The most popular programs for the House of Representatives Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=294 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, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:47 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, 01 Oct 2012 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, 01 Oct 2012 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, 01 Oct 2012 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, 01 Oct 2012 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, 01 Oct 2012 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, 01 Oct 2012 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, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district took part in a debate. They are running to serve out the remaining term of the late Representative John Murtha, who died earlier in 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293340-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT House Republicans spoke to reporters and answered questions about their party's leadership election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296633-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT South Carolina 1st Congressional District candidates Elizabeth Colbert Busch (D) and former Governor Mark Sanford (R) debated various issues, including taxes and federal spending, immigration, gun legislation, debt and deficit, and foreign policy. Candidates often leveled personal charges with Elizabeth Colbert Busch calling Former Governor Sanford as a hypocrite for advocating lower spending when he used taxpayer dollars to fly to Argentina to visit his mistress. Governor Sanford called Colbert Busch a tool of Nancy Pelosi and labor unions who would not advocate for the conservative-leaning 1st District. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312400-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ron Paul talked about the House passage of the $819 billion stimulus bill by a vote of 244-188, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Representative Paul, a Financial Services Committee member, voted against the bill, as did the other 178 Republicans in the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283718-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283718-7 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for Delaware's at-large House seat, John Carney (D) and Glen Urquhart (R), debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295842-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295842-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 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/310192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, Julia Lassa (D) and Sean Duffy (R), debated various issues including the economy, health care, Social Security, and the federal deficit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296058-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participating by remote connection the guest talked about his interview with former House Speaker Rep. Dennis Hastert. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196818-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196818-6 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Republican Congressional leaders spoke to reporters to announce the reelection of Representative DeLay to the office of Majority Leader. No changes were made to the Republican Party's leadership. Representatives also spoke about their legislative agenda for the 109th Congress, including Social Security and tax reforms. Following their remarks, the speakers responded to questions from members of the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184471-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Steve Israel (D-NY) talked about his party's efforts efforts to retake the House of Representatives in 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304196-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304196-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT New York 24th Congressional District candidates Representative Michael Arcuri (D) and Richard Hanna (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296103-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Democratic candidates Ed Case, Charles Djou, and Colleen Hanbusa participated in a special election debate. The candidates are vying to serve out the remainder of Representative Neil Abercrombie's term, who resigned on February 28 to run for governor in the fall. The special election is May 22. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293397-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Charlie Cook, Jennifer Duffy, and David Wasserman talked about House and Senate races leading up to midterm elections in November. They focused on specific political races and the influence of outside personalities and groups such as Sarah Palin and the Tea Party. They also responded to telephone call and electronic communications. This program was the first part of a week-long "Washington Journal" series on politics. The product IDs for the other parts are 295275-6, 295298-5, 295311-5, and 295255-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295243-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295243-5 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT House Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) talked about the "fiscal cliff," the impending automatic tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. Other topics included tax rates, the role of Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan if he becomes vice president or remains in the House, Democratic leadership, and more. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308925-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Illinois' 17th Congressional District candidates Representative Bobby Schilling (R) and Cheri Bustos (D) debate campaign issues at Bradley University. Courtesy of WTVP. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308959-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308959-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ravi Sangisetty (D) and Jeff Landry (R) were shown campaigning for the Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District seat currently held by Representative Charlie Melancon (D), who is running for the Senate. Freelance journalist Jeremy Alford talked about the candidates and the district. Campaign ads for each candidate were also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295709-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295709-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Steve King (R) and former first lady of Iowa Christie Vilsack (D) met in their final debate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District seat. Topics included the Farm Bill, jobs, taxes, abortion, military spending, Iran, a border fence, and political ads. This was a special edition of "Iowa Press" held in the Santa Maria Vineyard and Winery in Carroll, Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308956-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308956-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Political reporter Matt Garfield talked about South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. Video of the candidates, Congressman John Spratt (D) and Mick Mulvaney (R), campaigning was shown in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295521-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT New Hampshire 1st Congressional District candidates Congresswoman Carol Shea Porter (D) and Frank Guinta (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296228-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296228-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for Florida's 18th Congressional District, Representative Alan West (R) and Patrick Murphy (D), debated various campaign issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308885-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308885-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jill Terreri spoke by phone about the results from the previous night's special election for the New York 26th Congressional District, a traditionally Republican district. Democrat Kathy Hochul defeated Republican Jane Corwin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299689-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299689-3 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT New York 26th Congressional District candidates Jane Corwin (R) and Kathy Hochul (D) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299592-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Xavier Becerra talked about congressional efforts to address the U.S. economy and debt, and Democrats' prospects in midterm elections. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also talked about reports of tensions between House Democrats and the White House, and the previous evening meeting between President Obama, his senior aides, and congressional Democratic leadership. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294556-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294556-6 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for Maryland's 6th Congressional District Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R), and challengers John Delaney (D) and Nick Mueller (L) debated campaign issues including the deficit, government spending, immigration, redistricting, and Medicare in their second of six debates. This round robin, question and answer debate was hosted by the League of Women Voters, WHAG-TV and Hagerstown Community College at the Kepler Theater on the campus of Hagerstown Community College. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308843-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308843-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for Arizona 9th Congressional District, Vernon Parker (R), Kyrsten Sinema (D), and Powell Gammmill (L), debated various campaign issues. Courtesy of KAET-TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308849-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Congressman Danny Davis took questions from constituents at a town hall meeting in Chicago. Topics included the financial services industry, unemployment, the recent flood in Chicago, teen pregnancy, and education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295069-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists analyzed the results of some of the most closely contested congressional races around the country. They responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Day After: The 2012 Election Debrief" was held by the National Journal in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Atrium Ballroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309307-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT New York 24th Congressional District candidates Ann Marie Buerkle (R), Dan Maffei (D), and Green Party candidate Ursala Rozum debated various campaign issues. The current and former representatives of the 25th Congressional District were competing in the 24th District due to redistricting. Courtesy WCNY. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308953-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the committee room prior to a meeting of the entire committee to hear the case for and against punishment of Representative Traficant for misconduct, Mr. Traficant spoke informally to reporters about the proceedings and his conviction for corruption and racketeering. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171335-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171335-4 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Chris Van Hollen, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, talked about Democratic efforts to retain control of the House in midterm elections, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed efforts by the Obama administration and Congress to revitalize the economy. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295944-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295944-5 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Pennsylvania 3rd Congressional District candidates Representative Kathy Dahlkemper (D) and Mike Kelly (R) debate various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296154-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296154-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Pete Sessions (R-TX), the chief Republican recruiter of candidates and contributions for the House in 2012, discusse campaigns, the districts to watch, and the issues shaping up for the campaign year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302093-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following opening remarks by sponsoring officials at a day-long symposium on former House speakers, former congressman and others talked about the speakership of Former Representative Tip O'Neill. They talked about their experiences in the House, partisan battles, and his political style. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. Mr. Hymel, a former aide to Representative O'Neill, moderated the session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179077-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179077-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Texas 17th Congressional District candidates Representative Chet Edwards (D) and Bill Flores (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296197-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following his victory in the special election to represent South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, former Governor Mark Sanford (R-SC) spoke to supporters at the Liberty Tap Room and Grill in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312631-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312631-2 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Nathan Gonzales, deputy editor of the [Rothenberg Political Report], gave an overview of key House races and what he would be looking for on election night. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309214-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for Indiana 9th Congressional District, Congressman Baron Hill (D) and Todd Young (R), and reporter Lesley Stedman Weidenbener talked about the district. Video of the candidates campaigning was shown in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295440-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295440-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Donna Edwards (D-MD) talked about the House Democratic legislative and campaign agenda. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Mitt Romney comments that 47 percent of American voters are "dependent upon government," Democrats' chances for gaining a majority in the House, Social Security and Medicare, and the federal budget. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308253-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308253-4 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Bob Dold (R) and Dan Seals (D) were shown campaigning for the Illinois' 10 Congressional District seat currently held by Representative Mark Kirk (D), who is running for the Senate. Joseph Ryan talked about the candidates and the district. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295679-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295679-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Chris Chocola talked about the record of House Republicans elected in 2010 as part of the tea party movement. 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/306130-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306130-4 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Flowers talked about Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District. The candidates are Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper (D) and Mike Kelly (R). Video clips of the candidates campaigning were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295373-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Democrat Harry Teague and Republican Ed Tinsley debated for the seat in the House of Representatives to be left vacant by Representative Steve Pearce (R-NM), who is seeking a U.S. Senate seat. The debate was held in fromt of a live qudience who asked questions of the candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281685-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Minnesota 6th Congressional District candidates Representative Michele Bachmann (R) and Jim Graves (D) debated various campaign issues. Courtesy of KSTP-TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309207-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309207-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT