The most popular programs for the 108th Congress Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=288 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 21:55:05 GMT New members met for an orientation session. Brief portions of the meeting were shown, Representative Hoyer spoke briefly about the purpose of the meeting, and several new members spoke about their reactions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173788-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173788-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Representative McCotter talked about his experiences as a freshman member and his aspirations in the new Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174456-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Representative Pelosi took a ceremonial oath of office prior to the opening of the new Congress. She became the first woman to become a party leader and would be assuming the responsibilities of the House Minority Leader. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174463-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Pelosi announced that she was elected House Minority Leader for the 108th Congress, and Rep. Spratt was elected Assistant Minority Leader. Rep. Gephardt and Rep. Spratt made brief comments. Rep. Pelosi also responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173847-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173847-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Freshmen senators spoke to reporters about their legislative agenda on the first day of Congressional proceedings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174496-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT The senators talked about the election of Senator Frist as Senate majority leader for the 108th Congress. Senator Frist was elected to replace Senator Lott, who had resigned the position on December 20th. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174371-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174371-2 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT The senators talked about the procedure they would use later that day to elect an incoming Senate majority leader using a conference call. Senator Hutchison participated by telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174371-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174461-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the 108th Congress, including the reasons for the outcome of the November 5 midterm elections, and what could happen in the 108th Congress. They also responded to questions from the audience. Mr. Milewski moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174089-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174089-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT House Democratic leaders talked about current issues, focusing on the economy. This informal meeting preceded a news conference by Rep. Pelosi, the incoming House minority leader. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174444-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT The Representatives talked about the House Democratic leadership elections. Rep. Menendez was elected Democratic Caucus chair, Rep. Clyburn vice chair, and Rep. Hoyer Minority Whip. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173847-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173847-2 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Republican senators talked about their successes and disappointments during the 2003 legislative session. Among their accomplishments, they highlighted the Medicare prescription drug bill, appropriations for global HIV/AIDS treatment, the jobs and economic growth package, and the $87 billion supplemental appropriation for Iraq and Afghanistan. Among their disappointments, they listed the failure of the Senate to pass tort reform legislation, bio-shield legislation, judicial nominations, the energy bill, and various appropriations bills. Following prepared remarks, the senators responded to questions from reporters. They held a football during the news conference, and consistently utilized football terms and analogies to describe the agenda and procedures of the Senate and the roles and actions of various senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179313-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about health care legislation likely to come before the 108th Congress, including plans for Medicare, prescription drug coverage, and health insurance for the unemployed. Following their prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174309-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senators spoke to reporters about the Democratic agenda for the Senate. Senator Daschle also spoke about his decision not to run for president in 2004. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174466-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174466-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Pelosi, the incoming House minority leader, talked about Democratic priorities in the 108th Congress, including the economy, national security, international weapons proliferation, and the 2004 elections. She also responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174423-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174423-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Pryor, Senator-elect from Arkansas, talked about issues including the November 5 elections, the differences between Democrats and Republicans, campaign financing, and the outlook for the 108th Congress. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174084-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174084-2 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ney spoke to reporters about the process of new member orientation and how the new members and their families would be welcomed at the Capitol. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173770-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senator Frist talked about his election earlier that day as incoming Senate majority leader, and what his priorities would be in the 108th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174368-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174368-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about their agenda for the lame-duck session of Congress, the makeup of the 109th Congress, and the results of the 2004 elections. They also answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184370-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184370-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the November 5 midterm elections, and the implications for the 108th Congress. Mr. Ehrenhalt has not been aired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173728-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173728-3 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senator Domenici talked about Senator Lott's resignation as incoming Senate majority leader, and urged Senate Republicans to quickly elect Senator Bill Frist to fill the vacant position. He also responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174341-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174341-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT All the newly elected Representatives gathered on the steps of the Capitol for a photograph. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173897-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senate minority leader Daschle and House minority leader Rep. Pelosi talked with reporters about the 2003 session of Congress. They criticized the Republican-led Congress for not solving the unemployment and Medicare prescription drug problems. Other topics included national energy policy, national debt, partisanship, and education. They also answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179486-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179486-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT A C-SPAN crew toured temporary office spaces for newly elected members of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173875-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173875-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT In the Federal Building, Rep. Pelosi talked about the upcoming House leadership elections. She announced that she had enough commitments from Democratic House members to be elected House Minority Leader. Following her prepared remarks, she responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173756-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT The Senate leaders talked separately about homeland security legislation, and their goals for the both the lame duck session and the 108th Congress. They also responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173768-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Officers in the Congressional Hispanic caucus took a ceremonial oath of office on the first day of the new Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174494-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174494-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senator Daschle talked about issues including homeland security legislation, terrorism insurance, and the makeup of committees for the 108th Congress. Following his prepared remarks, he responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173843-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173843-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Henry talked about current political events and news of the day, focusing on the congressional agenda. Among the issues discussed were the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, the fiscal year 2005 budget, and proposed changes to House Democratic committee leadership selection rules. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181067-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181067-6 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senator Santorum talked about the opening of Congress and responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174458-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174458-2 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senator-elect Sununu talked about his election campaign and his expectations for the new congress meeting in January. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174072-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174072-2 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Representatives talked about the opening day of Congress and responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174458-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174458-4 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments and questions about the opening of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174490-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions to Senator Frist's election as incoming Senate majority leader. Senator Frist replaced Senator Lott, who had resigned from that position on December 20th. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174379-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174379-2 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senator McConnell talked about the priorities for the 108th Congress. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173835-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173835-5 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Pelosi, the House minority leader, and Rep. Hoyer, the House minority whip, briefed reporters on their goals for the 2004 legislative session. Among the issues addressed were committee assignments, health care, infrastructure, education, jobs, and homeland security. Following prepared remarks, the representatives responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179953-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Representative Majette talked about her experiences as a freshman member and her aspirations for the new Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174455-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Hoyer talked about the Democrats' priorities in the 108th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173924-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173924-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Curran spoke about legislative issues including recent Congressional action on federal spending, the potential for an omnibus spending bill during the next Congressional session, conference committee work on intelligence reform, and a corporate tax bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183895-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183895-5 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kuhnhenn talked about the 108th Congress, details of the intelligence and omnibus bills, as well as House and Senate leadership elections and rules changes for the 109th Congress. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184477-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184477-3 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Scenes of new members of Congress arriving at National Airport were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173794-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173794-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senator Daschle and Rep. Pelosi talked about Democratic views and priorities. Among the issues addressed were the state of the union, the situation in Iraq, the position of the U.S. in the world, homeland security, overtime pay, the economy, and education. Rep. Pelosi focused on foreign policy issues, while Senator Daschle focused on domestic policy issues. Following prepared remarks, the leaders responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179997-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179997-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Curran spoke about potential candidates to chair the Democratic National Committee, the intelligence reform and omnibus spending bills, and the assignment of congressional office space. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184478-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184478-7 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions to Senator Frist's election as incoming Senate majority leader. Senator Frist replaced Senator Lott, who had resigned from that position on December 20th. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174379-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174379-3 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Representative Van Hollen talked about his perspectives on coming to Washington, his legislative agenda, and expectations for serving in Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174480-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senator-elect Coleman talked about issues, including goals for the 108th Congress and the possibility of war in Iraq. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174099-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174099-2 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cohen talked about the 108th Congress, including updates on the intelligence and omnibus bills, as well as House and Senate leadership elections, and rules changes for the 109th Congress. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184476-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184476-2 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions to Senator Frist's election as incoming Senate majority leader. Senator Frist replaced Senator Lott, who had resigned from that position on December 20th. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174379-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174379-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senator Harkin talked about his perspective on the 108th Congress, and Senator Zell Miller's decision not to seek re-election in 2004. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174536-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174536-2 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kaplan reported on the Congressional agenda for the rest of the year and how soon it might be completed. The main issues were the Medicare bill, the energy bill, and spending bills. The energy bill had passed the House but some Senators were considering a filibuster. Mr. Kaplan explicated on the pros and cons of combining spending bills into an omnibus bill. He also explained the operation of conference committees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179194-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179194-1 Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT