The most popular programs for the Department of Defense Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=912 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, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:28:25 GMT Constitutional law and national security scholars testified on the constitutionality of prosecuting Wikileaks founder Julian Assange under the 1917 Espionage Act. Among the topics addressed were the nature of journalism, the extent of constitutional protections of the press in protecting the divulgence of classified information, and the amount of information that is categorized as classified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297115-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for several military commanders. The commander chosen to replace General David Petraeus in Afghanistan was Lieutenant General John Allen. Vice Admiral William McRaven, the commander of the Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden, was nominated to lead the Special Operations Command, and General James Thurman was picked to lead U.S. forces in Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300255-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns and then spoke during a Memorial Day observance program at Arlington National Cemetery. In his remarks he praised the sacrifice of military personnel who had given their lives in several wars and recognized the sacrifice of the families gathered to remember more recent victims of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286572-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286572-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee approved the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense by a 14-11 margin. All 14 Democrats supported the nomination, and 11 Republicans opposed. Senator David Vitter (R-LA) was not in the room at the time of the vote. Several Republican members voiced concerns over the nominee. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) accused former Senator Hagel of taking money for foreign entities and implied he lied about speeches he had given in the past. Chair Carl Levin (D-MI) reminded members of the committee's bipartisan history, saying, "We have survived party lines vote before. We will survive this one." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310957-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues, focusing primarily on the decision to not release photographs of prisoner treatment under the Bush administration. The decision was a reversal of a prior effort to release information on detainee treatment. Mr. Gibbs indicated that the reversal was made out of concern for the safety of U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The briefing was interrupted at one point by ringing cell phones, one of which Mr. Gibbs confiscated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286314-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286314-4 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about a White House report on security lapses following the Christmas Day attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253. He outlined several of the lapses and presented an overview of directives he had issued to correct problems found. He stated that "the U.S. government did not connect the dots" to uncover the attempted airline bombing plot and that his administration would be vigilant in the prosecution of the "war on al-Qaida." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291121-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mickey McCarter talked about Homeland Security Department budget, departmental priorities, and how its funds are spent. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292319-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292319-8 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen briefed reporters. Secretary Gates, who was participating in his last press conference before his retirement at the end of the month, began by recommending Admiral Jonathan Greenert as next chief of naval operations. In his comments he praised the press corps and talked about his relationship with the media. Other topics included U.S.-Pakistan relations, the Afghanistan war and troop withdrawal time table, the unrest in Yemen and Syria, and NATO operations in Libya. He and Admiral Mullen reacted to the appointment of the new al-Qaida leader as well as the Defense Department budget and spending cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300068-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and john McCain (R-AZ) spoke on the Senate floor about S. 1867, a bill dealing with Defense programs and policy, including terror detainee policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302902-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302902-4 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the late Peter W. Rodman (1943-2008) and his posthumous book, [Presidential Command: Power, Leadership, and the Making of Foreign Policy from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush] (Knopf; fifth edition January 6, 2009). Peter Rodman, former senior fellow in foreign policy at the Brookings Institution, served on the National Security Councils of Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. In his book Mr. Rodman looked at the relationship between U.S. presidents and the diplomatic, military, and intelligence bureaucracies that they have to deal with and how that affects the success of their foreign policies. Among the topics the panelists addressed were presidential leadership styles, the role of the Cabinet and advisers, and reaction to events that have shaped U.S. foreign policy. They also commented on the prospects for the Obama administration. Carlos Pascual made introductory remarks and moderated the discussion. After the program, the featured speakers took audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286614-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Intelligence leaders testified at an annual hearing about security threats facing the U.S. at home and abroad. Among the issues they discussed were al-Qaida, Iran, Pakistan, and cyber threats. National Intelligence Director James Clapper told the committee that al-Qaida had been weakened but remained a threat,and warned that the U.S. still faced significant threats from terrorist organizations, foreign entities, and computer hackers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304048-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Vice President Dick Cheney addressed the 20th anniversary Keeper of the Flame dinner. He talked about national security policy and U.S. engagement in Afghanistan. He criticized the Obama administration for "waffling" on Afghan strategy, saying the "White House must stop dithering while America's armed forces are in danger." He also defended the Bush administration against charges that it allowed some suspected terrorists to be tortured. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289582-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289582-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the Bush Administration's detention and interrogation program for prisoners and enemy combatants. This was the first hearing on the topic since the release of the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel's (OLC) memos on the subject which authorized techniques many analysts considered torture. This opening portion of the hearing contained members' opening statements and the remarks by Professor Luban prior to a break to permit rearrangement of the hearing room in preparation for Mr. Sufan's appearance behind a screen to protect his identity from cameras. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286307-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on changes in airline security operations and policy in the ten years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Among the issues they addressed were the pilot program to expedite screening for frequent travelers and the safety of x-ray machines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302452-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jessica Herrera-Flanigan talked about cyber security bills the House was to vote on later in the week, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. One of the pieces of legislation was the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, HR 3523, which would provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, Other topics included the definition of "cyber security," and the history of cyber security legislation. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305593-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305593-3 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions in his first formal news conference since his re-election. Among the topics addressed were the resignation of General David Petraeus as CIA director, demographics of the American electorate, the state of the economy, budget negotiations and efforts to avoid the economic "fiscal cliff" in January 2013, potential cabinet appointments, and his agenda for a second term. He also strongly defended United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice against criticisms of her response to terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya and said he would not hesitate to nominate her as secretary of state if she was the most qualified candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309441-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen testified on the potential repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy barring openly gay and lesbian service members. In their testimony they outlined plans to conduct a year-long review which would recommend policy changes on which Congress could act. In the interim, Secretary Gates said the military would enforce the existing policy "in a more humane and fair manner." "This is a test" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291857-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291857-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on lessons learned by the Department of Defense over the preceding decade, and gave a comprehensive assessment of how those lessons might be applied in the future in light of anticipated reductions in defense spending. This was General Dempsey's first appearance as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302046-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about national security following the recent killing of Osama bin Laden, and ten years after the September 11, 2001, attacks. She also answered questions from a moderator and the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299915-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The annual Veterans Day observance was held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296532-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Policy and technology experts testified on the use of unmanned aerial systems, commonly known as drones, for domestic law enforcement and surveillance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312813-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312813-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nominations of Admiral James G. Stavridis to be commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Europe; Lieutenant General Douglas M. Fraser to be commander, U.S. Southern Command; and Lieutenant General Stanley A. McChrystal to be commander, International Security Assistance Force and commander, U.S. Forces, Afghanistan. Witnesses spoke about U.S. military operations and strategy. In his testimony, General McChrystal predicted that U.S. and allied casualties will increase as more American troops take on the insurgents in southern Afghanistan and that it would be important to make measurable progress within 18 to 24 months. He also addressed questions about detainee interrogation methods used under his command and the investigation into the death of Pat Tillman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286758-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286758-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave her weekly legislative briefing to the press. In her remarks she denied that she was told waterboarding was used on detainees and insisted that the Bush administration had deliberately misled lawmakers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286338-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee discussed the level of defense spending that they favored under the debt ceiling legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300814-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including cuts to government agencies, potential prosecution or Bush administration officials for authorizing torture, and President Obama's handshake with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Summit of the Americas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285394-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285394-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Army officer Paula Broadwell talked about David Petraeus' military career and his impact on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. General Petraeus gave her access to himself and his team for the book. She was joined by her co-author Vernon Loeb in responding to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304301-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tony Horton, fitness expert, celebrity trainer, and creator of the P90X Home Fitness System, talked about the nation's obesity epidemic and its impact on declining fitness levels among U.S. military recruits. After his remarks he led a fitness demonstration in which members of the audience, clothed in exercise gear, joined him in an exercise routine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294591-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294591-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Immigration enforcement officials testified on border security and immigration issues. They said a comprehensive immigration bill would make it easier to police U.S. borders. Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-DE) said improved border security makes the 2013 debate over immigration policy different from 2006, when Congress failed to pass a bill in part over concerns about illegal border crossings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312002-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Services Committee Chair Buck McKeon (R-CA) talked about Defense Department cuts as part of the effort to address the U.S. debt. He had been trying to keep the cuts from going deeper than the $350 billion that the Obama administration and Congress agreed to during the preceding summer. He discussed other military issues as well. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301937-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta was awarded the Medal of Honor for putting himself in the line of fire to save two comrades. He is the first living veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to receive the United States' highest military decoration, and the first since the Vietnam War. President Obama in his remarks spoke about the ongoing mission in Afghanistan, saying the medal is a testament not only to Sergeant Giunta's bravery but also "all the men and women who served by his side." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296590-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Steven Pressfield and Sean Naylor talked about the history of war in Afghanistan and the conflict there since the U.S. invasion in 2002. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Steven Pressfield is the author of [The Afghan Campaign: A Novel], published by Doubleday. The book tells the story of Alexander the Great's war in Afghanistan 2,000 years ago, which he described as very similar to the U.S. war being fought there today. Sean Naylor is the author of [Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda], published by Berkley. He was an imbedded journalist with the 101st Airborne Division during this battle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195354-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195354-2 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) and others talked about the threat of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) to the U.S. infrastructure. An EMP, produced by detonating human-made devices or by powerful solar storms, can disrupt and destroy electrical systems, including the U.S. power grid. Panelists warned of an aftermath similar to "Hurricane Katrina" of an EMP event, predicting that as many as two-thirds of Americans could die from starvation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301046-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to troops at Fort Bliss, Texas. He announced a new executive order on mental health services for veterans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307895-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307895-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT James Clapper talked about intelligence, information sharing and national security. Among the issues he addressed were operational changes in the intelligence community over the past decade, the WikiLeaks scandal, information security, and intellectual property theft. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303920-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303920-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered a nationally televised address from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He outlined the situation in the region and laid out his strategy and goals for international efforts in the war in Afghanistan, saying "the [status quo] is not sustainable." To address the challenges ahead, he announced an order to deploy 30,000 more troops, detailed the Kabul government's changing role in the war, and called on the international community and American people to support the efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290349-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Iowa House Republican Steve King spoke to reporters about a bill he introduced that would require the federal government to continue paying military salaries and payments on the national debt if Congress does not raise the national debt limit. He, along with Representatives Michele Bachmann and Louie Gohmert, said that the Social Security trust funds have enough money to continue these payments, and there is no reason for the U.S. to default on the payments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300497-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senator Mark Begich talked about defense and national security issues, including the situation in Iran, recent threats from North Korea about further missile testing, markup of the FY 2010 Defense Authorization Act, and the future of certain weapons systems. He responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. Libby Casey was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287242-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287242-6 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen spoke to reporters and answered questions about the release of classified war documents by the website WikiLeaks. The documents contain raw intelligence reports from the field, which among other things include the identity of informants. Secretary Gates in his remarks said the consequences for troops and Afghan allies could be severe and dangerous. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294824-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294824-2 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel testified on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. He was introduced at the hearing by former Senators John Warner (R-VA) and Sam Nunn (D-NC). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT In a surprise Thanksgiving visit, President Bush addressed approximately 600 U.S. troops at Baghdad International Airport. He thanked the soldiers for their service, praised their work in Iraq, and assured them that their country supported them. He also reiterated that the United States would remain in Iraq as long as necessary, and would ultimately prevail. The president received several standing ovations from the assembly. Following his speech, President Bush walked through the crowd, posing for photographs and talking with soldiers. The president's visit to Iraq was shrouded in secrecy due to security concerns, and was not made public until his return to the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179325-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179325-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Veterans of combat operations in Afghanistan testified about their experiences and offered advice from the perspective of soldiers and junior officers in the field. Most said that U.S. forces had done an insufficient job of reaching out to local villagers and presenting a viable alternative to cooperation with anti-Western fundamentalists. They were divided, however, on the usefulness of the Obama administrations plans to increase U.S. military presence in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285462-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285462-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT William Arkin talked by phone about his [Washington Post] series, "Top Secret America, co-written with Dana Priest, on the huge national security buildup in the United States following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The series was almost two years in the making. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294633-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294633-3 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator Chuck Hagel continued testimony on his nomination to be secretary of defense.*Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310498-3 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Bush addressed a Joint Session of Congress on issues in the Persian Gulf and the status of budget negotiations. President Bush called on the American people to conserve fuel and expressed his concern for greater energy independence. Ambassador Al-Mashat from Iraq was present in the chamber. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13945-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senator Patrick Leahy talked about Attorney General Eric Holder's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the Obama administration's decision to prosecute suspected terrorists detained at Guantanamo Bay prison in U.S. civil courts. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290098-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290098-9 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden and others spoke to survivors of fallen military members. Speaking extemporaneously, the vice president recounted the difficulty of dealing with the death of his wife and daughter in a car accident in the early seventies. He said it was the first time he could understand how someone would consciously decide to commit suicide. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306246-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs held a hearing to examine and identify mental health challenges within the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, including increasing numbers of cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicide, substance abuse, and homelessness. Witnesses included the parents of Specialist Tim Bowman (U.S. Army, Illinois National Guard, Bravo Troop, 106th Calvary), who committed suicide, authors with personal connections to the problem, and representatives of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due to the length of testimony some other witness were deferred to a later hearing. Penny Coleman is the author of [Flashback: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide, And the Lessons of War], published by Beacon Press, Ilona Meagher is the author of [Moving a Nation to Care: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and America's Returning Troops], published by Ig Publishing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202918-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202918-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Eric Olson testified about U.S. military special operations and budget requests for fiscal year 2010. Among the topics he addressed were operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, providing assistance and training to Pakistani forces, and the emerging role of special operations forces in combat and non-combat operations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286831-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senator Obama spoke to reporters about his presidential campaign, a meeting he conducted with several national security experts, and various national security issues. He responded to questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281945-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Brian Kennedy talked about U.S. national security and the recently ratified Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297380-1 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT