The most popular programs for the Industry Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4067 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:36 GMT President Obama and Vice President Biden delivered eulogies at a memorial service for the 29 coal miners killed in an explosion that occurred on April 5, 2010, in the Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, West Virginia. Senator Rockefeller also spoke, and Representative Rahall spoke on behalf of his colleagues, Representatives Mollohan and Capito, who were also present. Governor Manchin presided. West Virginia first lady Gayle Manchin read the name of each miner as his family entered the room. The service included posting of the colors by the West Virginia National Guard, The National Anthem performed by Randall Reid-Smith, "Angels Watching Over Me" performed by the Trap Hill Middle School Choir, "Amazing Grace" performed by Appalachian Bible College's pianist Michelle Hontz, "Go Rest High on That Mountain" performed by Matthew Jones, and "This Light of Mine" performed by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Male Chorus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293173-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293173-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ellen Ruppel Shell talked about her book [Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture] (Penguin Press; The (July 2, 2009). In her book she argues that our love of bargains has led to a market filled with poor quality products and an economy that increasingly excludes the working class. She talked about the psychology of consumerism and the history of consumerism and industrialization. She illustrated her talk with slides and read passages from her book. She also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Newton Free Library on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Ellen Ruppel Shell is associate professor and co-director of the Knight Center for Science and Medical Journalism at Boston University. She is a correspondent for dozens of national publications including [Time] and [Atlantic Monthly]. She is the author of [The Hungry Gene: The Science of Fat and the Future of Thin] and [A Child's Place]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289561-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289561-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT William Rosen contends that the invention of the steam engine in Britain and the succeeding Industrial Revolution was one of the greatest events that changed the way that human beings lived. Mr. Rosen examines how the steam engine was created and why it was developed in Britain and not another locale. William Rosen discussed his book at the Princeton Public Library in Princeton, New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294284-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT On the fiftieth anniversary of President Eisenhower's farewell address, delivered on January 17, 1961, William Hartung and David Eisenhower, grandson of Dwight Eisenhower, talked about the address, focusing on the portion in which he warned about the growth of a "military-industrial complex" in the United States. William Hartung's latest book, [Prophets of War], chronicles the rise of the military contractor Lockheed Martin. David Eisenhower's latest book, [Going Home to Glory], looks at President Eisenhower's life after he dellivered the speech and left the White House. They responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was hosted by Barnes & Noble Booksellers in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297681-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Paul Barrett reports on the creation and ubiquitous use of the Glock pistol, now used by two-thirds of American police departments. The gun, designed on 1982 by an Austrian curtain-rod manufacturer, Gaston Glock, was embraced by American police, who sought greater force than their standard issue six-round revolvers. The Glock can fire up to seventeen bullets without reloading and is mostly composed of plastic. Mr. Barrett talked about the history of the company, how it became popular, and controversies about guns and the Glock in particular. Paul Barrett responded to questions from members of the audience at BookCourt in Brooklyn, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303843-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303843-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Cherry mine disaster in which 259 men and boys died. The coal mine in Cherry, Illinois, caught fire on November 13, 1909. The disaster catalyzed the implementation of industry-wide mine safety regulations and a liability act that later became the Illinois Workmen's Compensation Act. After each author presented his perspective on the tragedy, they responded to questions from members of the audience. The panelists were: Dean Cotton and Lorena Galletti Cotton, authors of [Oneness: Angiolina, The 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster] (AuthorHouse; September 29, 2004); Karen Tintori, author of [Trapped: The 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster] (Atria; September 1, 2002); Steve Stout, author of [Black Damp: The Story of the Cherry Mining Disaster] (Utica House Publishing; 1993); and Ronald Bluemer, author of [Fire Below] (Grand Village Press; January 1, 2007). This event was held at 6:00 p.m. CT on November 7, 2009 in the atrium of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Incorrect event date shown on the screen. Bluemer misspelled on screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289877-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Hays talked about her new book, [The Real Thing: Truth and Power at the Coca-Cola Company]. Ms. Hays is a [New York Times] reporter who has followed the Coca-Cola Company for years. The book provides a history of the Coca-Cola brand, from it's creation after the Civil War, the independent bottling partnership beginning in the 1920s, the creation of New Coke during the time of the Pepsi Challenge, to the current management's attempts to recover after financial woes. She described 100 years of the company's history, changes in its culture, and Coca-Cola's status as a symbol of freedom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181013-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181013-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Krass talked about the life and legacy of Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Krass is the author of [Carnegie], published by John Wiley and Sons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173040-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173040-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Arthur Herman recounts President Franklin D. Roosevelt's call to industrial business magnates William Knudsen and Henry Kaiser to leave their private sector positions and lead the U.S. war production effort during World War II. Knudsen, president of General Motors, and shipbuilder Kaiser utilized their connections to build a team of former private sector industrial minds from the likes of GE, Frigidaire, and Chrysler; dubbed the "dollar-a-year men," they transformed the U.S. military's aircraft and munitions productions. Mr. Herman argued that this success was not due to government direction of the economy but rather to freeing private enterprise to meet the demands of the market. He showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from members of the audience at this Book Forum of the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305982-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305982-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ro Khanna, a former deputy assistant secretary of commerce in a unit of the International Trade Administration, argued that the U.S. is, and will continue to be, a leader in manufacturing and innovation. Mr.Khanna responded to questions from members of the audeince at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307832-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Steven Watts talked about his biography [The People's Tycoon: Henry Ford and the American Century], published by Alfred A. Knopf. In it he writes that the automobile pioneer was the man who first envisioned America as a nation of unparalleled consumerism. The book covers Henry Ford's modest beginnings in rural Michigan and his rise to power, becoming one of America's wealthiest businessmen as well as a global celebrity. The author talked about Henry Ford's anti-Semitism, his relationship with world leaders such as Lenin and Woodrow Wilson, his quest to improve the lives of the common man, and his belief in consumerism. He answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189157-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189157-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Immelt was interviewed by Gregory Ip about the state of U.S. manufacturing. Then he responded to questions from three more journalists. He discussed the impact of political uncertainty at the national level on the economy, saying that small and medium-sized businesses were affected much more than large businesses such as General Electric. Other topics included the role of colleges and universities in supplying manufacturing labor, employee benefits, and corporate tax code simplification. "Writing America's Next Manufacturing Chapter: Designing a New Compact Between Firms, Workers, Communitites & Government" was part of the [Atlantic] Live's "Manufacturing's Next Chapter" conference held at the Newseum Knight Conference Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310878-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Don Blankenship talked about his background in business and the need to perform more surface mining of coal in order to meet the nation's energy requirements. He also answered questions about Massey Energy Company and an explosion at the company's Upper Big Branch Mine in Montcoal, West Virginia on April 5, 2010. The explosion killed 29 miners, making it the deadliest coal mine accident in the United States in 40 years. Questions were briefly interrupted by demonstrators holding signs protesting the safety record at Mr. Blankenship's mines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294695-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294695-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke talked about the Obama administration's plans to promote U.S. exports. In his remarks he said, "U.S. exports as a percentage of GDP are still well below nearly all of our major economic competitors." He said the administration plans to create an Export Promotion Cabinet, composed of leaders from the U.S. Trade Representative, Small Business Administration, Export Import Bank, and Commerce, State, and Agriculture Departments. Following his remarks, titled "Back to Basics: A Blueprint for Exports-Driven Job Growth," Secretary Locke responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291935-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291935-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT David Michaels talked about his book [Doubt is Their Product: How Industry's Assault on Science Threatens Your Health], published by the Oxford University Press. The former assistant secretary of energy for environment, safety, and health during the Clinton administration argued that corporations hire their own scientists to skew the safety records of certain products. In doing so, they manufacture and magnify scientific uncertainties and influence policy decisions to the advantage of polluters and the manufacturers of dangerous products. This has led to delayed action on specific hazards, including tobacco, global warming, asbestos, lead, plastics, and many other toxic materials. He talked about story revealed in his book and the lessons to be learned from it. He gave the actions of the tobacco industry as an example. Professor Michaels responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205879-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT William Pelfrey talked about his book [Billy, Alfred, and General Motors: The Story of Two Unique Men, a Legendary Company, and a Remarkable Time in American History], published by AMACOM. He told the story of the two founders of General Motors, Billy Durant and Alfred Sloan, describing the early days of the American auto industry and their contrasting leadership styles. A former journalist, Mr. Pelfrey worked for General Motors for 15 years, most recently as director of executive communications. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. This event was hosted by Borders Express in the General Motors Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192206-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192206-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about a Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity report on the effects of government regulation on U.S. manufacturing. According to the findings in the study, more than 2,000 regulations have been enacted since 1981, and do not increase or decrease according to the party in control of the White House, with the majority. Stephen Gold in his remarks stated that regulations on manufacturers will reduce output by up to six percent, which will have a direct effect on job creation and innovation investment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307691-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ray Anderson talked about his book [Confessions of a Radical Industrialist: Profits, People, Purpose - Doing Business By Respecting the Earth] (St. Martin's Press; September 15, 2009). In hte book Mr. Anderson, founder and chairman of Interface, talks about his efforts to transform his waste-generating commercial carpet company into one that has no environmental footprint by 2020. He read passages from his book and responded to questions from members of the audeince. Mr. Anderson spoke at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Georgia Tech in Technology Square at 5 p.m. in Atlanta. Ray Anderson founded Interface in Georgia in 1973. He has been the co-chair of the President's Council on Sustainable Development and the Presidential Climate Action Project. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289542-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289542-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to workers at the Applied Materials plant in Austin, Texas. He announced two executive actions that focus on innovation, jobs, and the economy. The first would establish competitions to create manufacturing innovation alliances with businesses and schools and the second would require government data to be made available in machine-readable formats. His stop at the Applied Materials technology company was part of his "Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity" tour to highlight proposals aimed to spur economic growth and create jobs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312639-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312639-2 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Friedel talked about the Industrial Revolution. He responded to viewer questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173763-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173763-4 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Business executives talked about the factors that encourage businesses to move their operations back to the U.S., with an emphasis on medium and small companies.Topics included rising labor costs in China, access to credit, and workforce training. One of the panelists leads an organization that helps businesses return their call centers to the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303643-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303643-3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about a new model for manufacturing. Topics included innovations in manufacturing technologies and financial and distribution models such as crowd sourcing. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Ben Kaufman then gave a presentation on product development. Techonomy Detroit, hosted by the Detroit Economic Club, was a multidisciplinary conference held in Wayne State University's Community Arts Auditorium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308131-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308131-2 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mike Veach talked about the history of bourbon production in the state of Kentucky. Mr. Vech wrote the foreword to the book, [The Social History of Bourbon]. He was interviewed at the Filson Historical Society. Historical pictures were shown as well as background video clips from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) on their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" were in Frankfort, Kentucky, on March 28-31 and August 1-3, 2011, to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Frankfort Plant Board local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301128-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301128-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about ways to increase the number of manufacturing jobs within the U.S., focusing on large businesses. Some of the issues they discussed included federal government incentives, infrastructure investment and modernization, research and development, the need for more skilled labor, and the role of local governments. They also answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303643-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303643-2 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the links between the defense and commercial sectors of the U.S. economy and the critical need for engineers and scientists in the U.S. to remain globally competitive. They also discussed the defense industry as a means for preventing attacks as well as for building strong trade relations. They responded to questions from the audience. This program was part of a day-long Brookings Institution program on innovative economic growth strategies for government and business sectors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297463-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297463-3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Bruce Watson talked about his book [Bread and Roses: Mills, Migrants, and the Struggle for the American Dream], published by Viking. In his book, the author told the story of the 1912 strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts, when thousands of textile workers went on strike to protest their diminished paychecks. One week after the strike began there were more than 20,000 picketing workers and Massachusetts state militiamen involved in a standoff that would last nearly a year. Mr. Watson also explained Lawrence's mid-1800s industrial beginnings, its transformation by the immigrant influx in the two decades preceding the strike, and the economics of the textile industry. Following his presentation, he responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190719-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists at the Aspen Institute discussed U.S. manufacturing and trade policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308931-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT John Newhouse talked about his book [Boeing Versus Airbus: The Inside Story of the Greatest International Competition in Business], published by Knopf. He described the competition for dominance between the world's largest aircraft manufacturers, Chicago-based Boeing and Europe's Airbus. Topics included the history of Airbus and the leadership of both companies. The guest interviewer was Colonel Walter Boyne. John Newhouse served the Clinton administration as assistant director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and as senior policy adviser for European affairs in the State Department. Prior to that, he covered foreign policy for the [New Yorker]. He is the author of several books, including [Cold Dawn, Europe Adrift, The Sporty Game], and [Imperial America]. Colonel Walter Boyne was director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum (1983-1986) and acting director (1981-1983). He served in the U.S. Air Force (1951-1974). He is the author of more than forty books, including [Operation Iraqi Freedom, Beyond the Wild Blue, The Smithsonian Book of Flight], and [Supersonic Thunder]. In July he will become the first author/historian inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196699-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT James Bennett talked about his [Atlantic] cover story, "Making It in America," on manufacturing jobs in the U.S. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303642-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303642-5 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Freddie Johnson gave a tour of Buffalo Trace Distillery and talked about bourbon whiskey. The tour included the old warehouse as he talked about the role of the distillery throughout U.S. history and the role of African Americans in the distillery. Topics included how Prohibition impacted the state and the nation and the current state of Kentucky's biggest industry. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) on their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" were in Frankfort, Kentucky, on March 28-31 and August 1-3, 2011, to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Frankfort Plant Board local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301170-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about approaches to expanding U.S. manufacturing and exports. Topics included investments in education, infrastructure, and U.S. global competitiveness. Panelists also discussed innovations in other countries and the mindset that Americans must change to become globally competitive again. This program was part of a day-long Brookings Institution program on innovative economic growth strategies for government and business sectors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297463-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297463-5 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Alexandra Harney spoke about her book [The China Price: The True Cost of Chinese Competitive Advantage], published by Penguin. In her book, Ms. Harney exposes the cost of Chinese industrialization. She argues that the social and environmental cost of Chinese industrialization is unsustainable and must be exposed by the western companies that now encourage it. In her discussion, Ms. Harney is joined by Satu Limaye, director of the East-West Center, and Elliot Kimberly, a fellow at the Institute for International Economics. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Alexandra Harney, a former editor for [The Financial Times], served as the newspaper's South China correspondent from 2003 to 2006. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205209-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Heather Guy gave a tour of the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, the only 20th-century blast furnace preserved as an industrial museum. She talked about its 90 years of iron production, the history of the iron industry in the region, and the importance of the Sloss Furnaces to the history of Birmingham, Alabama. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 31-November 4 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Bright House Networks local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302708-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Gary Shapiro was interviewed about telecommunications issues. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) represents industries including wireless technology, as well as consumer, audio, and mobile electronics. Mr. Shapiro spoke about the CEA's annual trade show, revaluing of the Chinese currency, and copyright issues resulting from file sharing on electronics such as the Apple I-Pod. The program was part of "The Communicators," a weekly C-SPAN series on people and issues shaping communications policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190756-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Carlino described the history of the steel industry in Pittsburgh and conducted a tour of the museum for the School Bus crew. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70632-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Rifkin led a talk about his latest book, [The Hydrogen Economy: The Creation of the World-Wide Energy Web and the Redistribution of Power on Earth,] published by Jeremy P. Tarcher. In the book he discusses how the burning of fossil fuels for energy has caused these fuels to collect high in the Earth's atmosphere, preventing heat from escaping. This phenomenon is just one aspect of global warming that Mr. Rifkin asserts can be cut substantially by turning to hydrogen for energy. While current technology requires that hydrogen be extracted from other fossil fuels, the author believes that in the near future it will be possible to use this abundant resource for energy. After the presentation he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172784-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172784-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professor Folsom talked with high school students about the development of the U.S. as a world economic power, congressional subsidies to entrepreneurs to begin a steam ship service to England in the 1800s, the rise of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and other topics. After his presentation he answered students' questions. Professor Folsom is the author of [The Myth of the Robber Barons.] The event was held at the National 4-H Conference Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193268-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Council on Competitiveness held a news conference to announce the release of a report on the investment behavior of American corporations. The report detailed corporate oversight practices and other aspects of U.S. corporate investment, and made recommendations to instigate greater and more profitable means of investing in American industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26771-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony about the operations of Federal Prison Industries. Panel members testified about the participation of inmates in prison industries and their pay. They also discussed the contracts held with the Department of Defense and others, and General Accounting Office reports on their performance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123639-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Participating by satellite connection, Ms. Strouse, author of [Morgan: American Financier], described the career of business leader J. Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913.) Morgan was a powerful industrial and financial business magnate in the pre-World War I period. He reorganized railroads, and consolidated U.S. Steel, International Harvester, and General Electric Corporations. Ms. Strouse responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165838-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165838-4 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the state of the U.S. energy industry, noting that low oil prices were hurting the industry. They said that while low oil prices are good for the economy as a whole, the prices hurt the petroleum industry. They also discussed the roots of the problem and potential solutions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119575-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Joanne Maguire spoke on the topic, "The Evolving Workforce and the War for Talent." Topics included global economics, management training, diversity in the workplace, industry-college cooperation, and increasing student interest in math and science. She noted that China and India are producing four and five times as many engineers as the U.S. After her presentation she responded to audience members' questions. Ms. Maguire, one of [Fortune] magazine's 2006 "50 most powerful women in business," was the keynote speaker at Colorado State University's 2007 Denver Executive Luncheon at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198124-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198124-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McKinney, administrator for Coal Mine Safety and Health, gave a technical briefing on the fatal Sago Mine accident in West Virginia. Using a flat panel television, he spoke about topics including the explosion and rescue efforts. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190687-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Participating by remote connection from the C-SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus in Erie, John Dineen discussed the resurgence of manufacturing jobs in the Erie area because of GE Transportation contracts to build trains. He responded to telephone calls end electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204565-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204565-7 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Goodell talked about his book [Big Coal: The Dirty Secret Behind America's Energy Future], published by Houghton Mifflin. During this event, Mr. Goodell examined the environmental, political, and economic issues surrounding coal. He also explained how coal is developed and argued that coal not only brings prosperity but contributes to poverty, illiteracy, and sickness in coal mining communities. Additionally, Mr. Goodell examined how coal has contributed to air pollution, mercury poisoning in fish, landscape deterioration, and global warming of the planet. He concluded that the negative factors surrounding coal should be addressed before building more coal plants. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193255-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and other House Democrats talked to reporters about the Make It In America legislation for encouraging the growth of manufacturing and bringing jobs back from overseas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312024-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Moyers talked about the influence of industrial money and power on politics. He also talked about persons in government who then go into journalism, saying that he himself had worked in the Kennedy and Johnson White Houses. He talked about investigative journalism uncovering government corruption. After his prepared remarks he answered audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163329-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163329-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sullivan talked about his coalition's opposition to the import of Canadian lumber into the United States. The Coalition of Fair Lumber Imports contends that government subsidized Canadian lumber affects U.S. lumber-related industries. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. The program included a brief video clip from November 30, 2005 of Canadian Ambassador to the United States Frank McKenna speaking on "Washington Journal" about Canadian politics and U.S.-Canada relations. One of the topics he talked about was the importation of Canadian lumber into the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190723-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190723-4 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about the subprime mortgage crisis. He talked about the governmental interests in the development of a market-based solution. He said that mortgage industry representatives supported the proposed federal response. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson talked about the abilities of homeowners to refinance their mortgages under the federal policy. Industry representatives talked about the effect of the policy on their business practices. Panelists answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202807-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Bush talked about the effects of free trade on American producers and consumers. He said that free trade had positive effects for Americans and encouraged Congress to pass free trade legislation for Peru, Columbia, Panama, and South Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202138-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT