The most popular programs for the Reproductive Health Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=5525 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, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 17:14:16 GMT Georgetown Law Center student Sandra Fluke testified about women's health and contraception. She had been blocked from testifying at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee the previous week on the 2010 health care law regulation requiring employers and insurers provide contraception coverage to their employees. Committee members noted that the previous hearing only had men as witnesses, leading Democratic leaders to call a separate hearing to let a woman's voice be part of the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304550-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing. Topics included Syria's potential use of chemical or biological weapons against rebel forces in the country, Mitt Romney's tax returns, the recent increase of violence in Afghanistan, the economy, and a controversial campaign commercial produced by a super political action committee in support of the Obama campaign. In reference to U.S. Senate candidate and Representative Todd Akin's (R-MO) remarks about "legitimate rape," he said the "views expressed were offensive" and that "rape is rape." President Obama replied when asked if the congressman should drop out of the race, "He was nominated by the Republicans in Missouri. I'll let them sort that out." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307682-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307682-2 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Students enrolled at Catholic universities spoke in support of the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law. It required church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops had publicly denounced the ruling as a violation of religious liberty. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304345-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304345-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ed Whelan talked about the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. The regulation raises the question as to which institutions qualify as religious and can therefore be exempted. Mr. Whelans's organization, the Ethics and Public Policy Center, which opposes the regulation, believes it violates constitutional religious freedom guarantees. As part of his argument, Mr. Whelan compared the provision to a hypothetical federal mandate that all schools participate in a national lunch program and further require that free pork be made available to all students. He also responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304238-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304238-4 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Catholic leaders spoke about an Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. They focused on the impact of the mandate on religious institutions and religious freedom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304319-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli talked about his opposition to the 2010 health care law. He also discussed contraception coverage and the 2012 elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304937-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT A panel of pro-life advocates talked about their range of positions on the politics surrounding the issue, including the new federal health care law, upcoming court cases, and some of the challenges that the anti-abortion movement faces. "Can Politics be Hospitable to Life?" was a session at the National Review Institute the "Future of Conservatism" Summit held at the Omni Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310608-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310608-2 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Public health advocate and actress Ashley Judd spoke about the topic of women's health. Among the topics she addressed were her early interest in public health issues, violence against women, global poverty, and education. School of Public Health and Health Services Dean Lynn Goldman made introductory remarks and moderated a question and answer session. Following the presentation Ms. Judd spoke informally with members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311260-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced a compromise on his administration's ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that required church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304371-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Eleanor Smeal talked about the use of women's rights such as contraception and abortion as campaign issues in the 2012 presidential race, and current state legislative efforts to restrict these rights. In her comments she said the use of women's issues in the campaign is "shocking," and that candidates who question these rights "want to prove they're moral by regulating women and, frankly, endangering their health." She refuted the argument that mandating contraceptive insurance coverage is a violation of religious freedom rights. Ms. Smeal also responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304531-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304531-4 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. He told reporters the Obama administration remains committed to Israel in their determination to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. He also confirmed that the president phoned Georgetown University student Sandra Fluke to express his support after Rush Limbaugh called her a "slut" for her testimony to Congress on contraception. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304708-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304708-101 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jim Towey talked about the lawsuit filed by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty on behalf of Ave Maria University against the Obama administration regarding its birth control coverage requirement. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included President Obama's Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships in comparison with the office during the George W. Bush administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304840-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304840-4 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Sebelius testified on the Health and Human Services Department fiscal year 2013 budget request. The budget called for $76.4 billion, which included a 26% increase for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She also announced that the administration would issue a rule "in the near future" on its compromise plan for contraceptive coverage with insurers, clergy and health leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304689-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Stephanie Schriock talked about issues important to women in the 2012 election, and the role her Emily's List group will play. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304736-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304736-4 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Merle Hoffman recounts her life and career as a women's health care activist . She recalls her founding in 1971, two years prior to the [Roe v. Wade] Supreme Court decision, of Choices, an abortion clinic in New York City. Merle Hoffman responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306893-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cecile Richards talked about health care and birth control. In her speech she said that the U.S. is one of the "most backward Western developed countries" for reproductive health care access. She also discussed the Supreme Court oral arguments on the 2010 health care law, and other recent inflammatory public controversies concerning birth control. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305165-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO) on the investigation by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations into Planned Parenthood, as well as the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304336-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304336-3 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi gave her weekly briefing. She talked about gas prices as well as Republican attempts to repeal contraception access included in the 2010 health care law, saying Congress should instead focus on jobs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304691-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Phone lines were open for comment regarding President Obama's announcement of a compromise on his administration's ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that required church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304380-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304380-2 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Up next, at the Organization of American Historians meeting in Milwaukee, New York University Professor Linda Gordon discusses birth control in America. She argues that birth control in the U.S. wasn't controversial until women became politically active in seeking the right to vote in the 19th century. She also outlines the history of the politics of birth control leading up to the 2012 election. This is about 20 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306496-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about issues important to women in the 2012 election including women's reproductive rights and a review of ballot measures affecting women. The Feminist Majority Foundation also presented awqrds to female lawmakers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305199-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the get-out-the-vote efforts and election issues close to women in 2012. Among the topics they addressed were the issue of reproductive rights in the presidential campaign, and other social issues. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305199-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305199-2 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Steve Scalise on the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304336-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304336-4 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republicans spoke to reporters about their legislative agenda. Much of the briefing was focused on the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304326-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on "Judge Overturns Age Limit to Buy 'Plan B' Contraceptive." The previous day Senior Judge Edward Korman in the U.S. Eastern District of New York issued an opinion that rebuked actions by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in restricting the sales of this "morning after" pill. Christie Smythe, a reporter covering Brooklyn and Manhattan courts for Bloomberg News, talked by telephone about the history of the drug Plan B One-Step and the judge's ruling. A video clip was played of White House Press Secretary Jay Carney the previous day expressing the president's support of the administration decisions. The program closed with a preview clip from Book TV of the Local Content Vehicle coverage from Mesa, Arizona, siring during the weekend. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-2 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Banchoff talked about his book, [Embryo Politics: Ethics and Policy in Atlantic Democracies]. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at Georgetown University in the Riggs Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304354-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304354-8 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senators debated an amendment that would allow employers and institutions to forgo providing free reproductive health services if they found the procedures or treatments to be morally objectionable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304663-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304663-7 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Democratic consultant Celinda Lake talked about women voters and the 2012 election. She also answered questions from viewers. Topics included the recent House Oversight and Government Affairs Committee hearing on the Obama administration compromise on a provision of the 2010 health care law that required church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans, and the 2012 Republican presidential candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304594-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304594-4 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters after voting 51-48 in favor of tabling the Blunt contraceptive amendment to the transportation bill that would allow health insurers to deny contraception coverage requirements for religious or moral reasons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304694-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304694-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Nancy Cohen talked about her book, [Delirium: How the Sexual Counterrevolution Is Polarizing America], and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She was interviewed while at the 2012 [Los Angeles Times] Festival of Books being held on the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California. The program closed with scenes of the festival and schedule information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305487-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305487-5 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about ballot measures across the country that affect women. Among the topics addressed were reproductive rights, sexual orientation issues, and labor issues specific to women. They responded to questions from the audience. The program contains language that some may find objectionable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305199-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305199-3 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Irish Parliament held a three-day public hearing to examine their current abortion law. Committee members heard testimony from medical and legal experts, religious leaders and advocacy groups on recommendations for more clarity in Ireland's abortion laws. In this panel, maternity doctors and health professionals testified on abortion law in Ireland. Doctors told committee members that "there is a degree of legal uncertainty" and recommended new laws that were "workable and practical" and protected the rights of doctors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310482-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen announced the reintroduction of the DISCLOSE Act, which outlaws unlimited and secret contributions to political campaigns. Representative Van Hollen, who sponsored the legislation, said that "the American people deserve a political system that is fair, transparent and accountable" and that the purpose of the bill is to get rid of secret money in politics. Leader Pelosi also spoke in support of the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. Representatives Steve Israel of New York and Keith Ellison of Minnesota also made remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304347-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Irish Dial (Parliament) debated the country's abortion laws. This portion of the debate took place on November 20, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309722-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner gave his weekly legislative briefing to the press. He talked about his previous day meeting with President Obama, gas prices, and Republican congressional efforts to allow employers' health insurance plans to deny birth control coverage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304692-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the White House offer for religious groups to opt-out of contraceptive coverage. Workers would then receive a separate private insurance policy providing birth control coverage at no cost. Sarah Kliff also spoke by phone about the offer. A promotion for C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicle program on Santa Fe, New Mexico was shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310768-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310768-2 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues. He called two new bills in the Senate on contraception "dangerous and wrong." The bills offered by Republican Senators Marco Rubio of Florida and Roy Blunt of Missouri would give employers greater control over birth control coverage in health care plans. Mr. Carney also responded to bombing attempts against Israeli targets in India and Georgia. This is a portion of the complete briefing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304391-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304391-3 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Senate majority and minority leaders spoke about the Blunt amendment to the transportation bill. It would allow health insurers to deny contraception coverage requirements for religious or moral reasons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304679-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304679-4 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT House members spoke on the chamber floor on the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling on the [Roe v. Wade] abortion case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310491-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310491-4 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Terry O'Neill talked about strategies for opposition to state and federal legislative efforts to restrict women's reproductive health rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306869-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306869-4 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Irish Dial (Parliament) debated the country's abortion laws. This portion of the debate took place on November 21, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309722-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309722-2 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on President Obama's revised ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that required church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50832-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50942-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50942-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Harry Reid (D-NV) spoke about a proposed amendment to a transportation bill that would allow institutions to deny health insurance coverage for procedures the institution deemed morally objectionable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304620-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304620-5 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT