The most recent programs for the Washington Politics Topic http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1268 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 14:35:13 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312668-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312668-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT H.R. 45 - To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Closed Rule, Two Hours of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Michele Bachmann / Energy and Commerce Committee / Education and the Workforce Committee / Ways and Means Committee) Special Order Speeches http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312667-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312667-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A rescheduled business meeting of the Committee on Environment and Public Works was held to consider the nomination of Gina McCarthy to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Committee Republicans boycotted the previously scheduled vote on May 9, 2013. In this portion of the meeting, Senator Lautenberg (D-NJ) arrived. This was his second day on Capitol Hill since an illness in February. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312780-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312780-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened and proceeded to executive session to consider the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz to be secretary of energy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312793-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican tea party members of Congress and tea party movement leaders spoke to reporters about the IRS' admission that it had targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny when determining tax-exempt status. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312798-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312667-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312667-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mark Sanford made remarks after he was sworn in as the representative of the 1st Congressional District of South Carolina, which made the whole number of the House be 434. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312666-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312666-3 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate passed the Water Resources Development bill, as amended, by a vote of 83 to 14. Members also considered two nominations: William Orrick to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of California, and Marilyn Tavenner to be administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312767-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 701 - To amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 directing the SEC to add a particular class of securities to those exempted under such Act to provide a deadline for such action (Sponsored by Rep. Patrick McHenry / Financial Services Committee) 2) H.R. 384 - Homes for Heroes Act of 2013, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Al Green / Financial Services Committee) 3) H.R. 356 - Hill Creek Cultural Preservation and Energy Development Act (Sponsored by Rep. Rob Bishop / Natural Resources Committee) 4) H.R. 767 - To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to modify the Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project (Sponsored by Rep. Kevin Cramer / Natural Resources Committee) 5) H.R. 573 - To amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa (Sponsored by Del. Gregorio Sablan / Natural Resources Committee) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312666-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312666-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312666-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY) talked about the Benghazi investigation, the ongoing investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings, as well as immigration and border security issues. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312754-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312754-5 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312665-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312665-101 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312665-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312665-3 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including IRS audits of non-profit groups, Justice Department investigations involving the Associated Press, as well as the talking points on the September 11, 2012 events in Benghazi, Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312750-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312750-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312665-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312665-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312665-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312665-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on news of the day, and on President Obama's remarks regarding the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya and the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) alleged targeting of conservative groups when auditing the practices of non-profit organizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312732-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312732-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312679-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312679-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House met in a [pro forma] session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312664-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for open for viewer comments on the admission by the IRS that it had singled out some non-profit status applications from conservative groups. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312695-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312695-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cass Pennant, a former European football "hooligan" who was imprisoned for football related violence, talked about his book, [One-Eyed Baz: The Story of Barrington 'Zulu' Patterson, One of Britain's Dealiest Men], which he co-wrote with Mr. Patterson. Mr. Pennant is the author of three non-fiction books, including his autobiography, [Cass], which he wrote while in prison. Book TV in London was series of interviews conducted in April 2013, in which some of Great Britain's most acclaimed historians, philosophers, literary critics and more spoke with Book TV about, politics, war, history, religion and culture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312124-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312124-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Blogger Richard Seymour talked about his book, [Unhitched: The Trial of Christopher Hitchens]. Mr. Seymour is the founder of the blog, [Lenin's Tomb], and the author of four non-fiction books, including: [The Liberal Defence of Murder] (2008); [The Meaning of David Cameron] (2010); and [American Insurgents: A Short History of American Anti-Imperialism] (2011). Book TV in London was series of interviews conducted in April 2013, in which some of Great Britain's most acclaimed historians, philosophers, literary critics and more spoke with Book TV about, politics, war, history, religion and culture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312123-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312123-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave his weekly address.*He talked about the recovery of the housing market and urged the Senate to quickly confirm Mel Watt to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) gave the weekly Republican address.*She talked about the Working Families Flexibility Act, passed by the House on May 8, 2013, which allows private-sector employers to offer employees the opportunity to accrue paid time off or 'comp time' in exchange for working overtime. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312693-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312693-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for calls about the news of the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312690-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312690-101 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the topic "IRS Apologizes for Targeting Tea Party Groups." A video clip was shown of White House Press Secretary Jay Carney responding to questions on the topic the previous day. A video clip was shown of President Obama speaking about the Affordable Care Act the previous day. The program concluded with a video clip of Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX) being interviewed the previous day for "Newsmakers." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312690-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312690-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Johnson talked about a report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, "Firearm Violence, 1993-2011," which found that firearm-related homicides declined 39% and nonfatal firearm crimes declined 69% from 1993 to 2011. The report also found that when people are killed, it is most likely to be with a gun. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312670-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312670-5 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the news of the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312670-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312670-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a meeting to vote on the nomination of Gina McCarthy to be the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but the Republicans boycotted the meeting, postponing the vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312648-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) gave her weekly legislative briefing with the press. She said she would not be making her annual Mother's Day trip to visit U.S. troops because of sequestration budget cuts. Other topics included the budget, an upcoming House vote on repealing the health care law and sexual assault in the military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312645-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312645-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then resumed consideration of S. 601, the water resources development bill. The Senate also considered two judicial nominations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312643-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner gave his weekly press briefing. Topics included the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, the health care law, and immigration. Speaker Boehner in his remarks said that the reason for another upcoming House vote to repeal the health care law was to give new members would have a chance to vote against it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312644-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312580-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312632-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312632-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-5 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House considered H.Res. 202 - A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 807 - Full Faith and Credit Act, and H.R. 1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-3 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT South Korean President Park Guen-hye spoke to a joint meeting of Congress about U.S. and South Korean relations.*In her remarks she proposed an international park on the border with North Korea as part of a peace initiative to reduce tensions in the region. She was the sixth South Korean leader to address a joint meeting of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then recessed for a joint meeting of Congress to receive South Korean President Park Geun-hye. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312632-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 7:04:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of May 7. 7:04:10 P.M. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 202. 7:05:00 P.M. Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn. 7:05:05 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. 7:05:07 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on May 8, 2013. This session of the U.S. House of Representatives was not shown on television. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312608-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312608-101 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of David Medine to be chair and member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Members also began consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312609-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312609-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312608-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312608-3 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT H.Res. 198 - A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 (Special Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx / Rules Committee) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312608-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312608-2 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of David Medine to be chair and member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Members also began consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312609-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312609-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312608-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312608-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312540-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312540-4 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed debate on the Internet sales tax bill, S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312405-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312405-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Newhauser spoke via Skype about the House legislative schedule. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312593-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312593-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312540-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312540-3 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT