The most popular programs for the Alito, Samuel Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=499 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 05:16:59 GMT The Senate resumed debate over the confirmation of Samuel Alito as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. During periods of debate graphics were displayed showing published and publicly stated indications of expected votes on confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190899-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190899-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed from New York City, Judge Charles Pickering, a retired judge whose nomination to the 5th Circuit Court was successfully filibustered by Senate Democrats in 2001, discussed his experiences to illustrate his belief that the confirmation process has become extremely partisan and divisive. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Charles Willis Pickering is the author of [Supreme Chaos: The Politics of Judicial Confirmation & the Culture War], published by Stroud and Hall Publishers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190724-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190724-3 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings on President Bush's nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Members delivered their opening statements on the nomination, outlining their views and concerns about Judge Alito's record on the federal bench and as a Justice Department lawyer. Among the topics they addressed were the independence of the judiciary, the powers and privileges of the executive branch, and past views expressed about issues before the federal courts. Following members' opening statements, Judge Alito was introduced by Former Senator Lautenberg and Former Governor Whitman. He was then sworn in prior to making his own opening statement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190501-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Senator Obama responded to questions and comments from reporters about his trip to Iraq and his meeting with the Iraqi president. He discussed the political atmosphere in Iraq following the elections, as well as his reason for voting against confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190920-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190920-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Professors Alvare and Pillard participated in a roundtable discussion to examine the history of the U.S. Supreme Court's abortion decisions. They discussed the effect the first new justices on the bench since 1994 would have on future decisions and the confirmation hearing for appeals court Judge Samuel Alito. The program included audio clips from the oral arguments in four Supreme Court cases with still pictures of the participants: [Roe v. Wade, Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, Planned Parenthood v. Casey], and [Stenberg v. Carhart]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190565-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190565-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT On the second day of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Judge Alito's nomination to the U.S. Supreme court, members began the first round of questioning Judge Alito. Members were allotted 30 minutes for questions. Topics of questioning focused on Judge Alito's experience and his views on subjects such as abortion rights, the power of the executive branch, the role of the judiciary, and his opinions on several cases while serving as a government attorney and federal judge. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190502-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190502-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT On the second day of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Judge Alito's nomination to the U.S. Supreme court, members began the first round of questioning Judge Alito. Members were allotted 30 minutes for questions. Topics of questioning focused on Judge Alito's experience and his views on subjects such as abortion rights, the power of the executive branch, the role of the judiciary, and his opinions on several cases while serving as a government attorney and federal judge. Senator DeWine also asked several questions about protecting children from Internet pornography. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190502-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190502-3 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT On the second day of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Judge Alito's nomination to the U.S. Supreme court, members began the first round of questioning Judge Alito. Members were allotted 30 minutes for questions. Topics of questioning focused on Judge Alito's experience and his views on subjects such as abortion rights, the power of the executive branch, the role of the judiciary, and his opinions on several cases while serving as a government attorney and federal judge. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190502-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190502-2 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT A panel of legal experts testified about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Among the topics they addressed were his qualifications for office, past experience as a government lawyer and judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals, his judicial philosophy, past positions on various issues, and his political ideology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-4 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke on the topic, gJudicial Activism vs. Judicial Restraint: Is the Alito Supreme Court Nomination Sharpening the Debate? h Among the topics they addressed were recent debates over judicial gactivism, h the influence of federal court decisions on policy and culture, the judicial confirmation process, and the role interest groups played in pushing a judicial agenda. They also talked about current debate surrounding the nomination of Judge Alito to the Supreme Court in light of recent nominations and controversies over judicial activism. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190357-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Members resumed questioning Judge Alito on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. They completed an initial round of 30 minute questioning and proceeded to a second round with 20 minutes for each member. Among the topics addressed in questioning were the role of the judiciary, powers of the executive branch in times of peace and war, abortion rights and privacy, his experience and activity in prior federal court cases and decisions. Several questions also focused on his prior involvement with an organization named Concerned Alumni for Princeton, potential past conflicts of interest in cases, and his opinions of past court cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190503-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Professor Sunstein spoke about his new book, [Radicals in Robes: Why Extreme Right-Wing Courts are Wrong for America], published by Basic Books. He also discussed the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Professor Sunstein responded to questions and comments from viewers. A copy of his book was shown intermittently. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189886-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189886-4 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT On the second day of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Judge Alito's nomination to the U.S. Supreme court, members began the first round of questioning Judge Alito. Members were allotted 30 minutes for questions. Topics of questioning focused on Judge Alito's experience and his views on subjects such as abortion rights, the power of the executive branch, the role of the judiciary, and his opinions on several cases while serving as a government attorney and federal judge. Senator Feingold also asked several questions about past statements on job applications and Judge Alito's affiliation with Concerned Alumni for Princeton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190502-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190502-4 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Members resumed questioning Judge Alito on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court with a second round allowing 20 minutes for each member. Among the topics addressed in questioning were the role of the judiciary, powers of the executive branch in times of peace and war, abortion rights and privacy, his experience and activity in prior federal court cases and decisions. Several questions also focused on his prior involvement with an organization named Concerned Alumni for Princeton, potential past conflicts of interest in cases, and his opinions of past court cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190503-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190503-4 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Members resumed questioning Judge Alito on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court with a second round allowing 20 minutes for each member. Among the topics addressed in questioning were the role of the judiciary, powers of the executive branch in times of peace and war, abortion rights and privacy, his experience and activity in prior federal court cases and decisions. Several questions also focused on his prior involvement with an organization named Concerned Alumni for Princeton, potential past conflicts of interest in cases, and his opinions of past court cases. A brief exchange between Chairman Specter and Senator Kennedy over procedural issues occurred prior to a break in the hearings for lunch. At issue were records of Concerned Alumni for Princeton which Senator Kennedy requested be subpoenaed and his call for an executive session to demand the production of the records. During the exchange Senator admonished Senator Kennedy not to try to dictate the committee's actions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190503-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190503-2 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Members resumed questioning Judge Alito on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court with a third round of questioning by members. Among the topics addressed in questioning were the role of the judiciary, powers of the executive branch in times of peace and war, abortion rights and privacy, his experience and activity in prior federal court cases and decisions. Several questions also focused on his prior involvement with an organization named Concerned Alumni for Princeton, potential past conflicts of interest in cases, and his opinions of past court cases. This was the final portion of questioning of Judge Alito. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-2 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Members resumed questioning Judge Alito on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court with a second round allowing 20 minutes for each member. Among the topics addressed in questioning were the role of the judiciary, powers of the executive branch in times of peace and war, abortion rights and privacy, his experience and activity in prior federal court cases and decisions. Several questions also focused on his prior involvement with an organization named Concerned Alumni for Princeton, potential past conflicts of interest in cases, and his opinions of past court cases. This portion contained a response and an explanation of further investigations to be conducted into records of the Concerned Alumni for Princeton that Senator Kennedy had demanded during a heated exchange with Chairman Specter prior to a break in the hearings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190503-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190503-3 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Following Judge Alito's final morning of testimony on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, a panel of representatives of the American Bar Association and colleagues of Judge Alito testified about his qualifications, judicial temperament, and experience as both a government lawyer and judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-3 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Members resumed questioning Judge Alito on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court with a third round of questioning by members. Among the topics addressed in questioning were the role of the judiciary, powers of the executive branch in times of peace and war, abortion rights and privacy, his experience and activity in prior federal court cases and decisions. Several questions also focused on his prior involvement with an organization named Concerned Alumni for Princeton, potential past conflicts of interest in cases, and his opinions of past court cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190504-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate began consideration of the nomination of Samuel Alito to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. During the debate graphics showing published reports of senator's expected votes on confirmation were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190884-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT A panel of legal scholars testified about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Among the topics they addressed were his qualifications and experience as both a government lawyer and appeals court judge, past decisions and comments on various issues, his judicial temperament, and judicial activism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Members resumed questioning Judge Alito on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court with a second round allowing 20 minutes for each member. Among the topics addressed in questioning were the role of the judiciary, powers of the executive branch in times of peace and war, abortion rights and privacy, his experience and activity in prior federal court cases and decisions. Several questions also focused on his prior involvement with an organization named Concerned Alumni for Princeton, potential past conflicts of interest in cases, and his opinions of past court cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190503-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190503-5 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of the nomination of Samuel Alito to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Late in the day a cloture motion on the debate passed by 72 to 25, allowing for a final vote on confirmation the following day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190942-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190942-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT President Bush spoke in his weekly radio address about the confirmation process for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. He listed qualifications of Judge Alito and said senators should have an up-or-down vote on a nominee who "understands that the role of a judge is to strictly interpret the law." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190947-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Committee members voted on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. They spoke for ten minutes prior to their vote on whether to recommend confirmation by the senate, focusing on Judge Alito's statements to the committee, judicial temperament, qualifications as both a government attorney and judge, and views on several issues ranging from abortion to executive poser. The committee voted along party lines to narrowly recommend confirmation. A tally of the vote based on published reports and members' statements was shown throughout the proceedings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190744-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190744-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT A ceremonial swearing-in ceremony was held for Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. in the East Room of the White House. He had officially been sworn-in the previous day immediately following his confirmation by the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191003-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT A panel of lawyers, legal scholars and representatives of groups in opposition to Judge Samuel Alito's nomination to the U.S. Supreme court testified about his qualifications for associate justice, past opinions and positions as a judge and government lawyer, and his judicial temperament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-2 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT The final panel of witnesses testified about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Among the topics they addressed were his qualifications and experience as both a government lawyer and appeals court judge, past decisions and comments on various issues, his judicial temperament, and judicial activism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190505-3 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Carter Phillips was interviewed about the life and career of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Mr. Phillips was a colleague of the nominee in the solicitor general's office and talked about their work together and the qualifications of Judge Alito. He also discussed their friendship and their mutual love of baseball. Mr. Phillips is the managing partner of the Washington, D.C. law offices of Sidley Austin Brown and Wood, where the interview took place. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190457-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190457-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Students from the University of Denver (CO) participated by video feed in a distance learning class. Ms. Biskupic talked to the students about the history of the U.S. Supreme Court confirmation process and the hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Steve Scully moderated the class and students asked questions. Several clips from prior programs and news footage were shown. The copyright for this program is held by The Cable Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190586-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Ben S. Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190969-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190969-2 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Senate resumed debate over the confirmation of Samuel Alito as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. During periods of debate graphics were displayed showing published and publicly stated indications of expected votes on confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190911-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts highlighted events from the week about the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. On Tuesday, January 24, 2006: The Senate Judiciary Committee, in a 10 to 8 party-line vote, sent the nomination of Samuel Alito to the full Senate for approval. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter spoke to reporters about the hearing on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito and announced that debate on the Senate floor would begin the next day. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Patrick Leahy spoke to the press about why they did not approve of the nomination of Judge Alito. On Wednesday, January 25, 2006, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) opened the Senate debate on confirming the nomination of Judge Alito. On the same day floor debate included Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), and on Thursday, January 26, Senator Trent Lott (R-MS). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190941-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Justice Samuel Alito was at the U.S. Supreme Court for a formal investiture as a Supreme Court justice. After the investiture he was seen posing with his family for pictures at the U.S. Supreme Court. Then Justice Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts walked down the Supreme Court steps where Justice Alito was re-joined by his family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191238-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191238-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, Mr. McGough spoke about U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito's rulings on the Family and Medical Leave Act. He discussed [Chittister v. Department of Community and Economic Development], a case in 2000 where the nominee wrote for a unanimous three-judge panel that ruled that state employees could not sue state governments for alleged violations of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, which required time off for family and medical emergencies. Alito argued that Congress had lacked the authority to set aside states' 11th Amendment sovereign immunity from private lawsuits. In a separate U.S. Supreme Court case from 2003 on the issue, [Nevada Department of Human Resources v. Hibbs], Justice Sandra Day O'Connor ruled with the majority to allow suing on the grounds that state leave policies had discriminated against women, a violation of the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189947-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189947-5 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Speaking to reporters from the Cross Halls area of the White House, President Bush announced the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to replace Justice O'Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court. In his remarks President Bush talked about Judge Alito's qualifications and experience on the federal bench. Judge Alito thanked the president for his confidence and said that he was honored to be nominated. He also thanked members of his family in attendance as well as his parents. Judge Alito was nominated after White House Counsel Harriet Miers withdrew her name from consideration amid several questions about her qualifications for appointment and the refusal of White House staff to release records of her work in the counsel's office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189663-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts focused on the week's events surrounding the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to the U.S. Supreme Court. Events include: Political ads currently airing around the country in favor of Judge Alito's confirmation from Progress for America and the Family Research Council. From Monday, October 31, 2005: In the White House President Bush announcing the nomination of Judge Alito to the Supreme Court and Judge Alito's response. Then Judge Alito and his family went to Capitol Hill to meet with Senator Frist. Then Judge Alito and Senate Majority Leader First (R-TN), Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter (R-PA), Senate President Pro Tempore Ted Stevens (R-AK), and Senate Majority Whip Mitch McConnell (R-KY) met with reporters in the Mansfield Room of the Capitol. Also, Judge Alito and his family went with Sen. Frist to pay respects to the late Rosa Parks lying in honor in the Capitol Rotunda. Also, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY), a member of the Judiciary Committee, spoke to reporters about Judge Alito's judicial record and his nomination after visiting the Capitol Rotunda to pay respect to the late Rosa Parks. Also, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), ranking member of the Judiciary Committee spoke about the nomination on the floor of the Senate. Judge Alito began visiting senators on Capitol Hill. His visits included meeting with Judiciary Committee members Senator Orin Hatch (R-UT) on Tuesday, November 1 and Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) on Wednesday, November 2. He also met with Senator Robert Byrd (D-WI) on Thursday, November 3, 2005. On Thursday, November 3, 2005 Senators Specter and Leahy, the chair and ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, announced the hearing and floor schedule for the confirmation of Jude Another event: On Monday, October 31, 2005 the official 2005 group photograph of the members of the United States Supreme Court was taken. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189776-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189776-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held titled, "Scrutinizing Judge Alito: Does the Process Work?" Panelists discussed the confirmation debate involving U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr., its effect on the state of the confirmation process, the historical context of confirmation debates, and the relationship between Congress and the Supreme Court. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Mr. Taylor moderated the panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190757-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190757-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke to reporters and announced their opposition to the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. They discussed their attempts at meeting with the nominee, a request that was denied by the Bush Administration, and his dissents in cases involving racial discrimination. Following their remarks, they responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), the only black member of Congress with a vote during the confirmation, has not announced his decision on how he will vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190241-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts looked at the life and career of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito, Jr. On December 5, 2005 Bill Agress, a former high school classmate, was interviewed about his former debate partner at Steinert High School in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. On December 5, 2005 Carter G. Phillips was interviewed about Judge Alito. Mr. Phillips was interviewed about their work together in the Solicitor General's office. He discussed their friendship and the qualifications of Judge Alito. He was interviewed at his law office in Washington, D.C. On December 7, 2005, Michael Giordano was interviewed about coaching Little League Baseball with Judge Alito, a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies professional baseball team. Mr. Giordano's son and Philip Alito are of the same age. The interview took place at Francisco Park in West Caldwell, New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190366-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Judge Alito met privately on Capitol Hill with senators about his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Following the meetings, senators spoke to reporters about the nomination and the confirmation process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190333-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Three of Judge Alito's former clerks were interviewed about working with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. They discussed their personal and professional experiences with the nominee. The clerks said Judge Alito never spoke about politics or ideology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190524-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190524-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Several hours before his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings began, Judge Alito had breakfast with President Bush at the White House. Afterward, the president told reporters he hoped the confirmation process would be a "dignified" one, and would lead to an up-or-down vote soon. President Bush said he thought senators would find Judge Samuel Alito would bring "a lot of class" to the Supreme Court. He added that he was delighted the American Bar Association said last week that Alito was well qualified for the High Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190644-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Professor Marshall moderated a panel, titled "The Alito Nomination: What the Senate Needs to Learn," on the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Legal scholars spoke about the nomination and the confirmation hearings to take place the following week. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190570-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190570-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Michael Giordano was interviewed about U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Mr. Giordano talked about coaching Little League Baseball with Judge Alito, Judge Alito's coaching style, and their interactions. Mr. Giordano's son and Philip Alito are of the same age. Judge Alito is a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies professional baseball team. The interview took place at Francisco Park Little League Park in West Caldwell, New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190458-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190458-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito continued his Capitol Hill visits. Former Senator Dan Coats and presidential adviser Jamie Brown were with Judge Alito throughout the day. His first meeting was with Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. He was also shown meeting with Senators Isakson and Vitter. Following each of their meetings with the nominee, the senators responded to questions and comments from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189987-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189987-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts looked at the life and career of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito, Jr. On December 21, 2005 interviews were conducted in the C-SPAN studio. Three of Judge Alito's former clerks were interviewed about working with Judge Alito on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Hannah Smith was Judge Alito's law clerk in 2001-02, Gary Rubman in 2000-01, and Jeffrey Wasserstein in 1997-98. Also, Third Circuit Court of Appeals Senior Judge Edward Becker was interviewed by remote video from Philadelphia. Judge Becker, a colleague of Judge Alito, is also a close friend of Judiciary Committee Chair Senator Arlen Specter. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190525-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190525-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Charles Cooper talked about his support for the confirmation of Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Alito was Mr. Cooper's deputy in the Office of Legal Counsel in the Justice Department during the Reagan Administration. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190622-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190622-2 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT Bill Agress was interviewed about the life and career of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito, Jr. Mr. Agress, a former high school classmate, talked about his former debate partner. They attended Steinert High School in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190456-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito continued his Capitol Hill visits. During the day he met separately with Senators Snowe, Biden and Landrieu. After the meetings senators spoke briefly to reporters outside their offices about the meetings, the confirmation process, and their impressions of Judge Alito. They also spoke about recently release documents suggesting that Judge Alito opposed abortion rights. Former Sen. Dan Coats and presidential adviser Jamie Brown were with Judge Alito throughout the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189958-1 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT