http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/10622 David Walker'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) Wed, 22 May 2013 10:32:15 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=10622&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/10622 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Former White House Budget Director David Stockman and former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker talked about the impact of national debt on the economy. They criticized the economic and monetary policies of President Obama, Congress, and the Federal Reserve. "The New Austerity: Pain Now or Pain Later?" was part of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers 50th anniversary spring conference, held at George Washington University's Marvin Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311904-1 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:35:49 GMT Members of the group No Labels, a bipartisan group of grassroots activists, met in New York City to unveil the group's new bipartisan Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus. The caucus hopes to make a statement during the President's upcoming State of the Union Address by wearing orange pins on their lapels. Among other musical offerings, No Labels Co-Chair Jon Huntsman's daughters sang "God Bless America." Senators Heller and Ayotte and Representative Kingston participated by pre-recorded video messages. Other videos were shown. "Meeting to Make America Work" was held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310372-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310372-1 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:11:28 GMT Panelists talked about issues related to the "fiscal cliff," impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. They agreed raising taxes won't solve all the problems, and called for changes to entitlement spending. The panel "The Grand Bargain" was part of a National Chamber Foundation forum titled, "A Balancing Act: Tough Decisions in the Face of Fiscal Challenge," held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309881-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309881-3 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:35:47 GMT David Walker discussed his ideas for averting the "fiscal cliff," and his view that even if this fiscal emergency is solved it does little to diffuse the underlying problem plaguing the U.S. economy: the growing national debt. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. "Fiscal cliff" refers to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309518-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309518-3 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:49:16 GMT Ross Perot talked with a reporter about the state of the economy and the nation, and the relevance of the issues he ran on in 1992 and 1996 in the 2012 elections, including federal debt and deficit spending, third party presidential runs, and the US education system. David Walker also sat in during the interview. Mr. Walker, a former U.S. comptroller general, had been working with Mr. Perot on initiatives to educate voters about economic issues in 2012 election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308466-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308466-1 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:54:22 GMT David Walker, founder of the non-partisan Comeback America Initiative, talked about the "financial sinkhole" the United States faces, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He said the problem goes beyond national debt to include future liabilities such as military and civilian pensions, Social Security, and Medicare. He also discussed the economic stimulus, congressional disfunction, the need for campaign finance reform, and term limits. Mr. Walker participated from Stamford, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307650-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307650-4 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:36:16 GMT David Walker talked about the state of the U.S. economy and upcoming policy decisions for Congress and the president. Other topics included the 2012 presidential election and the latest unemployment statistics. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Walker participated from Pittsburgh. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305838-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305838-4 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:47:10 GMT No Labels, a bipartisan group of current and former members of Congress, talked to reporters about a plan, "Make Congress Work!", a 12-point blueprint for breaking gridlock and promoting constructive debate. One of these strategies, announced by Representative Jim Cooper and Senator Dean Heller, is legislation that would dock members' salary for each day they fail to pass the budget and all spending bills for the next fiscal year before the prior fiscal year ends. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303165-1 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:51:54 GMT David Walker talked about the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction and the overall fiscal situation for the United States. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302832-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302832-4 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:36:24 GMT David Walker talked about the ongoing negotiations between President Obama and congressional leaders as the August 2, 2011, deadline approaches. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed his own recently released plan to solve the debt crisis. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. Mr. Walker participated from New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300675-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300675-4 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:48:51 GMT Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker talked about his new report that details U.S. fiscal management and ranking in comparison to other countries. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298644-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298644-3 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:32:36 GMT Newark, New Jersey Mayor Corey Booker, Democratic Representative Joe Sestak, former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker, and others made closing remarks at the No Labels conference on political leadership. No Labels seeks to end hyper-partisan politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297056-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297056-6 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:10:42 GMT Participants talked about Social Security and Medicare solvency and about the ways in which health care reform legislation would affect people in those programs. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295361-1 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:30:36 GMT David Walker made opening remarks at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce conference on the growing problems with underfunded state pension and health benefit plans. Afterward, he responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294838-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294838-1 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:47:06 GMT House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer talked about federal deficit reduction. In his remarks he said tax increases will eventually be necessary to address mounting debt and that middle class tax cuts set to expire later in the year would be too costly to remain permanent. He also said House Democrats sought a budget resolution that would limit discretionary spending and reinforce pay-as-you-go rules. Afterward, he responded to questions from members of the audience. Following his remarks a panel talked about deficit reduction strategies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294189-1 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:22:18 GMT Following a videotaped interview with Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker on the state of the economy and government responses to the economic crisis, participants spoke about future fiscal challenges facing the nation. David Walker then gave closing remarks for the day-long summit on fiscal policy and the national debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293217-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293217-5 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:32:41 GMT Participants talked about newly enacted health care reforms and the impact of the reforms on the deficit. Following their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292818-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292818-1 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:27:05 GMT Panelists talked about bipartisanship for the purposes of strategic planning and investing in the future. Topics included national security, education, and energy issues. Following their remarks, panelists responded to audience members' questions. Carl Cannon moderated. This program was part of a Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress discussion held in conjunction with the release of its new report, "Prosperity or Decline? Breaking Washington's Deadlock to Save America's Future." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292610-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292610-2 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:07:29 GMT Panelists talked about challenges to U.S. fiscal and economic health and identified ways to overcome a "broken" Washington. Among the topics they addressed were the state of the U.S. economy, trade agreements, the effectiveness of the stimulus, U.S. foreign debt, and health care reform. Carl Cannon moderated. Audience question and answers for this program are included in program identification number 292610-2. This program was part of a Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress discussion held in conjunction with the release of its new report, "Prosperity or Decline? Breaking Washington's Deadlock to Save America's Future." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292610-1 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:02:47 GMT Participants spoke about the federal budget deficit, U.S. fiscal policy, the impact of economic stimulus legislation on the economy, and financial market regulation. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292099-1 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:01:23 GMT David Walker, former comptroller general of the U.S. and CEO of the Government Accountability Office, argues that we must put controls on government spending and take action to lower our national debt. Failing to do this by 2030, he says, could lead to a doubling of our taxes and a significant lowering of our economic standing in the world. He spoke at the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291874-1 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:01:05 GMT Witnesses spoke about the present and future fiscal condition of the United States, with a particular focus on the current and long-term imbalance between federal spending commitments and projected revenues. Senators Kent Conrad and Judd Gregg testified about the Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act, introduced by Senators Conrad, Gregg, and others. The task force would devise recommendations on how to address rising debt and and spending. Based on those recommendations, Congress would draft legislation under fast-track procedures that do not allow amendments to be added. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290763-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290763-1 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:03:47 GMT Members of Congress and budget analysts talked about their bi-partisan proposals to reform the current budget system and reduce the federal deficit and national debt. The issue of health care costs and the current health care bills was also discussed. Senators Voinovich and Lieberman and Representatives Cooper and Wolf talked about their bills (S. 1056 and H.R. 1557 - Securing America's Future Economy [SAFE] Commission Act), which would establish a national commission to examine U.S. tax and entitlement systems and present long-term solutions to place the U.S. on a course that is fiscally sustainable. Other topics included the criteria for an effective commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289932-1 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:28:47 GMT David Walker, former Government Accountability Office comptroller, talked about the health care debate and how the current proposals will impact the economy and the national deficit. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289378-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289378-6 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:01:54 GMT A press conference was held for the release of the report [Saving America's Future: A Challenge to the American People], the first report from the Strengthening America's Future Initiative (SAFI). The report assesses possible consequences and offers policy recommendations to organize the government to address critical areas such as health care, education, fiscal policy, and global competition. Senator Mark Warner, Representative Frank Wolf, and others hosted the report's release in the Russell Senate Office Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284921-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284921-1 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:43 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments after President Obama's first economic address. Comments were made by Skype from the C-SPAN Bus at the University of Las Vegas. Robert Scott reported by telephone from Baton Rouge, Dr. Denis Cortese by satellite from Rochester, Minnesota, David Walker by telephone, and Mayor Jim Humphrey by telephone from Fort Myers, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284286-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284286-101 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:18:21 GMT President Obama made closing remarks to members of Congress, senior administration officials, business leaders, policy makers and economists at a fiscal summit to examine fiscal responsibility and long-term economic planning. Following brief remarks he responded to questions from both lawmakers and other participants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284237-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284237-2 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:08:25 GMT David Walker talked about the implication of economic challenges on educational institutions. He compared the US to other nations in the areas of educational infrastructure and social policies. He talked about the necessity of a strategic framework and plan for a nation to optimize its policies. He focused on the implications of ineffective or failed fiscal policies. A trailer to the movie [I.O.U.S.A.], produced by Mr. Walker, was shown. This film focuses on the negative implications of the US debt. Mr. Walker answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283776-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283776-4 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:02:49 GMT The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget held a forum at the National Press Club on the economic and budgetary consequences of the financial bailout. The first panel discussed the bailout package and the probable response of the markets and the economy. The second panel discussed the effect on the 2008 election campaigns. After the discussions, the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281665-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281665-1 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:05:56 GMT Representative Jim Moran held a town hall meeting on the economy at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. Topics included the impact of economic trends on Northern Virginia and steps needed to strengthen the economy. Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker also made remarks on budgetary and economic issues. He showed the trailer for a documentary film [I.O.U.S.A.] and made a PowerPoint presentation. They responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280083-1 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:51:29 GMT Witnesses testified about alleged waste, fraud and abuse in the spending of U.S. funds in Iraq. Topics included current efforts to combat corruption in the Iraqi government, trafficking of U.S.-supplied weapons, and illegal activities by members of the U.S. military and U.S. contractors. Future improvement in control and accountability in Iraq was also discussed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204369-1 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:45:53 GMT Witnessed testified about ways to improve oversight of the intelligence community (IC) as the Director of National Intelligence prepares to implement significant government-wide management reforms and propose additional structural changes within the IC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204238-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204238-1 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:02:02 GMT David Walker talked about the federal government's overall fiscal condition, and about the two documents to be released today. One is the Treasury Department's consolidated financial report of the U.S. government, including the Government Accountability Office's related audit report. The other is the GAO's new report titled, "A Call for Stewardship: Enhancing the Federal Government's Ability to Address Key Fiscal and Other 21st Century Challenges." He responded to questions submitted by audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203063-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) National Press Club http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203063-1 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:00:38 GMT Mr. Walker testified about State Department operations, diplomatic programs in Iraq, charges of Iraqi government corruption, the pace of Iraqi political reform, and his evaluations of future U.S. involvement in the region and chances for improved efficiencies in Iraqi government operations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201949-1 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:08:19 GMT Witnesses testified about Iraqi government operations, charges of widespread corruption in security and interior departments, the pace of political reform in Iraq, evaluating future performance of the Iraqi government, and the potential impact of corruption on the future of U.S. involvement in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201345-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201345-1 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:53:45 GMT Comptroller General David Walker and Mr. Schneider testified about the assessment by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) of the Department of Homeland Security's efforts over the past four years. Among the issues addressed were areas in which the department had not met expectations, personnel shortages, and emergency response preparations and procedures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201037-1 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:02:38 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the Government Accountability Office's report on the performance record of the Iraqi government. David Walker testified about operations in Iraq and benchmarks for progress established by Congress. The report concluded that Iraq had failed to meet all but two of nine security goals Congress had set as part of a list of 18 benchmarks of progress, and that other benchmarks had been partially met. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200861-1 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:23:18 GMT The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the Government Accountability Office's report on the performance record of the Iraqi government. David Walker testified about operations in Iraq and benchmarks for progress established by Congress. The report concluded that Iraq had failed to meet all but two of nine security goals Congress had set as part of a list of 18 benchmarks of progress, and that other benchmarks had been partially met. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200843-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200843-1 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:22:08 GMT U.S. Comptroller General David Walker talked about the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report on Iraq released the previous day. He testified to Congress about Iraq and the government's inability to reach all of the benchmarks set forth by Congress. Mr. Walker responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200705-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200705-3 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:26:02 GMT David Walker testified about the Government Accountability Office report on operations in Iraq and benchmarks for progress established by Congress. The report concluded that Iraq had failed to meet all but two of nine security goals Congress had set as part of a list of 18 benchmarks of progress, and that other benchmarks had been partially met. Among the issues addressed were political barriers to progress in Iraq, the degree of pressure used by the Bush administration to present the report in a more favorable light, and the level of violence in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200814-1 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:04:14 GMT The Commission on the National Guard and Reserves held a hearing on how to implement a true "continuum of service" to facilitate personnel transitions from reserve to active status and back, ways to improve opportunities for members of the Guard and Reserves to obtain Joint Professional Military Education, and joint duty credit needed for promotion. The hearing also examined policies governing total force recruiting and retention and compensation and benefits. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199240-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199240-1 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:46:03 GMT Mr. Walker spoke about management techniques, implementing policy changes at federal agencies, and result-oriented leadership. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197487-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197487-2 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:02:55 GMT Government Accountability Project representatives released the results of it study, "Eighth Annual Performance Report Scorecard: Which Federal Agencies Best Inform the Public?" The 24 largest federal agencies were ranked on transparency and documentation of agency performance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197453-1 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:37:10 GMT U.S. Comptroller General Walker talked about Congressional oversight of Iraq, the federal deficit, and private contractors. He also talked about U.S. war costs for Iraq and Afghanistan. The Government Accountability Office released reports on these issues the previous month. Mr. Walker had testified before the Iraq Study Group in preparation of their report on the Government Accountability Office's work on Iraq and Afghanistan reconstruction efforts and war costs. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195548-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195548-2 Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:04:42 GMT Administration and Defense Department officials testified about business systems and financial reforms in department accounting methods, auditing procedures for military program expenditures, and the progress to date of reform measures and transformation programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195411-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195411-1 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:31:13 GMT Comptroller General Walker delivered the luncheon address at the Institute's National Conference on Federal Taxes. He talked about the challenges of planning for retirement amid rising budget imbalances, increasing health care costs, under-funded pension plans, and an uncertain future for Social Security. After his speech he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195294-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195294-1 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:30:12 GMT Comptroller General Walker made a special presentation during a conference on congressional oversight of the executive branch and evaluation of Congress' oversight capability. Topics included the role of the Government Accountability Office, prevention of abuse of power, incentives for doing the right thing, transparency, and accountability. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194342-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194342-2 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:37:09 GMT Comptroller General of the United States David Walker released the Government Accountability Office's summary report of Hurricane Katrina recovery and reconstruction efforts, including new recommendations to improve government disaster preparedness and response. Also released were new findings on the status of levee repairs in New Orleans and the tracking of relief funds. Following his comments he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194159-1 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 01:26:19 GMT Mr. Walker spoke on the topic "The Growing Fiscal Imbalance" at the Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Conference of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He focused on structural imbalances in fiscal management, deficit spending policies, entitlement programs, and challenges facing future policy makers. He also placed the current fiscal challenges into the historical context of the Roman and British empires, as well as more recent examples of Argentina and New Zealand. Following his remarks he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193947-1 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:34:28 GMT Witnesses testified about the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Plan outlined by the Department of Defense in December 2005. They talked about accountability practices used by the department, readiness and procurement programs, information management, and proposals to improve transparency in financial records and reduce wasteful spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193715-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193715-1 Fri, 04 Aug 2006 08:42:39 GMT