http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1012967 Melissa Bean's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 23 May 2013 01:05:00 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=1012967&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1012967 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295615-1 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:04:48 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294818-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294818-1 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:48 GMT Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke presented to the committee the Federal Reserve Board's semiannual report on monetary policy. He said that the nation's economy needed continued stimulus spending in the short term, but that Congress also needed to devise a plan to curtail budget deficits in the long run. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294692-1 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:29:54 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294319-1 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:08:30 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294087-1 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:01:13 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293995-1 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:04:33 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293752-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293752-1 Thu, 27 May 2010 14:07:06 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293732-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293732-101 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:46:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293616-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293616-101 Thu, 20 May 2010 17:01:59 GMT Witnesses testified about a 1000 point stock market drop on May 6, 2010. SEC Chairperson Mary Schapiro and other government regulators testified about proposed changes to the system of "circuit breakers" designed to halt trading when losses reach a certain level. The Subcommittee also heard from the heads of stock exchanges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293444-1 Tue, 11 May 2010 19:02:17 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293360-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293360-1 Thu, 06 May 2010 14:02:04 GMT Bank executives testified about second liens and other barriers to principal reduction as an effective foreclosure mitigation program. Among the issues addressed were the effectiveness of government programs designed to assist homeowners, federal regulation of banking practices, and past attempts to assist both banks and consumers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292978-1 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:16:35 GMT Witnesses testified on the condition of small business and commercial real estate lending in local markets. Obama administration officials talked about a proposed transfer of $30 billion dollars from the Troubled Asset Relief Program into a new federal fund to support lending for small business, known as the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF). This is the second of three parts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292282-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292282-2 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:23:41 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290606-1 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:00:47 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290565-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290565-1 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:00:49 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289696-1 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:01:35 GMT The committee continued debating amendments, all having to do with exemptions for smaller banks and credit unions. There were votes at the end of this section on the Republican substitute and one of the small bank-exclusion amendments, both of which failed. This is the fifth of 5 parts of the day's hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289476-104 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289476-104 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:09:41 GMT Witnesses testified on a proposed financial regulatory overhaul, focusing on systemic risk and resolution issues. They particularly discussed recent bank and financial institution bailouts and the notion that a bank could be "too big to fail." Mr. Volcker said that by designating some companies as critical to the broader financial system, the administration's plans would create an expectation that those companies enjoy government backing in tough times. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289116-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289116-1 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:40:29 GMT The witnesses testified about the operations of the Small Business Administration (SBA). They focused on the Obama Administration's use of economic stimulus funds and accessibility of SBA loans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288105-1 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:15:49 GMT Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified about the Obama Administration's proposal to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives market. In his testimony he said the ease with which derivatives were bought and sold had encouraged financial institutions and investors to take on too much risk, and that government regulators were not given the proper tools to mitigate those risks and protect consumers. He also said the plan to stimulate the economy by spending on construction and other local projects was on the "expected path." Part 2 of 2 contains questions from the committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287593-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287593-2 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:01:22 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287243-1 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:05:46 GMT Witnesses testified about efforts to improve the oversight of the insurance industry to prevent insurance companies from pursuing risky strategies that could threaten the financial system. They spoke about the need for a federal systemic risk regulator and the role of the government in financial markets and business decision making. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287047-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287047-1 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:08:46 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285755-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285755-1 Wed, 06 May 2009 14:06:40 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285575-1 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:05:09 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285006-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285006-1 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:00:21 GMT Members of the New Democrat Coalition spoke to the press after their meeting with President Obama at the White House to discuss trade, financial regulatory reform, health care, and other issues pertaining to the budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284530-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284530-4 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:43:49 GMT Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified about the efforts of the Federal Reserve Board to provide liquidity in response to the financial crisis and the scope of its powers. In his remarks and answers to members' questions he spoke about economic risks associated with government inaction in financial markets, requested more authority to intervene when large banks were threatened, and called for more strict regulation and enforcement of disclosure policies for financial institutions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283957-1 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:56:49 GMT In the second of two parts of a hearing on the $50 billion investment scam allegedly engineered by Bernard L. Madoff, Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials focused on possible regulatory failures and the need to rewrite the laws governing the U.S. financial markets. Among the issues they addressed were past failures to recognize or properly evaluate warnings about the Ponzi scheme, as well as inadequate enforcement by the agency. This portion of the hearing is a continuation of the panel which made its prepared statements in the first part of the hearing (283836-1). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283836-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283836-4 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:03:49 GMT Witnesses testified about the state of the U.S. banking industry and federal programs to increase lending by banks. Among the topics they addressed were mortgage lending, bankruptcy laws, the operation of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP), estimated costs to banks and taxpayers of failed mortgages, and potential impacts of economic stimulus proposals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283818-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283818-1 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:01:37 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283539-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283539-1 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:06:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283336-1 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:00:33 GMT Witnesses testified about the Federal Housing Administration's oversight of loan originators. Topics included the FHA's approval of new lenders and mortgage brokers, monitoring of lender/broker compliance with FHA rules, regulations, and procedures, as well as the FHA's use of sanctions against FHA lenders and brokers committing fraud or not complying with program rules and procedures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283248-1 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:01:50 GMT Automobile industry executives from Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors testified about their request for federal financial assistance to the domestic automotive industry. They had requested a total of $34 billion in aid, an increase from the previous request of $25 billion which was previously rejected by congressional leaders without a plan to revitalize the industry. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of the economy and credit restrictions on auto sales, industry business practices, labor and union issues, as well as the potential economic impact of auto industry failure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282719-1 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:31:02 GMT The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on the possible restructuring of the financial markets, including financial institution oversight and regulation, systemic risk and housing finance. Witnesses focused on the extent to which an outdated and weak regulatory system contributed to the current market turmoil and whether adoption of a stronger and more robust financial regulatory system could contribute to a more rapid recovery in the financial markets and the economy. Some exchanges between committee members became somewhat contentious. At one point Chairman Frank took an extra five minutes to respond to Representative Garrett's charges that Democratic members had been responsible for inadequate regulation. In the resonse Representative Frank outlined several bipartisan votes on regulatory measures and said charges that they were the product of Democratic-led policy initiatives were only "in (Rep. Garrett's) head." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281896-1 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:04:30 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281455-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281455-101 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:00:17 GMT U.S. House of Representatives http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281419-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281419-1 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:01:08 GMT A hearing was held to consider a proposal to create disaster savings accounts. These are tax-free accounts for small disasters that would be available for recovery efforts after natural disasters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281170-1 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:57:13 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280170-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280170-101 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:02:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206322-1 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:01:02 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205320-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205320-2 Tue, 13 May 2008 18:00:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205236-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205236-1 Thu, 08 May 2008 14:00:54 GMT The Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a legislative hearing on H.R. 5244, "The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights: Providing New Protections for Consumers," Chairman Maloney's legislation to reform major credit card industry abuses and improve consumer protections. The subcommittee heard testimony from Senators Levin and Wyden and then from consumers, regulators, and credit card industry representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204938-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204938-1 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:18:54 GMT In the first day of the hearing, federal regulators, academics, and economists testified about draft legislation of the economic, mortgage and housing rescue plan announced the previous week. The legislation has to do with using the Federal Housing Authority for housing stabilization and homeownership retention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204810-1 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:09:32 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203835-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203835-2 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:02:07 GMT Reps. Bean, Altmire, and Foxx testified against automated political telemarketing, citing personal experiences. Attorneys and others spoke in favor of and in opposition to the calls. Topics included increased use of automated pre-recorded telephone calls during political campaigns, problems with saturation and deceptive use, do-not-call registries, Rep. Altmire's Freedom from Automated Political Calls Act, and constitutional protection of political speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202810-1 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:24:07 GMT Former Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) gave his farewell speech in the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202336-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:00:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202147-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202147-2 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:29:00 GMT Democratic members of the U.S. House spoke at a rally outside the U.S. Capitol building to speak about Democratic legislative accomplishments during the past year. Members of the public also spoke in support of the Democratic congressional agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201986-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201986-1 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:06:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199963-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199963-1 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:02:02 GMT All five members of the Securities and Exchange Commission testified about the protection of investors and market oversight. Topics included sub-prime mortgages, the effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley corporate governance law, enforcement of SEC rules, the cost of innumerable securities class-action law suits, and the discovery and prevention of scams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199425-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199425-1 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:38:30 GMT