The most popular programs for the Energy Security Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=965 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:36:20 GMT Following opening remarks by Michael Wynne, panelists talked about security concerns revolving around electric power distribution. Among the topics they addressed were constructing secure power grids, threats posed by potential cyber attacks on distribution control networks, and future trends in the utilities industry. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291445-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former President Carter testified about U.S. energy policy and reducing dependence on foreign oil. In his testimony he made reference to his 1977 "fireside chats" on energy conservation and said that the nation's energy challenges had not changed much, and will continue to test America's resolve. He also spoke about the challenges of transforming U.S. energy policy and the national security risks of increased dependence on foreign sources of energy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286278-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on protecting the electric power grid from cybersecurity intrusions into computers controlling the electric system. Topics included the draft of a bill to provide a limited extension of federal authority to adopt protections and respond to cybersecurity emergencies affecting the bulk power system. Representative Jim Langevin was the first witness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281056-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281056-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Steven Mufson discussed U.S. energy policy in light of the news that U.S. oil output was set to outpace Saudi Arabia by 2020. According to a report by the International Energy Agency's latest World Energy Outlook, the U.S. would become the world's largest consumer, nearly "energy-independent." Mr. Mufson also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309518-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309518-4 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Yergin talked about his book, [The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World]. The book focused on the role energy and energy security had influenced global politics and economics. Among the topics were energy security and the future of the oil supply, the development and evolution of electric power, the study of climate change and its relationship to energy, the emergence of new energies and renewables, and transportation and the automobile. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308588-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308588-3 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the impact of energy companies searching for sources in more stable areas and countries such as Canada. Much of the hearing focused on the Keystone XL proposal delay. One energy expert who testified said the U.S. cannot afford not to capitalize on Canada's oil sands from an economic and energy standpoint. Republicans agreed while Democratic members noted the lack of guarantee that the oil would solely be for U.S. consumption. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303233-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Clarence Cazalot talked about his plan for energy security, energy conservation and environmental preservation. He emphasized greater energy efficiency, increasing sources for energy supplies and new technologies, future energy supplies and demand, and renewable energy resources. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295509-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Michael Klare talked about the power of countries that export energy in gaining military and economic advantages from energy importing nations. He talked about the increased use of energy by developing nations and the implications of this shift in demand on global stability as the supply of energy decreases. He answered questions from the audience. Michael Klare wrote [Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet: The New Geopolitics of Energy] by Metropolitan Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205044-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205044-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the Department of Justice's handling of the espionage case against nuclear scientist Wen Ho Lee. They explained how and why the government agreed to a plea bargain in the case, saying that they had always sought cooperation from Mr. Lee who had purposely interfered with the investigation. They added that while there was insufficient evidence to charge Mr. Lee with espionage, his actions posed a serious threat to national security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159442-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159442-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Smith and Mr. Wald testified about U.S. energy policy and reducing dependence on foreign oil. They focused on the use of petroleum products for transportation needs and developing alternate forms of energy for use in a variety of products such as battery-powered electric vehicles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286278-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286278-3 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT H.R. 2136 was passed which limited the length of time an individual could be held for contempt in child custody cases. The House agreed to the Senate amendments to S. 694 amending the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by a voice vote. The House passed H.R. 2696 by voice vote making appropriations for water development after considering amendments. The House continued consideration of H.R. 2655 to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, considered amendments and came to no resolution. During nine hours of Special Orders, congressmen spoke on the American flag and the recent Supreme Court decision protecting flag burning as free speech under the First Amendment. This program is missing a segment of audio and video from 20:00 to 22:00. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8186-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8186-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Senate passed H.R. 5019, making appropriations for energy and water development for FY91. The Senate passed S. 2952, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The Senate passed S. 2753, to reauthorize the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. The Senate passed S. 1913, to require the use of child restraint systems on commercial aircraft. The Senate passed S. 1974, to require new televisions to have built-in decoder circuitry. The Senate continued consideration of S. 2884, for appropriations for the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy for 1991. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13392-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13392-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Richardson discussed the allegations of Chinese espionage at U.S. nuclear laboratories. He focused on the dismissal of an employee at the Los Alamos lab due to security breaches potentially compromising nuclear weapons codes. He stressed that this dismissal would not affect any other Asian-American employees in the lab and that the alleged actions of one did not reflect on Asian-Americans as a whole. After his prepared remarks he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122931-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ki-Moon Ban talked about the global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. He talked about the effects of climate change on people and the environment. He talked about the responsibilities of the delegates in reduction of carbon emissions. Secretary General Ban briefly talked about a car bombing in Algiers, Algeria by al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb that killed 31 people, including 17 UN officials. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono welcomed the delegates into Indonesia. He also talked about the goals of lower emissions of carbon and a reduction in the effects of climate change. He emphasized the need for a solution rather than assigning blame. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202952-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke at an outdoor rally in Tehran marking the 29th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. He defended Iran's nuclear program. Farsi with English translation by voiceover. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204019-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Gordon, who had just completed a study on the economic and environmental impact on the U.S. dependence on foreign sources of oil, discussed the conclusions of her study. She said the United States would suffer economically if a war broke out in the Middle East, and the resulting oil shortage could recreate the oil crisis, and long lines at gasoline pumps, of the mid-1970s. The answer to averting the crisis according to Ms. Gordon was, among other things, the utilization of alternate forms of transportation to the solo auto driver, a tremendous user of gasoline and oil. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15493-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about allegations that nuclear secrets had been leaked to China from U.S. nuclear laboratories. Mr. Trulock testified that, in 1997, two senior Energy Department officials had tried to prevent him from briefing the Energy Secretary and members of Congress about potential espionage at the laboratories. One of the officials was Ms. Moler who testified that she could not recall any such incident despite the fact that a memorandum from Mr. Trulock was found in her safe after she left the department. Later panels testified about the plans to provide greater security at the labs while still allowing foreign scientists to use the facilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122437-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Recalling the energy crisis of the 1970's, panelists discuss prevention of such crises in the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2778-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2778-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Cox and Dicks discussed the Cox/Dicks Report that they issued concerning recent developments in the alleged Chinese espionage at the U.S. Nuclear Labs at Los Alamos. They talked about the recommendations issued in the report and their testimony concerning the espionage. They commented on the politics of the report and their efforts to improve security. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123831-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Representative Goss talked about security concerns about the missing hard drives containing classified weapons information from Los Alamos National Laboratory. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson is scheduled to address the issue at two separate hearings today. He also responded to audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157825-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157825-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2722-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lugar discussed the threat of nuclear proliferation. He asserted that this threat has increased dramatically since the fall of the Soviet Union, and talked about the danger of such weapons technology falling into the hands of terrorist groups. He described efforts by the U.S. to limit the risks associated with nuclear stockpiles in the former Soviet Union. Senator Lugar also spoke about the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons. He spoke in detail about a program that he co-sponsored with Senator Nunn to assist former Soviet Republics in securing their nuclear materials, as well as the need for further funding. He also addressed the potential for other nations to develop nuclear weapons, including Iran. He identified twelve specific steps that, if taken, would dramatically reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation. Following his remarks, Senator Lugar responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183072-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT In an unprecedented meeting of four committees, witnesses testified about restructuring the Department of Energy. The restructuring plan would establish an Agency for Nuclear Stewardship to oversee security at the department's nuclear laboratories. Secretary Richardson opposed the plan saying that current reforms that he had undertaken were sufficient to address future security problems. Senator Rudman said that security problems were both widespread and bipartisan and therefore required a more independent solution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125241-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The committee considers the nomination of Victor Stello for Assistant Secretary of Energy for Defense Programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10350-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10350-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Consumer advocate Ralph Nader discussed U.S. dependence on foreign oil. He suggested new auto fuel efficiency standards and boosting of energy supplies from renewable resources. Nader criticized the Reagan and Bush administrations for inadequate energy policies, calling current dependence on foreign oil a national security risk. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13723-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony on the effects of the Persian Gulf crisis on oil supplies to the United States, and the subsequent effects on the U.S. economy. Mr. Pettis said that Department of Energy reports found that oil supplies would be more than sufficient for the nation's energy use for the near future. Mr. Easton spoke on the preparations taken by the United States government to secure constant supplies of oil in the event of war in the Persian Gulf. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15629-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15629-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11223-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11223-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hornick discussed the national dependence on foreign oil and the effect this dependence has on United States security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13533-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11222-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Diaz talked about nuclear power plant safety since the September 11 terrorist attacks. A recent congressional hearing addressed this topic. He spoke about security at nuclear plants in the New York area, he disagreed with recent reports from the Government Accounting Office that were critical of the state of security at the nation's nuclear facilities, and spoke about efforts to secure nuclear power plants in the U.S. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183482-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183482-5 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Speakers talked about the winter fuels outlook. They discussed the supplies of oil, natural gas, and electricity for the coming heating season. The goal of the program was to help allow governments, corporations, and individuals to prepare for potential supply disruptions and mitigate price volatility. This program is incomplete. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178542-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178542-2 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Moore and Mr. Easton discussed the impact that the loss of Kuwaiti and Iraqi oil. They explained that there is enough oil in the world market to sustain the United States without any longterm rise in prices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13403-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13403-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Oakar discussed the events in the Persian Gulf and U.S. energy security in light of the events in Iraq and Kuwait. She also discussed the impact of energy insecurity on the price of oil, consumers and consumer spending and on the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15338-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11221-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the administration's efforts to formulate a national energy strategy and how the lack of an energy policy has complicated the Persian Gulf conflict. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15321-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15321-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Browne spoke about security and the Los Alamos National Laboratory and about future challenges facing the lab. Among the topics he addressed were the levels of international research and cooperation at U.S. laboratories, recent security breeches at the lab, ways to balance the demands of scientific inquiry and security concerns, and new policies to maintain security. Following his remarks he answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159566-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159566-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. King discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf and the nation's energy and transportation policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15399-1 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT