The most popular programs for the 113th Congress Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=5545 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, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 23:49:26 GMT Adam Green talked about the work of his Progressive Change Campaign Committee, and the organization's agenda for the 113th Congress.*He also outlined what progressives would like to see from President Obama in his second term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.*Topics included tax rates, Social Security and Medicare, jobs in the oil and gas industry, AIG's potential lawsuit against the U.S. government, and President Obama's negotiation skills. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-4 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected and re-elected senators. The event happens at the start of each Congress in the Old Senate Chamber. The official swearing-in ceremony took place earlier in the Senate chambers on the opening day of the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310193-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310193-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative-Elect Tom Cotton (R-AR) talked about the major debates for the 113th Congress as well as his legislative priorities during his first term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included his military service, Social Security and Medicare, and the debt ceiling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-4 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic women took a picture on the House steps on the east front of the Capitol. The 113th Congress marked the most women serving in the House in U.S. history. The 113th Democratic Caucus was the first that was not majority white men, with 61 members, the most-ever, being women. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310191-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) talked about gun violence and the Violence Against Women Act as the committee's top priorities in the 113th Congress. Other topics included immigration reform, a variety of civil liberties and privacy issues, the Freedom of Information Act and the public's right to know, and judicial nominations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310414-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310414-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about upcoming leadership elections and likely committee assignments in both the House and Senate for the 113th Congress. Topics included House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's future, possible replacements for retiring Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, and Senate Minority Leader McConnell's relationship with Senator Rand Paul. "Guide to the New Congress" was a panel of CQ Roll Call's ""Election Impact Conference," held in the Ronald Reagan Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309338-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309338-3 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minority Leader Pelosi spoke to reporters about the House Democratic agenda for the new 113th Congress. She talked about gun control, Hurricane Sandy disaster relief legislation, the debt ceiling, the latest unemployment and jobs statistics, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310213-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took place earlier on the House floor. There were 35 new Republican members and 49 new Democratic members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Angus King (I-ME) talked about his priorities for the upcoming Senate session including fiscal issues, bipartisanship, Vice President Joe Biden, the Senate filibuster, gun control, and campaign finance reform. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He said he had already met individually with 30 senators as part of his effort for increased bipartisanship, and that he hoped to meet with all senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310210-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310210-5 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about issues facing the lame-duck session of the 112th Congress, as well as what the first 100 days of the 113th could include. They focused on the "fiscal cliff," the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 triggered by the debt ceiling agreement if Congress can not reach a new budget agreement. Other topics included the Senate farm bill and cybersecurity legislation. "Focus on the Lame Duck and New Congress" was a panel of CQ Roll Call's ""Election Impact Conference," held in the Ronald Reagan Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309338-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309338-2 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT [The Hill]'s Bob Cusack talked about the major debates for the 113th Congress as well as potential legislative priorities, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Hurricane Sandy disaster relief legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-7 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republicans spoke to reporters following elections of leadership for the 113th Congress. Leaders-elect Whip John Cornyn, Conference Chairman John Thune, Policy Committee leader John Barrasso, and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Jerry Moran spoke. Senate Minority Leaser McConnell responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309446-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309446-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took place earlier on the House floor. There were 35 new Republican members and 49 new Democratic members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-2 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Xavier Becerra (D-CA) talked about his priorities as the new chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and the role of Democratic leadership in issues facing the 113th Congress such as immigration, gun control, and the ongoing budget, tax, and debt ceiling debates. After the interview, the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310308-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) talked about upcoming hearings on gun control and other issues on the committee's agenda. Topics included immigration reform, potential confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court if a vacancy arises, cybersecurity, drone use for spying, prison sentencing, the Violence Against Women Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310485-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Steven Horsford (D-NV), a freshman member of the House, talked about agenda for the 113th Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included his district, spending, immigration, and gun control. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310557-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310557-5 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Cusack previewed some of the major debates for the 113th Congress as well as potential legislative priorities, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the demographics of the Congress, leadership positions, sequestration, and the debt ceiling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-2 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Republican Study Committee members Representatives Jim Jordan (OH) and Steve Scalise (LA) talked about the committee's agenda for the 113th Congress and the future of the conservative movement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309886-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative-Elect Pete Gallego (D-TX) talked about the major debates for the 113th Congress as well as his legislative priorities during his first term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. He also discussed his experience in the Texas Legislature, immigration reform, and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-3 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican strategist John Freehery and Democratic strategist Jim Manley talked about the political environment in 2013, the incoming 113th Congress' legislative agenda, and how President Obama might govern in 2013. Topics included Democratic and Republican perspectives on "fiscal cliff" legislation, party division in Congress, and challenges facing House Speaker John Boehner. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310231-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310231-3 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Scott Rigell (R-VA) talked about the agenda for the 113th Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. He said he originally ran for the House with the opinion that federal budget deficits were caused by too much federal spending. Based on his first-term experience in Congress, however, he concluded that budget deficits were a combination of too much spending and insufficient revenue. He said he supports President Obama as the commander in chief, but he was disappointed that he did not seek budget cuts in addition to tax increases in the legislation passed to avert the "fiscal cliff." He also discussed raising the debt ceiling. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310389-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310389-3 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative and Senator-Elect Jeff Flake (R-AZ) talked about the major debates for the 113th Congress as well as his legislative priorities during his first term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-5 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Winston and Steven McMahon talked about the political landscape during the opening months of the 113th Congress, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included upcoming sequestration budget cuts and other fiscal and tax issues. They also discussed President Obama's State of the Union address, immigration and gun control, the challenges facing both parties, and public opinion on politics and key issues. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311045-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311045-3 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Democrats spoke to reporters following leadership elections for the 113th Congress which produced no changes. Majority Leader Reid said he would push for changes to conference and filibuster procedures to make the Senate more effective. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309447-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309447-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A group of conservative Republican members of Congress responded to questions from reporters about the lame-duck session of Congress, the 113th Congress, and the "fiscal cliff." Topics included immigration reform and the farm bill. This was the monthly press conference, in the Rayburn House Office Building, held by Conversations with Conservatives. Lachlan Markay moderated. "Fiscal cliff" referred to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309448-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309448-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Schuman talked about how much current members of Congress are paid, recent efforts to increase salaries, and the perks of congressional service. Topics included average Congressional salaries, salaries of ranking members of Congress, and how those salaries have changed over time. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo also read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310231-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310231-5 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives.*The event happens at the start of each Congress.*The official swearing-in ceremony took place earlier on the House floor.*There were 35 new Republican members and 49 new Democratic members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310192-3 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative-Elect Mark Pocan (D-WI) talked about the major debates for the 113th Congress as well as his legislative priorities during his first term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed his background and bipartisanship. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-6 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden presided and swore in new and re-elected senators at the opening of the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310187-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310187-4 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative-Elect Gloria Negrete McLeod (D-CA) talked about the major debates for the 113th Congress as well as her legislative priorities during her first term, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included her experience and background, her campaign, gun control, and California's open primary system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-8 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) spoke about gains for women in the 2012 elections. They noted that for the first time ever, there would be no all-male state legislatures, there would be 81 women in the House and 20 in the Senate, and that for the first time the majority in the Democratic Caucus would not be white males. Then panelists discussed the impact of women in the 2012 elections. A national public opinion research report by EMILY s List was released that provides an in-depth look at the issues that motivated women most at the polls. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Dee Dee Myers moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309449-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309449-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Sander Levin (D-MI) talked about legislative priorities for the 113th Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed Republican threats against raising the debt ceiling without budget cuts, the chances for tax reform in 2013, and Social Security and Medicare. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310409-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310409-3 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner and the new leadership held a press conference to announce the results of their leadership elections for the 113th Congress, along with discussing their agenda. Speaker Boehner said he is looking forward to going to the White House the next day and beginning a conversation with President Obama on reducing the deficit. However, he stressed that raising income tax rates would hurt job creation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309445-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Will the 113th Congress be any different from the 112?" Seung Min Kim also spoke by phone about the the House of Representatives leadership elections, and gave an overview of the first day of the 113th Congress. At the end of the program, an interview with Providence, Rhode Island, Mayor Angel Taveras was shown. He talked about this history of the city. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310210-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310210-2 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and the head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Representative Steve Israel, spoke to reporters about newly-elected Democratic members of the House. In the 113th Congress the Democratic Caucus comprised a majority of women and minorities, the first time that white males were not the majority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309413-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309413-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephanie Schriock talked about how the number of women in the 113th Congress will affect both issues and the political environment. Topics included the role of EMILY's List in the 2012 elections, upcoming debates on abortion, women in the Cabinet and White House, and the possibility of a woman running for president in 2016. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310326-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310326-5 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) talked about the Republican Senate agenda for the 113th Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Social Security and Medicare, tax reform, the new makeup of the Senate, and the future of the filibuster. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310210-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310210-4 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Leader Pelosi (D-CA) and Speaker Boehner (R-OH) made remarks at the opening of the 113th Congress after they were re-elected as minority leader and speaker. Speaker Boehner was sworn in, and then he swore in the other members of the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310183-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310183-9 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Martin previewed the agenda for the 113th Congress and President Obama's second term. He discussed the factors and events that determined the outcome of the 2012 elections, and the political environment in both the legislative and executive branches. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310808-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310808-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the first Senate session since the inauguration Democratic and Republican leaders outlined their priorities for the 113th Congress. Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke about the inauguration and introduced the first ten bills of the session. Senator Reid said the Senate would be dealing with immigration, transportation spending, education, gun control, tax loopholes, postal service changes, Hurricane Sandy aid and renewing both the Violence Against Women Act and Farm Bill. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated President Obama on his inauguration and said the Senate should begin the session by dealing with federal spending and reducing the debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310320-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310320-4 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Newly-elected members of the 113th Congress gathered on the House steps on the east front of the Capitol for a photo opportunity on the opening day of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310191-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310191-101 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Manu Raju was interviewed via Skype about possible Senate filibuster rule changes on the opening day of the 113th Congress He said that Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) would keep the first legislative day going through the month of January in order to preserve the right to change the filibuster rule. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310199-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310199-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members debated the rules and procedures under which the House of Representatives would operate during the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310183-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310183-8 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the opening day of the 113th Congress, members were seen leaving a bipartisan prayer service at St. Peter's on Capitol Hill Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310185-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310185-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Ferrechio was interviewed by video link about the opening of the 113th Congress. She talked about the election of the speaker of the House of Representatives and the House vote on a new rules package. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-1 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Ferrechio was interviewed about the opening of the 113th Congress as live scenes from the floor of the House of Representatives were shown before the session began. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-101 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the occasion of the opening of the 113th Congress telephone lines were open for viewers to comment on their goals for the members. Live scenes were shown of the ceremonial swearing-in of House members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-103 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Ferrechio was interviewed about the opening of the 113th Congress as live scenes from the floor of the House of Representatives were shown during the first roll call. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81864-102 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT