrat Chris Murphy met in their first debate for the Senate seat replacing retiring Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308564-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308564-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Florida Senate candidates Representative Kendrick Meek (D), Governor Charlie Crist (I), and Marco Rubio (R) debated various issues including immigration, Social Security, and political character. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296097-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT [Cook Political Report]'s Jennifer Duffy and David Wasserman talked about 2012's most competitive House and Senate races, and they also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications and questions from Lynn University students in Boca Raton, Florida. Topics included the potential for power changes in both chambers, voter trends, and the impact of the presidential election on congressional races, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308964-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308964-4 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Florida Senate candidates Senator Bill Nelson (D) and Representative Connie Mack (R) debated campaign issues that included tax policy, health care, immigration, the federal budget, and national security and foreign policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308797-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT West Virginia Senate candidates Governor Joe Manchin (D), John Raese (R), Jesse Johnson (Mountain), and Jeff Becker (Constitution Party) debated various issues. They were running for the seat previously held by the late Senator Robert Byrd. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296062-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Democratic State Senator Obama and former candidate for the Republican presidential nomination Keyes debated in the Old State Capitol for the Illinois senate seat opened by the retirement of Senator Fitzgerald. Topics included the Iraq war, the stabilization of Iraq, state infrastructure maintenance, enlarging O'Hare Airport, Illinois coal technology, and tax policy. MR. Flannery, Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Dellimore moderated the debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183931-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kentucky Senate candidates Rand Paul (R) and Jack Conway (D) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296203-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296203-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT A funeral service was held for United States Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones of Ohio, who died of a brain aneurysm in Cleveland on August 20, 2008. Former President Bill Clinton, Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and others reflected on Representative Jones' life and career, and remembered her love of community and young people and the strength of her friendships. Representative Jones served as Chair of the House Standards of Official Conduct Committee and was the first African American woman to represent Ohio in the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280813-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280813-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hitchens and Mr. Sullivan spoke about current issues including Iraq and the 2002 elections. They also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. Chancellor Ritchie and students participated via video link from the Cable Center at the University of Denver. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173734-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173734-2 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wisconsin Senate candidate Representative Tammy Baldwin (D) and former Governor Tommy Thompson (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308335-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308335-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Washington Senate candidates Senator Patty Murray (D) and Dino Rossi (R) debated various issues, including the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, tax policy, health care, and the economy. Mr. Rossi several times referred to Senator Murray's tenure in the Senate while Senator Murray pressed Mr. Rossi for more specific answers to debate questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296025-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Representative Jeff Flake (R), former Surgeon General Richard Carmona (D), and attorney Marc Victor (L) met in a debate for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Senator Jon Kyl. The discussion was moderated by host Ted Simons as part of the KAET-TV public affairs program, "Arizona Horizon." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308578-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308578-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Virginia Governors Tim Kaine (D) and George Allen (R) met in the fourth of a series of debates for the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jim Webb (D). The debate was organized by the League of Women Voters of Virginia and AARP Virgina and broadcast live by Richmond PBS affiliate WCVE and CBS affiliate WTVR. The debate took place at the WCVE-TV studio in Midlothian. Courtesy of WTVR-TV (CBS). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308624-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to House Democrats at their annual retreat in Cambridge, Maryland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303947-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303947-3 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Indiana Senate candidates former Senator Dan Coats (R), Representative Brad Ellsworth (D), and Rebecca Sink-Burris (L) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295929-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295929-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Indiana Senate candidates State Treasurer Richard Mourdock (R), U.S. Representative Joe Donnelly (D), and Andrew Horning (L) met in debate for the seat of Indiana Senator Dick Lugar, who Richard Mourdock defeated in the May 2012 primary for the Republican nomination.*This debate took place in the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany.*The questions were submitted by citizens. Topics included health care, Medicare and Social Security, and abortion for rape victims. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308957-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Representative Denny Rehberg (R) and incumbent Senator Jon Tester (D) met in Montana's Senate debate. The debate was moderated by Steve Prosinski and hosted by Montana State University, Billings and [The Billings Gazette] in the university's Petro Theatre. It was broadcast statewide on Montana Public Television channels. This debate is courtesy MontanaPBS. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308629-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308629-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT At a memorial service in Williams Arena at the University of Minnesota friends, family members, colleagues, and dignitaries eulogized Senator Paul Wellstone, his wife Sheila, daughter Marcia Wellstone Markuson, as well as Wellstone campaign aides Tom Lapic, Mary McEvoy, and Will McLaughlin. All died, along with two pilots, in an airplane crash on October 25, 2002, just before a midterm election in which Senator Wellstone was running a competitive campaign. Over 20,000 attended the event. Eulogies were often interrupted by applause as some speakers urged voters to keep Senator Wellstone's vision alive in the upcoming election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173566-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173566-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a rally in support of Martha Coakley for United States Senate. The event was held at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291410-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291410-2 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT California Senate candidates Senator Barbara Boxer (D) and Carly Fiorina (R) participated in a debate on a variety of campaign issues from a radio studio in Pasadena, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295735-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ohio Senate candidates Senator Sherrod Brown (D) and Josh Mandel (R) debated various campaign issues in their final debate, held at the WCET-TV Studios. Courtesy of WLWT. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308960-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308960-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Illinois Senate candidates Alexi Giannoulias (D) and Representative Mark Kirk (R) debated various issues including the economy, federal spending programs, and each candidate's military service record. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296086-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296086-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Washington Senate candidates Senator Patty Murray (D) and Dino Rossi (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296056-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296056-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the 2012 presidential race, voting patterns, the latest polling results, and the closest Senate and House races. They discussed Ohio and its status as a "swing" state, discussing the ground operations of President Obama and Mitt Romney in the state, early voting, and candidate strategy. Norm Ornstein said Republicans were unlikely to win the Senate and Democrats would probably not take back the House, but that some seats could flip parties. The program included questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309048-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock (R), U.S. Representative Joe Donnelly (D), and Andrew Horning (L) met in debate for the seat of Indiana Senator Dick Lugar, who Richard Mourdock defeated in the May 2012 primary for the Republican nomination. This debate took place in the WFYI-TV studio in Indianapolis. The questions were submitted by citizens. Courtesy of WFYI-TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308793-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT American History TV is airing a selection of oral history interviews with former and current Asian American members of Congress. This week we hear from Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii who had youthful dreams of being an orthopedic surgeon before he was wounded in combat during World War II with the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the all-volunteer Japanese American unit. He is now the most senior member of the U.S. Senate. This interview is about a half hour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307866-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307866-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kasie Hunt talked about key primary races in Alaska, Arizona, Florida, and Vermont. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295162-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Nebraska Senate candidates Bob Kerrey (D) and Deb Fischer (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308388-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308388-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Nebraska U. S. senatorial candidates Bob Kerrey (D) and Deb Fischer (R) debated various campaign issues. Among the topics they addressed were agriculture policy, the economy, taxes and education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308459-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308459-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Colorado Senate candidates Senator Michael Bennett (D) and Ken Buck (R) debated various issues. Topics included the economy and the national debt, tax policy, the health care law, and Mr. Buck's position on issues such as abortion and gay marriage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296189-1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT