The most popular programs for the Department of Commerce Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4065 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, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 08:33:13 GMT President Clinton announced three executive branch appointments: William Daley, a Chicago attorney and brother of Mayor Richard Daley, to be Secretary of Commerce, Rep. Richardson to be Ambassador to the U.N. and Gene Sperling to be Chairman of the National Economic Council. He also announced that four cabinet-level officials will remain for his second term: Janet Reno, Robert Rubin, Donna Shalala and Carol Browner. After his announcement and remarks, by his choices, the president took reporters' questions on his cabinet and his expectations for his second term among other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77323-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on the proposed merger of Ticketmaster and Live Nation to evaluate the impact of the merger on competition and consumer rights. Witnesses discussed the potential impact on ticket prices for concerts and other events. Other topics included why the merger should be allowed and a recent incident in which some online ticket buyers for a Bruce Springsteen concert were told the event was sold out and redirected to a resale site, TicketsNow, owned by Ticketmaster, which Ticketmaster maintains was a computer glitch. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284273-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Over 4700 relatives, friends, colleagues and others gathered at National Cathedral to remember Secretary Brown, who died in a plane crash in Croatia on April 3. In his eulogy, President Clinton called Brown "a trailblazer, a builder, a patriot." After the ceremony, the funeral procession passed around the Department of Commerce and on to Arlington National Cemetery for the burial service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71136-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71135-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71135-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Former Governor Gary Locke testified about his nomination to be secretary of the Department of Commerce. In his testimony he addresses a number of issues including strategies for economic growth and job creation, the conduct of the 2010 Census, "fair trade" policies, and telecommunications issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284704-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284704-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton, Vice President Gore, Alma Brown and large crowd of relatives and friends were at Dover Air Force Base to receive the remains of Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and other Americans killed Wednesday in a plane crash in Croatia. The flag-draped coffins were carried from a military transport plane by military pallbearers from the various armed services. Each coffin was placed in a separate hearse while hymns were played by a military band. Then President Clinton spoke of the mission of the Commerce Department officials and private businessmen to Eastern Europe and of their dedication and patriotism. Cabinet secretaries, other administration officials and members of Congress were in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71098-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Commerce Secretary Ron Brown is missing and presumed dead tonight following a plane crash near Dubrovnik, Croatia. President Clinton spoke of the crash and commented on the secretary's trip to the former Yugoslavia and on his career and those of the other Commerce Department officers on the plane. On the stage with the president were all cabinet secretaries and Attorney General Reno. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71047-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71047-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton, Mrs. Clinton and Vice President Gore greeted mourners outside St. John's Episcopal Church after attending a memorial service. Then the president approached a microphone and made brief remarks to reporters about the deaths yesterday of Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and others in a plane crash in Croatia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71072-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced his nominee to replace Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, former Edison International CEO John Bryson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299780-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299780-2 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Brown's body was drawn by horse-draw caisson to the burial site in Arlington National Cemetery, where he received a private, full military burial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71137-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71137-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Commerce John Bryson talked about the competitiveness of the U.S. economy. He said the country is losing its global economic position, blaming short-term thinking by policy in part for the loss. He urged more federal investment in education, infrastructure, and research. He answered questions from the audience after his remarks. This program was part of a Brookings Institution day-long discussion on U.S. economic growth through innovation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303687-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303687-2 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made introductory remarks for Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, and Vice President Biden administered the oaths of office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285641-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285641-5 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Obama nominated Republican Senator Judd Gregg as secretary of the Department of Commerce. During the announcement they spoke about the state of the economy and the role that the Department of Commerce would play in economic recovery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283823-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283823-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced the nomination of Former Washington Governor Gary Locke as secretary of the Department of Commerce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284298-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284298-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Before leaving for Oklahoma City, President and Mrs. Clinton planted a tree outside the White House in remembrance of Commerce Secretary Ron Brown who was killed in a plane crash in Croatia on April 3. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71092-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Sanger and Mr. Diamond talked about the death of Commerce Secretary Ron Brown yesterday in a plane crash in Croatia, and other topics. In the newspaper roundtable, Professors Gates and West discussed the death of Secretary Brown as well as their books. Gates recently wrote [The Future of the Race] and West's most recent book is [Race Matters]. Clips were shown of the late Secretary Brown from previous C-SPAN appearances. In the next segment Mr. Lambro and former Secretary Mosbacher (who participated via telephone) discussed Secretary Brown's career and other topics. In the final segment, Dr. Thurow talked about his new book, [The Future of Capitalism]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71035-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT The full committee held an oversight hearing on the Commerce Department and its component bureaus that are responsible for the stewardship, protection and scientific understanding of our ocean environment and its resources. Secretary Gutierrez also testified about the effective use and growth of the nation's technological resources, and promotion of U.S. trade and tourism, focusing on the department's effectiveness in implementing these goals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200256-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCurry announced that Commerce Secretary Ron Brown's plane was three hours overdue in Bosnia. The plane is a U.S. Air Force T-43 carrying Commerce Department officials and U.S. businessmen. He stated that President Clinton was very concerned. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71043-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71043-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9704-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9704-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Senator Judd Gregg talked about his decision to withdraw from consideration as secretary of the Department of Commerce. In his remarks he said the decision was based won irreconcilable policy differences and his desire to speak freely on economic policy issues. He also said that he was not asked to step down by the Obama administration, but took personal responsibility for accepting the offer without enough hard consideration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284030-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT HR 5678: A bill to make appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, State, and Justice. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27494-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27494-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT General Estes talked with reporters on the plane crash which killed Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and 32 others in Croatia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71070-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79530-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gilston spoke about the Department of Commerce and New Mexico Governor, and former presidential candidate, Bill Richardson's nomination as secretary. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. This was the eleventh in a series of segments on the cabinet appointments & the departments they oversee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283097-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283097-6 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT The committee questioned Mr. Brown during his confirmation hearing for the Cabinet appointment to secretary of the Department of Commerce. Mr. Brown responded to questions from members of the committee on his financial affairs and any possible conflicts between his investments and his assuming the position of Secretary of Commerce. The committee also heard testimony from a number of members of Congress supporting Mr. Brown's confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36838-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36838-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Croatian, Russian and French television news clips concerning Commerce Secretary Ron Brown's death in a plane crash in Croatia were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71078-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71078-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT General Estes talked with reporters about the search and rescue operation under way in Croatia for the U.S. plane which crashed near Dubrovnik today. Commerce Secretary Ron Brown, other Commerce Department officials and several U.S. businessmen are missing and presumed dead. General Estes took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71049-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71049-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Davies briefed reporters on the plane crash today near Dubrovnik, Croatia. Commerce Secretary Ron Brown, other department officials and several U.S. businessmen are missing and presumed dead. Mr. Davies took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71050-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Bush announced the nomination of Barbara Franklin to be Secretary of Commerce, replacing Robert Mosbacher. Ms. Franklin is a long-time supporter of President Bush, and recently co-chaired a fundraising dinner that collected more than $1 million for the president's reelection campaign. After brief remarks by Ms. Franklin, the president took questions from reporters on the situation in the former Soviet Union, and the state of the U.S. economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23551-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Approaching a lectern on the steps near the Rose Garden, President Clinton talked with reporters about today's unemployment figures, the report on Secretary Brown's plane crash, the economy, same-sex marriages and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72800-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72800-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCurry talked with reporters about activities surrounding memorial services for Commerce Secretary Ron Brown who died in a plane crash in Croatia yesterday. He also talked about the plane crash and about the other persons who died in the crash. He took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71069-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164481-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Bush, accompanied by White House Special Counsel Boyden Gray, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Michael Boskin, and Vice President Quayle, spoke to a small audience in the White House Rose Garden to announce an extension of a moratorium on government regulations. He said government regulations tended to undermine the directives they were originally written for. One example the president gave was that of ladders; if ladders become more expensive due to government regulations concerning their safety, people will use unsafe climbing tools like chairs instead, subverting the original intent of the regulations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25791-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25791-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers, interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment Ms. Shannon talked about the death of Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and other stories. In the next segment, Mr. Wilson briefly described the George Bush Presidential Library. Mr. Pinkerton and Mr. Baer talked about the arrest of a suspect in the Unabomber case and other morning headline stories. In the last segment, Mr. Alsobrook by remote connection and Mr. Fawcett described the preparations for the Bush Presidential Library which is now being built in College Station, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71102-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71102-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified regarding several nominations: Alphonso Jackson to be Housing and Urban Development Secretary, Linda Conlin to be a board member of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and Rhonda Keenum to be an Assistant Commerce Secretary. Senators Bond, Hutchison, and Cornyn testified in favor of confirming the appointment of Jackson. Senator Cochran and Rep. Wicker testified in favor of confirming the appointment of Keenum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180723-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment Mr. Lawsky discussed the Balanced Budget Amendment. In the federal budget segment, Mr. Crutsinger described the Commerce Department budget proposal. In the newspaper roundtable Kudlow and Walker discussed a variety of topics. In the final segment, Governor Wilson talked about immigration issues and the proposed federal budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63237-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from William Daley, brother of the current mayor of Chicago and an insurance broker, President Clinton's Secretary of Commerce nominee. His testimony focused on efforts to open markets to U.S. goods and services and political favoritism in the department. He stressed that he would make sure that political contributions have nothing to do with which businesses get to participate in overseas trade missions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78189-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from members of the Clinton administration, commerce officials and business leaders talked about the economic advantages of trading with and investing in African nations. The rise of market economies and democratic reform on the continent have raised the interests of American business and trade establishments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107488-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107488-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT In his first speech on the U.S. Senate floor, Senator Durbin urged members to confirm William Daley as the new Secretary of Commerce. He spoke at about 9:45 a.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78483-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78483-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Introduced by Senators Inouye, Boxer, and Feinstein, Mr. Mineta testified about his nomination to the post of Secretary of Commerce. Among the issues addressed were his background and experience, free trade and open markets, and electronic commerce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158307-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT The committee met to investigate the problems in real estate markets with respect to loans and the response of federal and state regulating agencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13478-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Chamber of Commerce officials spoke with reporters about a recent trip to Cuba. They claimed that this "was not a one-time event," and that they secured agreements to bring together private business in Cuba with interests in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150537-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162405-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162405-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton announced the nomination of Mr. Minetta as Commerce Secretary. If confirmed, he would be the first Asian-American to hold a Cabinet post. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157984-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157984-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Palmer talked about trends in charitable giving and how the economy might affect the amount and types of giving. She also responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161537-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161537-3 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from congrssmen and business leaders concerning the proposed elimination of the Department of Commerce and the creation of an agency to promote foreign trade in its place. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66504-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66504-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Daley took questions from [Los Angeles Times] reporters. He talked about how he has tried to reform the department, including the recent elimination of about 40 employees. He also discussed other reforms to make the department less politically-oriented and more informationally secure. He also commented on congressional criticism of the department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87487-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the Weather Service's equipment and administrative reform plans. Over the past 18 months, the Weather Service has evaluated these plans to see if any areas in the U.S. are not covered sufficiently. They also took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67967-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67967-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8178-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Davies talked with reporters about the plane crash in Croatia yesterday which killed Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and 32 others. He took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71074-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71074-1 Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:00:00 GMT