The most popular programs for the Republican Party Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4168 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 16:33:26 GMT Several presidential candidates spoke to Republican supporters about their agenda and conservative principles. Event organizers escorted comedian Reggie Brown from the stage after he made racially tinged jokes about President Obama, and mocked some of the Republican presidential candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300021-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300021-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to House Republicans at their retreat in Baltimore. In his remarks he said he welcomed disagreement and debate, but called for genuine bipartisanship and asked for constructive ideas in confronting the nation's problems. Following his remarks he openly and frankly answered pointed questions from the Republican legislators. Topics ranged from health care, to energy policy, to taxes and the economy. This version does not contain the introduction of the president and has a single camera shot without showing questioners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291730-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291730-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor spoke to reporters about the House Republican agenda for the 112th Congress. They talked about their efforts to repeal the health care law and the new Republican budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297365-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Costa talked about the state of the Republican Party, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the party's agenda, emerging party leaders, and speakers at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), which happened earlier in the week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311563-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311563-3 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A.B. Culvahouse, former Counsel to President Reagan, spoke on advising presidents and presidential candidates. In his remarks he spoke about advising President Reagan on a number of issues including the Iran-Contra scandal, judicial nominations, presidential records and executive privilege,and the legal implications of various responses to international incidents. A.B. Culvahouse was a member of Senator John McCain's Vice Presidential Selection Committee and talked about the process used in selecting Governor Sarah Palin as the Vice Presidential candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285343-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan gave the Republican Party response to President Barack Obama's second State of the Union address. His remarks focused on the economy and reducing the national debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297604-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297604-3 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The 2011 Republican Leadership Conference held its 3-day conference in New Orleans, which brought 2,000 Republicans from around the country to listen to conservative officials, candidates, and activists, and to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Reagan. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke about his plans for debating the president and the first steps he'd take if elected president. He outlined his economic, energy and social policies, while drawing upon historical references to past administrations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300019-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The general session of the 2010 Southern Republican Leadership Conference featured Tony Perkins, Sarah Palin, Chris Wilson, Rick Perry, Bobby Jindal, and other party leaders. Sarah Palin talked about Obama administration policies on health care, the environment, and the economy. In her remarks she referred to his foreign policy as the "Obama doctrine, which is coddling enemies and alienating allies." Governor Rick Perry talked about conservative and Republican Party principles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292911-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn talked about the impact on the Senate of tea party-backed candidates, efforts to ban earmarks, and his reaction to recommendations made by the Deficit Commission. He 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/296624-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296624-3 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered the Republican Party response to the president's State of the Union Address. In his remarks he outlined the Republican Party agenda and spoke about his biography, including his parents' immigration to the United States from Cuba, the fact that he still lived in "the same working class neighborhood I grew up in," and the $100,000 in student loans he only recently paid off. Toward the end of his remarks he paused for a brief water break. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner gave the Republican response to President Obama's national address on raising the debt ceiling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300710-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300710-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Faith and Freedom Coalition held its second annual conference. Speakers at the evening session included several potential candidates, as well as declared candidates, for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. Speakers included Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, and Ron Paul. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299858-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299858-2 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Maggie Gallagher and Brian Moulton talked about House Republican efforts to defend the law that forbids federal recognition of same-sex marriages, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The Obama administration said recently it would no longer defend the law in court. National Organization for Marriage's Maggie Gallagher is against same-sex marriage. Brian Moultrie of the Human Rights Campaign supports it. They 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/298323-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298323-4 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 2012 Republican presidents candidates Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, and Herman Cain, were among the speakers at the second day of the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans. The 3-day Conference brought 2,000 Republicans from around the country to listen to conservative officials, candidates, and activists, and to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Reagan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300020-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300020-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave the keynote address at the South Carolina Republican Party's annual Silver Elephant fundraising dinner. He called President Obama one of the most divisive Presidents in years and talked about the importance of the coming election. He also warned about the consequences of America losing by straying from the morals and principles of its founding documents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306090-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professor Brad Birzer lectured to his history class about the first recognizable political parties taking shape in early 19th century. These parties tended to represent regional rather than national interests. Professor Birzer spoke about this divisive era, focusing on the rise of what he termed the Old Republicans. He also responded to questions from students in the class. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295635-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI), the 2011 winner of the Kemp Leadership Award, gave the keynote speech at the 2012 Jack Kemp Foundation dinner at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel honoring Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). Representative Ryan talked about topics including the 2012 presidential campaign, closing the poverty gap, and welfare reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309772-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Paul Ryan talked about House Republicans' 2010 congressional agenda in 2010. Representative Ryan also discussed Minority Leader John Boehner's plan to craft a new political platform for the 2010 midterm elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291511-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291511-6 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell gave the Republican Party response to President Barack Obama's first State of the Union address. He spoke in the House of Delegates chamber before an audience of 300 made up of family members, friends, state legislators, activists, campaign workers, staff from the governor's office and state cabinet members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291689-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291689-3 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bill Kristol talked about the 2010 midterm elections, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Republican political and legislative strategies, divisions within the party, the likelihood of a Republican Party takeover of the House and/or Senate, and the impact of the tea party movement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295500-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295500-3 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) spoke to students at Howard University about Republican Party's outreach efforts to young people and minorities. He detailed the party's historical opposition to slavery and support for civil rights, and why he believed Republican positions on school choice and government regulation should appeal to African Americans. He also talked about some issues that he believed the Republican Party needed to reconsider, including mandatory minimum sentencing, drug laws, and aspects of national security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312014-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan, surrounded by Republican members of the House Budget Committee, spoke to reporters about their party's 2012 budget plan. The proposal sought more than $4 trillion in spending cuts over the next 10 years, including significant changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs and tax code reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298845-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298845-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their fiscal year 2013 budget proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304994-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Americans for Tax Reform hosted a debate among candidates for the chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC). The candidates were Michael Steele, Saul Anuzis, Maria Cino, Ann Wagner, and Reince Priebus. Question topics included challenges for the Republican Party, state strategies, social issues, election laws, recruitment of younger voters, and news sources of the candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297288-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297288-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The general session of the 2010 Southern Republican Leadership Conference featured David Vitter, Mike Pence, Tim Pawlenty, Rick Santorum, Haley Barbour, Ron Paul, and Michael Steele. Former Governor Mitt Romney won a presidential straw poll conducted at the conference, with Representative Ron Paul, Former Representative Newt Gingrich and Former Governor Palin following behind. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292926-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mike Lofgren, former staff member of the Senate Budget Committee, recounts his 28-year career and what he deems are the current dysfunctional aspects of the federal government and both political parties. The author, a one-time Republican, argues that corporate interests have infected the legislative process and affected the political thinking of the Republicans and Democrats. Mr. Lofgren responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics &Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307610-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Weigel, [Washington Post] "Right Now" Blogger, talked about the Republican Party, the Tea Party movement, conservative candidates for 2010 and the presidential election in 2012. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293050-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293050-5 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke at the Jack Kemp Foundation dinner at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel. Senator Rubio laid out several policy recommendations he believed would help all families regardless of class and keep the nation great. He said that President Obama's tax hike proposal on high income earners was not the best way to achieve economic growth and control America's debt. Other topics included education and health care reform. He was then presented with the 2012 Kemp Leadership Award by the widow of former Representative Jack Kemp, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309772-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309772-2 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Congressional Health Care Caucus held a forum to examine the policy options in Congress for making health coverage affordable for individuals with pre-existing conditions. The Caucus was founded at beginning of the 111th Congress to provide a forum for Republican members and staff to learn about health care policy issues. Topics included the possible impact of current health care bills on health care costs, and alternative ways to reform the health care system. Panelists responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289631-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Incoming House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia, incoming Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy of California, and incoming Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin spoke about the Republican legislative agenda as they prepared to assume power in the 112th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296780-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) was interviewed by Mike Allen about policy, politics, and the news of the day. Topics included immigration, efforts to combat AIDS in the U.S. and abroad, the future of the Republican party, and developments in Syria. Regarding the work of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, he said he is hopeful members will come up with a plan both sides can agree on by the November 23, 2011, deadline, but he would not "put any money on it." After the interview, Senator Rubio answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302687-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Fox News political commentator Margaret Hoover argued that the Republican Party has the opportunity to redefine and strengthen itself by attracting the millennial generation. Ms. Hoover opined that the Republican Party has the resources to solve many of the issues currently facing the United States but is being obstructed by the influence of the party's social conservatives. Margaret Hoover respnded to questions from members of the audience at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300827-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300827-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidates and their campaign staffs answered questions from reporters following a CNN-Tea Party Express-sponsored debate at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301463-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Incoming House Speaker John Boehner, Incoming House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke to reporters following a meeting with President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296822-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296822-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Historian and commentator Kevin Phillips talked about his book, [1775: A Good Year for Revolution], in which he suggests that the year 1775 was a critical launching point of both the Revolutionary War and American independence from Britain. He argued that the year 1776 has incorrectly emerged as a watershed year due to historical hype and confusion. He detailed American colonial successes such as importing vital cannon and gunpowder, enlisting Indian tribes as allies, and launching a trade war with Britain through the Continental Association as examples of 1775's historical significance. Mr. Phillips listed some of his favorite colonial leaders such as Samuel Adams, and ventured his opinions on modern day presidents as well. He also discussed his career in politics and portions of his fourteen other books, including [American Theocracy] and [Bad Money]. A video clip of his appearance on "Booknotes" was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309802-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered the Republican Party response to the president's State of the Union Address in Spanish. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-2 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Brady talked about his new book, [Bad Boy: The Life and Politics of Lee Atwater], published by Addison-Wesley. It focuses on the life and career of this former Republican National Committee chair and party leader during the 1980s. He died in 1991 from a brain tumor. The program opens with music from "Red, Hot and Blue" that Mr. Atwater recorded in 1989 with B.B. King and other blues musicians. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78276-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator-elect Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Mike Pence (R-IN) gave keynote addresses at the 2010 Federalist Society annual convention. Mr. Lee talked about his ambitions as a senator and some of his differences with the current operations of the Senate Republican leadership team. Representative Mike Pence talked about the Republican transition to the majority in the House and the party's agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296693-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296693-2 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) talked about the Republican Party agenda for the 113th Congress and the role of government. He talked about policy proposals called "Making Life Work," focused on areas where Congress can help make life work for more people, including: education, health care, workforce reform, immigration, and innovation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310815-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310815-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Richard Burr talked about Republican priorities for the year's legislative agenda. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292691-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292691-6 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about immigration reform from a conservative perspective. Topics included the power of the anti-immigration lobby, "guest" worker proposals, ways to deal with illegal immigrants already living in the U.S., and the level of trust in government. Richard Land declared that Republicans lost the Latino vote during the presidential primaries, and that the party should "stop listening to the people with the smallest brains and biggest mouths." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309519-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The opening session of the 2010 Southern Republican Leadership Conference featured Mary Matalin, Newt Gingrich, J.C. Watts and Liz Cheney. Liz Cheney, who was introduced by Mary Matalin, criticized President Obama on health care reform, foreign and nuclear policy, and intelligence gathering. In her remarks, she said, "The Obama administration is putting us on a path to decline." Former Oklahoma Congressman J.C. Watts talked about tax policy and federal debt. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich rebuked President Obama on health care legislation and the economic stimulus, calling him "the most radical administration in American history." There were technical difficulties during Liz Cheney's portion of her speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292900-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senate Minority Leader McConnell spoke to reporters and answered questions on President Obama's address on detainee treatment and trials at Guantanamo Bay prison facility. Senator McConnell argued that the Obama Administration's plan was insufficient. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286532-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 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 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT LIVE Indiana Debate Commission 30535201 7p U.S. Senate Primary Debate Candidates: Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) v. IN State Treasurer Richard Mourdock (R) 7-8p ET, WFYI-TV (PBS), Indianapolis, Indiana CAMPAIGN 2012 FED LIVE VIA SATELLITE/KEYED IN SD http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305352-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305352-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Theda Skocpol and Vanessa Williamson present a study of the tea party movement. The authors examine several, regional tea party chapters and report that tea party supporters are predominantly middle-class, older Americans, who, according to the authors, mostly enjoy Medicare and Social Security benefits but are reluctant to pay taxes to assist those they deem 'undeserving.' Theda Skocpol and Vanessa Williamson responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305150-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305150-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mickey Edwards, former Republican Congressman from Oklahoma (1977-1992), argues that America's political parties have obtained too much power. He posits that the parties have disenfranchised voters and hurt the legislative process by promoting partisanship and discouraging debate. He responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics &Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307606-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dean Baker and James Sherk talked about congressional Republicans' economic and job creation proposals. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the 2009 economic stimulus, tax policy, and the role of government in job creation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301607-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301607-3 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A group of House and Senate Republicans spoke to reporters about their support for the passage of legislation that would require the Treasury secretary to prioritize payments for debt service, Social Security, and military pay in the event the debt limit is reached. Republican Study Committee Chair Jim Jordan said that he thought Speaker Boehner lacked the needed House Republican votes to pass his debt ceiling plan, and that he opposed it because it did not cut spending enough and or require a balanced budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300720-1 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke about the future of the Republican Party. He contrasted the economic philosophies of both Democrats and Republicans and talked about how the upcoming congressional budget and debt ceiling talks could be used as leverage by his party members to achieve solutions. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a session at the [National Review] Institute the "Future of Conservatism" Summit held at the Omni Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-6 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT