The most popular programs for the Attorney General Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=484 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 03:22:20 GMT The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee met to consider a report holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress. The committee subpoenaed documents related to the FBI's "Fast and Furious" operation, but the attorney general refused to turn over all the documents. Shortly before the hearing began, President Obama announced that he would execute executive privilege over the documents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306660-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Mukasey testified at a Department of Justice oversight hearing about a number of issues including national security programs and operations, voting rights enforcement and preparations for the 2008 presidential election, as well as trials for foreign detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Other issues included press shield laws, immigration, and executive authority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206525-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206525-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Ashcroft and others testified about the Department of Justice's work and formulation of legal policies for the interrogation and detention of enemy combatants held at facilities in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Among the topics addressed were the degree of consultation with Bush administration lawyers, the definition of torture, and justification for using some forms of coercive interrogation. In his testimony, Mr. Ashcroft disavowed the practice of coersive interrogation, but defended White House officials who had pressed the case for such methods. He also responded to questions about attorney hiring practices at the Department of Justice and the degree to which hiring became politicized under the Bush administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206456-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Family, friends and colleagues of the of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy honored his memory and legacy at an event commemorating his swearing-in as attorney general January 21, 1961. Jack Rosenthal spoke about his work style, then introduced a panel that shared memories and observations about Robert Kennedy. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Kennedy's daughter, gave the keynote address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297648-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Holder spoke to reporters about a meeting with House leaders over the sharing of documents related to the Department of Justice "Fast and Furious" operation. Earlier Representative Issa said that he was prepared to hold a vote on a contempt of Congress citation for the attorney general after he refused to turn over the documents while offering to brief members on the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306694-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306694-2 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Gonzales testified about his administration of the Justice Department at an oversight hearing on the Department of Justice. Topics included the dismissal of U.S. attorneys, and letters of national security used by the Federal Bureau of Investigations. During the hearing he faced pointed questioning on his prior statements to the committee and in public, contradictions between his statements and other witnesses who had previously testified on the matters, and his unwillingness to directly answer questions or recall details of events. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200082-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Eric Holder testified about his nomination as attorney general. Among the topics he addressed were his involvement in pardons granted by President Clinton at the end of his presidency while Mr. Holder was assistant attorney general, past hiring practices by the Justice Department in the Bush administration, the independent operation of the Department of Justice, and the future of prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. He also said that he considered the use of waterboarding as an interrogation technique to be torture. The nominee was introduced by former Senator John Warner and Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283373-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following a meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder over the sharing of documents related to the Department of Justice "Fast and Furious" operation, House leaders spoke to reporters. Representative Issa said that he was prepared to hold a vote on a contempt of Congress citation for the attorney general after he refused to turn over the documents while offering to brief members on the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306694-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306694-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT James Rosen talked about his experiences, legal career, and book [The Strong Man: John Mitchell and the Secrets of Watergate], published that week by Doubleday. As U.S. attorney general from 1969 to 1972, John Mitchell was central to the Watergate scandal. This full-scale biography of John N. Mitchell spans his youth in Detroit, his position as the national's premier municipal bond lawyer, his role as campaign manager for both of Richard Nixon's successful presidential runs and his time as attorney general (1969-1972). Later, Mr. Mitchell became the highest ranking official to ever serve time in prison. From 1977 to 1979, he was in federal prison for his involvement in the Watergate cover-up. James Rosen has spent almost two decades working on this book. Since 2005, he has been a Washington correspondent for Fox News. Before that, he was a researcher for Dan Rather at CBS. Photographs and video clips were shown in the background during the interview. Also shown was a video clip from the National Archives of Mr. Mithchell's testimony of July 12, 1973, at the Senate Watergate hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205050-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Mukasey testified about Justice Department operations. Among the topics he addressed were national security issues, privacy concerns surrounding investigation techniques expressed by several citizen groups, and past and present hiring practices at the department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206323-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder delivered remarks at an installation ceremony for the attorney general held in the Lisner Auditorium of George Washington University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284920-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284920-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Gonzales testified at an oversight hearing of Justice Department operations in which he was repeatedly questioned about his role in the dismissal of eight U.S. attorneys, his management of the process by which the decision was reached, and the potential political considerations involved in the firings. He apologized for mistakes and poor judgment in responding to criticism for the dismissals, but defended the decision and said that political concerns did not play a role. Several Republican senators, as well as Democratic senators, harshly criticized his judgment and leadership of the Justice Department, with Senator Coburn publicly calling for Mr. Gonzales' resignation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197503-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT On the second day of the hearing on the nomination of Eric Holder to be attorney general, witnesses testified about his qualifications and experience. Among the topics they addressed were Mr. Holder's record as assistant attorney general in the Clinton administration, his support among and for law enforcement officers, and his involvement in several presidential pardons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283407-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283407-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Kennedy family, civil rights leaders and the descendants of 1960's civil rights leaders spoke during a Catholic mass commemorating the 25th anniversary of the death of former Attorney General and 1968 Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy. The speakers recited quotes from Mr. Kennedy's speeches during the ceremony, which ended with remarks honoring the slain political figure by President Clinton. Choir music and religious commentary was interspersed between the speakers' remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42454-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42454-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder and other officials provided an update on the investigation into the attempted car bombing in New York City. Attorney General Holder stated that suspect Faisal Shahzad admitted involvement in the failed car bombing of Times Square in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293323-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Michael Mukasey testified in an oversight hearing of the Justice Department. Senate Democrats were unable to elicit a declaration from him that 'waterboarding,' a harsh interrogation tactic, was illegal. He repeated several times that he could not talk about a classified program. At times the hearing was presented in a split-screen format showing the reactions of both a committee member and General Mukasey during question-and-answer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203859-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203859-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members debated a resolution to cite Attorney General Eric Holder for contempt of Congress for not providing documents to the committee investigating the Department of Justice's "Fast and Furious" operation against Mexican drug cartels. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306730-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306730-6 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Justice Department commemorated the 30th anniversary of the appointment and administration of Attorney General Edward H. Levi. Former and current government officials honored the memory and achievements of the late Attorney General. They also announced the creation of the Edward H. Levi Award for Outstanding Professionalism and Exemplary Integrity. Edward Hirsch Levi served as Attorney General in the Ford Administration from 1975-1977. He died in 2000 at the age of 88. Following Justice Scalia's remarks, a photographic tribute of the late Attorney General was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189765-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT John Gramlich spoke via Skype about the House vote on holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306808-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306808-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT ORDERS FOR THIS HEARING, PART OR WHOLE, MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA 'LICENSING AND SPECIAL USES FORM.' After being introduced by Senators Cornyn and Salazar, Judge Gonzales testified about his nomination as U.S. attorney general and his qualifications for the position. Among the topics he addressed were his recommendations as White House counsel in developing prisoner detention and interrogation procedures, the use of torture and U.S. adherence to the Geneva Conventions, and homeland security policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184971-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184971-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. Topics included the upcoming House vote on holding Attorney General in contempt of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306803-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306803-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Levin and Mr. Mincberg debated the nomination of law professor Lani Guinier to head the civil rights division of the Department of Justice. The nomination has come under fire from many due to Ms. Guinier's writings calling for quotas in legislatures to ensure minority representation. President Clinton withdrew her name from nomination later in the evening. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42084-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/42084-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden administered the oath of office as attorney general to Eric Holder. The ceremony was held in the Attorney General's Conference Room in the Department of Justice. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283822-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283822-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the effectiveness of Attorney General Eric Holder. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306572-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306572-2 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Robert F. Kennedy was posthumously awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by Duquesne Law School, which was accepted by his widow. Then family members and colleagues of the late Senator Kennedy discussed his life and times as attorney general, senator and presidential candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71199-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Judge Mukasey testified about his nomination to replace Alberto Gonzales as the U.S. attorney general. Some Democratic committee members said Judge Mukasey dodged questions and backed down on yesterday's testimony about the president's obligation to follow the law. He also testified about the use of torture in interrogations of prisoners held by the U.S. In one exchange he gave several non-committal answers when asked if he considered the practice of water boarding to be torture. Following Judge Mukasey's testimony, several legal experts and his colleagues spoke in support of his nomination. Other witnesses expressed concern about the legality of using torture on prisoners. This was the second of a two-day hearing on the nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201595-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Ashcroft announced that victims' families in the Oklahoma City bombing would be able to see the execution of Timothy McVeigh via closed circuit television. Among the topics he addressed were meetings with victims families, procedures to be employed during the execution, and restrictions on the transmission of the execution. Following his remarks he answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163681-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the use of pre-trial prosecution agreements and deferred prosecution in corporate crime cases. Topics included the benefits and detriments of the agreements, the use of monitors in the agreements, and the number of agreements made by the Department of Justice and the nature of those agreements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204379-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204379-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Limbaugh appeared on "The Sean Hannity Show" to discuss his book [Absolute Power: The Legacy of Corruption in the Clinton-Reno Justice Department], published by Regnery Publishing. Mr. Limbaugh argued that the Clinton Administration used the Justice Department as an instrument with which to aggrandize power and advance their political agenda. He criticized Janet Reno for politicizing the law, and illustrated his argument with references to specific issues such as Waco, Elian Gonzalez, and the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Mr. Limbaugh responded to viewer calls during the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163400-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Congratulating Baltimore Ravens: Senate agreed to S. Res. 15, congratulating the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XXXV. Washington's Farewell Address Agreement: Notwithstanding the Resolution of the Senate of January 24, 1901, a unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the Senate convene at 12:00 noon on Monday, February 26, 2001; that immediately following the prayer, the disposition of the Journal and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the traditional reading of the Washington's Farewell Address take place; and that the Chair be authorized to appoint a Senator to perform this task. Nomination Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for the consideration of the nomination of John Ashcroft, of Missouri, to be Attorney General of the United States, on Wednesday, January 31, 2001. Washington's Farewell Address: The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, pursuant to the order of the Senate of January 24, 1901, as modified by the order of January 30, 2001, appointed Senator Allen to read Washington's Farewell Address on February 26, 2001. Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group: The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276d-276g, as amended, appointed Senator Murray as Co-Chair of the Senate Delegation to the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group conference during the 107th Congress. Mexico-U.S. Parliamentary Group: The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276h-276k, as amended, appointed Senator Dodd as Co-Chairman of the Senate Delegation to the Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group conference during the 107th Congress. North Atlantic Assembly: The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 1928a-1928d, as amended, appointed Senator Biden as Co-Chairman of the Senate Delegation to the North Atlantic Assembly during the 107th Congress. Messages From the President: Senate received the following message from the President of the United States: Transmitting, the report of the program entitled ``Rally the Armies of Compassion''; to the Committee on Finance. (PM-2) Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations: By 75 yeas 24 nays (Vote No. EX. 6), Gale Ann Norton, of Colorado, to be Secretary of the Interior. By unanimous vote of 99 yeas (Vote No. EX. 7), Christine Todd Whitman, of New Jersey, to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (Prior to this action, Senate discharged the Committee on Environment and Public Works.) Adjournment: Senate met at 10:03 a.m., and adjourned at 7:14 p.m., until 10 a.m., on Wednesday, January 31, 2001. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on Page S834.) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162242-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162242-2 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lara Jordan discussed Attorney General Michael Mukasey's testimony before Congress this week on many high profile issues including his request to block the release of thousands of alleged violent criminals from federal prison under reformed sentencing guidelines. She responded to telephone calls from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202929-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202929-3 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Etzioni moderated a discussion on the pros and cons of the Patriot Act. Joining Professor Etzioni for the discussion is former U.S. assistant attorney general Dinh who is currently a law professor at Georgetown University), and electronic privacy expert Mr. Rotenberg. They discussed the example of the Afghan detainees at Guantanamo Naval Base in Cuba who were held without due process. They also talked about the findings of the September 11 Commission. The panelists answered questions from members of the audience. Mr. Etzioni is the author of [How Patriotic is the Patriot Act?: Freedom Versus Security in the Age of Terrorism], published by Routledge. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183964-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183964-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT State attorneys general spoke to reporters following a meeting with state and federal officials on combating fraud against consumers in the housing markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288996-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288996-2 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Edelman, the author of [Searching for America's Heart: RFK and the Renewal of Hope], talked about the influence of Robert F. Kennedy on U.S. politics and history. Mr. Edelman was an aide to Kennedy in the Justice Department. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164791-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164791-4 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senators began debate on the nomination of John Ashcroft as attorney general. No vote was taken. Adjournment Resolution: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 18, providing for an adjournment of the House of Representatives. Nomination Considered: Senate began consideration of the nomination of John Ashcroft, of Missouri, to be Attorney General of the United States. A unanimous-consent time agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the nomination on Thursday, February 1, 2001, with a vote on confirmation of the nomination to occur no later than 1:45 p.m. Adjournment: Senate met at 10 a.m., and adjourned at 8:08 p.m., until 9 a.m., on Thursday, February, 1 2001. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page S930.) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162268-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the effectiveness of Attorney General Eric Holder. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306572-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306572-101 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the third day of hearings on the nomination of Senator Ashcroft to be attorney general, proponents and opponents of the nomination testified about his voting record, ideology and ability to carry out the duties of the office. Judge White testified that Senator Ashcroft had willfully distorted his record as a Missouri judge during Senate debate over his appointment to the federal judiciary, saying the senator's remarks were unwarranted and had damaged his reputation. In other panels, colleagues and acquaintances talked about Senator Ashcroft's record as Missouri governor and attorney general, his views on social issues such as abortion, and his integrity. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161976-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT In his second day of testimony before the Judiciary Committee, Mr. Ashcroft answered questions about a variety of issues including abortion, gun control and civil rights. He said that despite his past opposition to existing laws on these issues he would faithfully enforce the laws and would not seek to undermine any laws that Congress might pass in the future. He also responded to questions about his opposition, while in the Senate, to the appointment of Ronnie White to the federal judiciary. Representatives Waters and Jackson-Lee also testified in opposition to the nomination, objecting to his activism on behalf of conservative causes and his resistance of several legal precedents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161897-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez spoke to reporters and took responsibility for "mistakes" related to the firing of eight U.S. attorneys the previous year. He also rejected calls for his resignation from Democratic members who accused him of misleading Congress. Following brief remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197087-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT At a farewell ceremony for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Justice Department employees and others praised his career and accomplishments and reminisced about working with him. The Attorney General spoke to the audience, bidding farewell and thanking his employees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200905-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200905-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the career and examined the speeches of former Attorney General Edward Levi (1911-2000) who took office following the Wategate scandal. The panelists included Attorney General Eric Holder, former Attorney General John Ashcroft, Jack Fuller, editor of [Restoring Justice] and former special assistant to Edward Levi, and Geoffrey Stone, law professor at University of Chicago Law School. The program took place at the Logan Center for the Arts in Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312582-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312582-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Treasury Secretary Geithner and Attorney General Eric Holder spoke to reporters following a meeting meeting with state and federal officials on combating fraud against consumers in the housing markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288996-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288996-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Carrie Johnson reported by video link from her newsroom on the hearing on Eric Holder's nomination as attorney general. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283329-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283329-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Goldfarb talked about his book [Perfect Villains, Imperfect Heroes: Robert F. Kennedy's War Against Organized Crime], published by Random House. Mr. Goldfarb discussed his experience working for Robert Kennedy as a special prosecutor in the Justice Department's Organized Crime and Racketeering Section. Mr. Goldfarb argues that the mob killed John F. Kennedy because Robert Kennedy was aggressively going after them. He also talked about the portrayal of the mafia on television ([The Sopranos]) and in the movies ([The Godfather]). After his presentation Mr. Goldfarb answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158478-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Professor Tribe spoke on the topic "Two Invisible Constitutions, One Vanishing Attorney General and the Future of the Republic" at the Harvard Law School Worldwide Alumni Congress. He talked about Bush administration interpretations of the powers of the executive branch and criticized the administration for abuses of power in several instances. He talked about the decision to dismiss several U.S. attorneys of political reasons, violations of privacy in law enforcement investigations, and ways in which the administration had sought to circumvent traditional constitutional law. He also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199145-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199145-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Nomination--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for consideration of the nomination of Robert B. Zoellick, of Virginia, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador on Tuesday, February 6, 2001, with a vote on confirmation of the nomination to occur at 4:15 p.m. Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations: By 58 yeas 42 nays (Vote No. EX. 8), John Ashcroft, of Missouri, to be Attorney General. Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations: Paul Henry O'Neill, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund for a term of five years; United States Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a term of five years; United States Governor of the Inter-American Development Bank for a term of five years; United States Governor of the African Development Bank for a term of five years; United States Governor of the Asian Development Bank; United States Governor of the African Development Fund; United States Governor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Routine lists in the Foreign Service. Adjournment: Senate met at 9 a.m., and adjourned at 2:53 p.m., until 10 a.m., on Monday, February 5, 2001, in pro forma session. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S1023.) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162339-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162339-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton, accompanied by Vice President Gore, spoke in a ceremony in the Rose Garden to announce his nomination of Janet Reno for attorney general. He lauded the dedication of Ms. Reno in her work in Florida, and responded to questions from reporters on the nominee selection process. Ms. Reno spoke briefly to accept the nomination. She was President Clinton's second nominee for attorney general after Zoe Baird withdrew earlier in the year when it was disclosed that she hired illegal aliens as domestic help. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37897-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the keynote address, Attorney General Reno described her experiences with prison industry programs during her career as a prosecutor in Florida, including impediments to effective programs. Rep. McCollum talked about the costs to society of prisoners returning to society with no marketable skills, the result of which is further criminal activity. He encouraged greater use of prison industry programs, including counseling and job placement, and spoke to the complaint of prisoners taking jobs away from the private sector. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/105118-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The House Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the use of National Security Letters by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In response to a question by Representative Jackson, Mr. Mueller contradicted sworn testimony made by Attorney General Ashcroft to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Director Mueller said that there were disagreements within the Justice Department and FBI over the continuation of the terrorist surveillance program and the legal basis for the program which was discussed among White House officials, law enforcement, and congressional members in March 2004. Attorney General Ashcroft had said that the disagreement was over other intelligence matters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200156-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200156-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT In a roll call committee members voted 11 to 8 to send the nomination of Judge Michael Mukasey for attorney general to the full Senate. Two Democrats joined all nine Republicans for the vote. Afterwards senators spoke about their reasons for voting yes or no, including continuing concerns about the unconstitutionality of torture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202122-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT