The most popular programs for the Public Figures Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4194 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, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:22:08 GMT Funeral services were held for Senator Edward Kennedy at Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Boston. He died Tuesday August 25 at his home in Hyannisport, Massachusetts at the age of 77. His sons, President Obama, and others paid tribute to his personal and political life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288598-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288598-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A "celebration of life" memorial service was held for Senator Edward Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. The service was a private ceremony to honor Senator Kennedy and his love of family and friends, his passion for life and his commitment to public service. The ceremony also included some of Senator Kennedy's favorite music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288589-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288589-2 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The burial service for Senator Edward Kennedy was held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Senator Kennedy was laid to rest next to his brothers, President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy. Cardinal McCarrick and members of the family spoke as darkness fell on the cemetery. The latter part of the ceremony was illuminated only by the eternal flame by President John F. Kennedy's grave and lighting on the Custis Mansion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288601-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Officials and invited guests arrived at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for Senator Edward Kennedy's funeral mass. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288598-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288598-101 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Historian David McCullough talked about his friendship with Senator Ted Kennedy, their mutual love of history, and Senator Kennedy's life. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. "My Friend, the Senator, and Our Love of History" was a Kennedy Library Forum was held Thursday, January 28, 2010, at 600 p.m. at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. The co-sponsors were the Kennedy Library Foundation and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291711-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291711-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members of the public paid respects to Senator Edward Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. He died on August 25, 2009 from brain cancer. This was the second day in which he was lying in repose with a military honor guard standing watch while his family, friends and colleaguse sat vigil by his flag-drapped coffin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288589-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288589-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kennedy's motorcade cortege stopped at the Senate steps for a brief prayer so that Senate staff and members of the broader Senate community with whom the Senator worked could bid a final farewell before the cortege moved to Arlington National Cemetery for burial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288600-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288600-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The casket of Senator Edward Kennedy was taken by motorcade from his home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library and Museum in Boston. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288576-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288576-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The motorcade and hearse bearing Senator Edward Kennedy arrived at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum where he would lie in repose. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288576-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288576-2 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) was part of the evening activities at the Democratic National Convention. Senator Kennedy was recovering from surgery for brain cancer as he participated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280553-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280553-7 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Officials and Kennedy family members spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate on the campus of the University of Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298922-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Karp talked about his work with the late Senator Ted Kennedy on his book, [True Compass: Edward M. Kennedy, a Memoir] (Twelve; September 14, 2009). He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Karp participated by remote access from New York City. Libby Casey was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288904-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288904-6 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate began with a period of morning business until 12:30 p.m., during which time Senators paid tribute to Senator Kennedy. Following morning business, the Senate resumed consideration of Cass R. Sunstein to be Administrator of the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Newly appointed Senator George Lemeiux of Florida was sworn in at 2:45 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288818-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288818-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Scenes of Senator Kennedy's casket removal from the John F. Kennedy Library where he had been lying in repose en route to a funeral mass were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288599-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288599-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kennedy's funeral cortege moved from the U.S. Capitol down Constitution Avenue to Arlington National Cemetery for burial services. Scenes of family gathering at the grave site were also shown as part of the coverage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288601-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288601-101 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members of the public paid respects to Senator Edward Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. He died on August 25, 2009 from brain cancer. This was the first day in which he was lying in repose with a military honor guard standing watch while his family, friends and colleaguse sat vigil by his flag-drapped coffin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288576-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288576-3 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A panel of guests hosted by Mike Barnicle talked about the life of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy and his book [True Compass: The Life of Senator Edward M. Kennedy]. Guests reflected on his faith in God, his devotion to his family and the tragedies that had happened in the past. They also took questions from the audience. Victoria Reggie Kennedy, wife of Senator Kennedy, gave opening remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290428-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290428-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bryan Bender spoke by phone about the FBI's release of its files on former Senator Ted Kennedy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294069-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294069-3 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former President Clinton spoke about the legacy of President John F. Kennedy and other topics. Among the topics he addressed were leadership, civil rights, and President Kennedy's domestic and foreign policy record. He also talked about the Bush administration policies, particularly focusing on tax policies. He was introduced by Senator Edward Kennedy, and after his remarks, was interviewed by historian Michael Beschloss. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176799-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered remarks on the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288544-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate debates a minimum wage bill which would increase the wage to $4.55 an hour over a three year period (S837). The Democrats argue for the passing of the bill while the Republicans argue against. The arguments of both sides are primarily economic in content. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4382-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4382-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT In a portion of debate beginning at about 9:35 am, senators debated a bill sponsored by Senator Kennedy and others which would make it illegal to discriminate against persons seeking seek employment on the basis of sexual orientation at the federal level. The debate focused on whether discrimination should be countered with legislation and litigation or with education and tolerance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74857-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cohen and Alan Reynolds talked about the legislative record of Senator Ted Kennedy who died earlier in the week at the age of 77, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Senator Kennedy entered the Senate in a 1962 special election to fill the seat once held by his brother John. He was elected to a full six-year term in 1964 and was reelected seven more times. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288602-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288602-4 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced that Tuesday, January 19, 2010, is the special election date to fill the Senate seat vacated by the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. He stated that he is working with the Massachusetts Legislature on legislation to name an interim replacement. He responded to questions from reporters following his remarks. He also addressed the issue of a move in 2004 by the Democratic-controlled Legislature to deny then-Governor Mitt Romney the power to name a replacement for Senator John Kerry in the event he won the presidential election. Governor Patrick said that naming an interim replacement is "the only way to ensure that Massachusetts is fully represented." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288627-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT San Francisco Mayor Feinstein gave a brief overview of Ronald Reagan's political policies and responded to callers' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48256-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1408-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1408-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT In an excerpt from the Senate session, senators debated S.2, legislation concerning education reform in America. S.2 would set up block grant funds for the improvement of the quality of education in the U.S. by the year 2000. Members of the Senate argued over the exclusion of a school choice initiative in the bill, as well as the differences between the Senate version of the bill and the House version, which differ in the method of distribution of block grant funds. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32424-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32424-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate debated S.2104 The 1990 Civil Rights Act. Prior to cloture, the Kennedy-Jeffords substitute amendment to the bill was considered. Cloture was agreed to. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13195-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT In an excerpt from the Senate session, senators debated an upcoming vote to override the president's veto of legislation that would repeal Department of Health and Human Services' regulations prohibiting clinics that receive federal money from discussing abortion as an option for pregnant women. Following the debate, the Senate voted 73-26 to override the president's veto. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32887-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT In an excerpt, members continued debate on the Anti-Terrorism Bill which authorizes $1.8 billion over five years to help police and federal agencies handle terrorism. Senator Dole has filed a cloture motion, which would limit debate on the bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65581-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/65581-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate began consideration of S.2104, the Civil Rights Act of 1990. The measure was aimed at reversing six Supreme Court decisions in job discrimination lawsuits. It would allow victims of religious or sexual discrimination the same access to compensation as victims of racial discrimination. It would reverse the [Wards Cove v. Alonio] ruling which shifted the burden of proof from employers to employees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13094-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13094-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT In a portion senators debated an amendment to the budget resolution sponsored by Senator Kennedy. It calls for legislation to enact a patient's bill of rights. Senator Nickles opposed the effort to legislate on this issue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103313-1 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT