The most popular programs for the 1993-94 Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=5436 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 07:52:05 GMT Mr. Broder talked about the book he wrote with Haynes Johnson, [The System: The American Way of Politics at the Breaking Point], published by Little, Brown and Company. The book examines in detail how "the system" of congressional partisanship prevented a reform of the U.S. health care system by the Clinton administration in 1993-94. Both co-authors are Pulitzer Prize winners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71389-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Clinton answered media questions today on the Whitewater investigation and several other issues. Specific topics included the circumstances surrounding and profits gained from Mrs. Clinton's commodity trades, Mrs. Clinton's view of Whitewater's impact on the state of Arkansas, Mrs. Clinton's initial opposition to appointing a special prosecutor on Whitewater and her initial reluctance to release tax documents, the circumstances surrounding Vincent Foster's death, the call for employer mandates and mandatory health alliances in the health care reform plan, Mrs. Clinton's view on how history will judge former President Richard Nixon, and Mrs. Clinton's activities while employed at the Rose Law Firm. This press conference was popularly known as the "pink press conference" because of the outfit that Hillary wore. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56307-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The evolution of the "Harry and Louise" ads was shown. Two ads, paid for by the Coalition for Health Care Choices, opposed President Clinton's health care plan. Two other ads, paid for by the Democratic Party, urged citizens to contact members of Congress to support the president's plan. All the ads featured the characters "Harry" and "Louise." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58575-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Ford met with reporters to promote the need for mental health and substance abuse benefits in the health care reform package that is now being debated on capitol hill. The Bazelon Center for Mental Health is a non-profit organization that works on behalf of individuals with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55090-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton testified to the committee concerning the president's health care reform proposal. Ms. Clinton led the president's health care reform task force which designed the current proposal. Following her opening remarks, she took questions from the committee members concerning the details of the president's proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50897-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton discussed several current issues including crime legislation, health care reform, Whitewater, and her life at the White House. The interview came the morning after the House voted down the rule for the crime legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59469-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Gore described the vice presidential residence, Admiralty House, located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory. She described her life there with her family. She also discussed her support of health care reform, her photography avocation, and other topics. During the live interview, Vice President Gore passed through on his way to work. He answered two questions on current issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55136-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The First Lady and Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell spoke in a news conference following their meeting with senators on health care reform proposals. Ms. Clinton was named by her husband to head a task force on health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37716-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The topic of this meeting of the class on the Clinton presidency was the politics of health care reform. Dr. Elders served as Surgeon General in 1993 and 1994. She argued the case for universal health coverage and was a spokesperson for President Clinton's health care reform effort. Mr. Jennings served under Former President Clinton as senior health policy advisor and deputy assistant for domestic policy. While serving in the administration, his primary role was to develop and incorporate the president's health care initiatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176330-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton and citizens from Cranston, Rhode Island; New Haven, Connecticut; and Springfield, Massachusetts participated in a televised town hall meeting on health care reform. The broadcast originated from WJAR-TV studios in Cranston. The President focused on the principles of his health reform plan: guaranteeing private insurance for all Americans; ensuring choice of physicians and health care plans; preserving coverage for Medicare, long-term care, and prescription drugs; and guaranteeing health benefits at the workplace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56677-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56677-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke to the International Women's Media Foundation concerning the importance of health care reform for the health of women and children in the U.S. She stated that "women have a greater stake in the health care reform debate than men." She also answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57225-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The first lady toured Drew University of Medicine and spoke to a group of medical personnel about the president's health care plan. Her tour was led by the president of Drew University Medical Center, a member of the Task Force on Health Care Reform of which Ms. Clinton is the chair. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/46492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/46492-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The first lady spoke to union members attending a legislative conference on the progress of the President's Task Force on Health Care, which she heads. She detailed the problems facing the country concerning the rising costs of health care, and called for members of the audience to discuss the health care crisis with others to ensure support for comprehensive health care reform. She also noted how close the workers and others in the American middle-class stand to losing their health care insurance coverage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41087-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The National Employee Benefits Institute held a forum to discuss the pros and cons of managed health care as they seek to improve the quality of health care provided to employees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39596-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton responded to questions from citizens in a televised town meeting during a trip to the West Coast to promote his administration's job creation and economic stimulus programs. He sat on a stool in the television studio and responded to questions on current political issues, including the administration's tax legislation and the health care reform program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40702-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Clinton, head of the president's task force on health care reform, participated in a forum on proposals to increase access to health care for all Americans during a symposium organized by Senator Wofford. Mrs. Clinton and Mrs. Gore had embarked earlier in the day on a tour of the U.S. to investigate the state of the U.S. health care system and explore initiatives to improve health care for all Americans. Doctors, nurses and health care administrators participated in the forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37910-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37910-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Addressing the media from the Oval Office, President Clinton announced his intention to nominate Deval Patrick to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. The President characterized Mr. Patrick as "uniquely qualified" to lead the division and said that "He's been chosen because he has distinguished himself as a lawyer whose wise counsel, keen negotiating skills, and mastery at litigation are held in the highest esteem." Media questions focused on these topics: Deval Patrick's belief that the death penalty is racially discriminatory against blacks; the New Republic's article on the Clinton health plan; U.S. efforts to promote a peace settlement in Northern Ireland; and health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54197-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed health care issues facing minorities throughout the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50473-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The hosts discussed a number of issues in the news including the race for the open Senate seat in Maine. Representatives Snowe and Andrews both spoke to listeners during the four hour show. Senator Mitchell spoke via phone concerning the retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55868-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the idea of community rating--a method of determining how much people have to pay to obtain health care coverage based on aspects of the community in which they live. They also examined the more general issue of whether individuals should have to pay the same amouunt for coverage or whether their health and age should factor into the amount they pay. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58654-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT During a California town meeting, President Clinton spoke, via satellite link, to Californians about his health care reform plan, job growth, and the U.N. operation in Somalia. He took questions from citizens at several sites throughout the state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51088-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The White House program is INCOMPLETE. The first portion is on this program from 4:43 to 5:00 p.m. ET, at which time it is interrupted for five minutes by the U.S. House of Representatives. See program 58398-2 for the resumption of the program at 5:05 p.m. ET. President Clinton welcomed representatives from the small business community to the White House South Lawn for a discussion on health care reform. Specific topics included universal coverage, cost control, and Senator Dole's alternative health care plan. Following introductions by Mr. Bowles, the first lady, and a small business owner, the president spoke about health care reform and the effect the Dole alternative plan will have on small businesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58398-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50444-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT In an evening news conference in the White House East Room, President Clinton reviewed a wide range of issues including the aircraft accident at Hope Air Force Base; the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio in Mexico, presidential candidate of the Institutional Revolutionary Party; the U.S. economic recovery; the Crime Bill; reform of the health care, welfare, and unemployment systems; and the Whitewater investigation. On Whitewater, the President indicated he has cooperated fully with the independent special counsel. "We have supplied over 14,000 documents, my tax returns dating back to 1978, and made available every administration witness he has sought," the President said. The President added that tomorrow he will make available his tax returns dating back to 1977, when he first held public office. Media questions centered on the Whitewater investigation. The press conference was held at 7:30 PM EST. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55476-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55476-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The president was introduced by a union official via satellite. He addressed the union members concerning his health care reform plan and the benefits it would provide for working families throughout the countries. He urged them to "tell your legislators" how they feel and suggested that without universal coverage, "the common man will be left out." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54416-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony from three panels of doctors, pharmaceutical corporation administrators and public health experts on the prices of prescription drugs. The subcommittee specifically sought to hear testimony on proposals to control the costs of prescription drugs, particularly those developed with federal grants to the pharmaceutical companies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37406-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37406-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed the latest news including the investigation into the Whitewater incident, the situation in Haiti, and congressional debate on the president's health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59303-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59303-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed events in the news, including health care reform and the change of leadership in North Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58571-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony from representatives of pharmaceutical companies and consumer groups on the relative prices of medications in the U.S. and other countries. Specifically, the committee sought to determine why many pharmaceuticals cost more in the U.S. than identical pharmaceuticals cost in other countries, and heard testimony on proposals to reduce the U.S. cost of medicine. The subcommittee heard from panels from the General Accounting Office, a panel of consumers and consumer groups, and a panel of officials from the pharmaceutical industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38164-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38164-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus heard testimony from witnesses on health reform proposals in a forum entitled, "Beyond the Problems: Identifying Solutions to Hispanic Health Care Needs for Health Care Reform." Representatives from Hispanic interest groups and medical personnel discussed their requirements for an adequate health care reform package, including initiatives to provide health care for the poor and health insurance for all Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39913-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39913-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The correspondents spoke about several issues including the president's defeat on the crime bill and the appointment of a new Whitewater prosecutor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59478-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton addressed the annual meeting of the AFL-CIO. He spoke on his efforts for health care reform and the recent events in Somali a and Russia. He stated that America still supports Boris Yeltsin as the democratically-elected leader of Russia. He went on to advocate a health care system that provides basic health care for every American citizen. He also discussed the history of the labor movement and what government ought to do to retrain workers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51143-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee commented on a meeting they had with President Clinton this morning at the White House. Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy chairs the committee and led the delegation of senators to the White House. The focus of the meeting was on the health care bill that has been voted out of the Senate Labor Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58397-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Doctors, nurses and health care administrators participated in a forum organized by Sen. Wofford on proposals to increase access to health care for Americans. Issues raised in the discussion included proposals to install a managed health care system in America and the problems with the current U.S. health insurance system. The forum was conducted around tables in the shape of a square similar to the format of National Governors Association meetings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37908-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37908-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stringer discussed the recent elections in South Africa andthe majority victory on the part of the African National Committee candidate Nelson Mandela. These were the first free elections in South Africa's history. Following the short speech by Mr. Stringer, Ms. Baggett discussedthe president's health care reform plan and the need for grass roots support. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56688-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Guests discussed the major news stories of the week, including health care reform and the situation in North Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58194-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58194-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Journalists discussed yesterday's passage of the Crime Bill, the progress of health care reform legislation, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59872-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59872-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Interviews, video clips and vignettes illustrated the political issues and events of the previous week. Mr. Roberts and Representative Morella talked about the events in the news, including the crime legislation in the House, the 1994 and 1996 elections, and U.S policy concerning Cuban refugees. Mr. Waller by telephone discussed the security of nuclear weapon material in the former Soviet region. Ms. Rovner talked about the status of congressional health care reform legislation. Mrs. Gore talked about her recent trip to Rwanda and the status of the Clinton administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59725-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59725-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Representative Cooper spoke about the president's health care reform plan and its prospects in Congress. Following his opening address, he took questions from the audience. Senator Lieberman introduced a forum panel who discussed the president's economic plan and its future implications. Following a lengthy discussion, participants took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52705-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed the top stories in the news, including the Clinton administration's Fiscal Year 1995 Federal Budget proposal, which was announced earlier this year. They also discussed the administration's health care proposal and the Congressional Budget Office's assessment of the proposal. Other topics included the NATO declaration to use air strikes against Bosnian Serb positions surrounding the city of Sarajevo unless the Bosnian Serbs withdraw all heavy weapons from a 20 kilometer radius of the city. Mr. Gibbons joined the discussion via remote from his home in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54543-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The congressmen discussed a "Lincoln-Douglas" style debate forum they are attempting to establish on the floor of the House using special orders. Reps. Boehner and Sanders debate health care reform using this forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52137-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52137-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Rowland discussed the appointment of Hillary Rodham Clinton as chair of the national health care reform task force. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37975-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT The president discussed a variety of issues which affect the African-American community in the U.S. He also mentioned the accomplishments of many African-Americans, for instance, those who hold high administrative posts in the federal government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50544-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Forbes in the studio and Ms. Tucker by satellite talked about events in the news, including the passage of the crime bill by the House and health care reform in the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59752-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59752-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Interviews, video clips and vignettes illustrated the political issues and events of the previous week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55383-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55383-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole spoke to an audience of persons from the health care profession on the Republican approach to health care reform. He discussed proposals to hold down health care costs for the nation's businesses and citizens, and options for obtaining the funding to pay for the reforms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39018-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton joined others in a roundtable discussion on health care reform and the direction it should take. Health care reform was one of the entitlement programs discussed during the institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52958-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT This morning talk show covered a variety of topics including the latest developments in the O.J. Simpson case, health care reform and the mayoral race in the District of Columbia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58487-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Bailey and Dr. Goodman participated in a debate on whether to create a managed health care system in the United States. Issues raised in the debate included the health care system in other countries, availability of health care to the poor, and the effect of managed health care on health care costs. The speakers responded to questions from members of the audience following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37884-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of health care organizations spoke in a panel discussion in a symposium on the American health care system. The panel spoke on the extent to which the American health care system covers all segments of the population, and reform proposals to lower the eligibility barriers for comprehensive health care. The speakers responded to comments from the audience following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38178-1 Mon, 22 Apr 1996 00:00:00 GMT