http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/18226 James Ramstad'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) Sat, 18 May 2013 13:37:38 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=18226&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/18226 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Former Representatives Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) and Jim Ramstad (R-MN) talked about the implementation of the 2008 bill they co-sponsored, the Mental Health Parity Act. The legislation requires most insurers to provide better coverage for mental health care. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304907-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) National Press Club http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304907-1 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:33:20 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282081-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282081-1 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:13:31 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 on the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), which provides basic pension benefits to workers if an employer is unable to pay those benefits. In 2007 it was reported that pension plans insured by the corporation were underfunded by $350 billion and that the corporation has a $14 billion deficit. Testimony and questioning focused on the reasons for PBGC's deficit, steps taken to to build for the future, funding structure, financial challenges, governance and management issues, and the impact of the current financial markets crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281317-1 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:07:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281279-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281279-102 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:01:26 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 Nina Olson and other government officials testified about the status of the economic stimulus payments. Related topics included problems experienced by individuals eligible for rebate checks, and identity theft schemes using the rebate checks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206058-1 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:44:08 GMT Witnesses testified about the 2008 tax return filing season, Internal Revenue Service operations, the fiscal year 2009 budget proposals, and the National Taxpayer Advocate's Annual Report. Acting Commissioner Stiff warned schemes to defraud taxpayers, particularly "phishing," Internet-based schemes of tricking people into revealing confidential financial information. Proactive measures by the IRS to assist identify theft victims were praised, but the need for a more coordinated approach was stressed. Also discussed was the economic stimulus plan. Acting Commissioner Stiff testified that stimulus checks would be issued in May 2008. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204425-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204425-1 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:11:31 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204297-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204297-1 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:00:30 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203124-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203124-1 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:00:01 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203018-1 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:00:38 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 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201404-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201404-2 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:59:57 GMT The Trade Subcommittee and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee held a joint hearing on import safety, focusing on current measures to ensure the safety of food and consumer products imported into the United States. Government officials and business representatives testified about import quality standards, government regulation of imported goods, recent problems posed to consumer health and safety, consumer confidence, and federal enforcement of import standards. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201355-1 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:05:49 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200286-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200286-3 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:00:26 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200249-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200249-1 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:01:08 GMT A hearing was held on the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act, which would require health insurance companies to put mental illnesses on equal footing with physical ailments. Witnesses focused on health insurance coverage for addictions and mental health disorders, the scope of mental health problems in the U.S., and public perceptions of the problem. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199826-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199826-1 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:49:47 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199364-1 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:00:18 GMT Officials testified about an investigation into the use of private debt collection agencies by the Internal Revenue Service, taxpayer complaints about the practice, and public policy implications of the practice. Several examples of telephone calls between collection agents and taxpayers were used as examples of complaints. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198256-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198256-1 Thu, 24 May 2007 10:50:43 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197635-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197635-2 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:00:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197226-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197226-1 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:00:32 GMT House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on the direction and content of U.S. trade policy. Among the topics addressed were the status of free trade negotiations in several regions, trade deficit levels, and the state of the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196658-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196658-1 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:56:12 GMT Members debated a non-binding resolution opposing current U.S. policy in Iraq while supporting military personnel stationed in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196644-1 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:00:03 GMT Leslie Norwalk testified on the fiscal year 2008 budget proposal for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196649-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196649-1 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:21:02 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196477-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196477-1 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:00:56 GMT Members of Congress who were considering mental health parity legislation heard from experts and consumers about issues confronting people with mental health and addiction problems, as well as challenges faced in obtaining treatment. Among the topics addressed were the impact of mental illnesses and addiction on workforce productivity, treatments available, and employer programs allowing access to mental health treatment, the reluctance of the health insurance industry to cover mental illnesses, and the need for reforms in regulations governing managed care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196449-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196449-1 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:25:43 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195626-1 Fri, 08 Dec 2006 14:29:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195406-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195406-1 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 14:59:45 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194127-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194127-1 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193182-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193182-1 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:00:50 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193176-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193176-2 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:00:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192185-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192185-3 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 19:41:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191898-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191898-1 Wed, 05 Apr 2006 14:00:52 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191365-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191365-3 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:02:02 GMT Secretary Leavitt testifies about Bush administration's proposed fiscal year 2007 federal budget for the Department of Health and Human Services. Topics included Medicaid and the new drug benefit, Medicare, diagnostic categories, the Hurricane Katrina aftermath, bioterrorism, and pandemics and other international health issues. The proposed HHS budget is approximately $700 billion, a large part of the total federal budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191110-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191110-1 Wed, 08 Feb 2006 15:05:44 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190296-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190296-1 Thu, 15 Dec 2005 15:00:00 GMT Two panels of witnesses testified at a hearing about relief services provided by charitable organizations. They also discussed areas where service delivery, preparedness, and coordination could be improved. Representative McCrery spoke about coordination efforts on the national level of the American Red Cross. Following his testimony, he joined the committee members in questioning of the two panels. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190309-1 Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:06:37 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189826-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189826-1 Wed, 09 Nov 2005 15:00:08 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188919-1 Wed, 21 Sep 2005 14:00:20 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188715-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188715-2 Wed, 07 Sep 2005 20:30:21 GMT Sixteen national organizations formed the Campaign for Mental Health Reform. Members of Congress and organization representatives announced a report titled, "Emergency Response: A Roadmap for Federal Action on America's Mental Health Crisis." They discussed the 28 action items in the report, which included such issues as health care discrimination by Medicare, Medicaid services for disabled youths, and effective treatment for returning veterans. After the presentation, the speakers answered questions from members of the audience. More information about mental health reform may be found at www.mhreform.org. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187963-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187963-1 Thu, 28 Jul 2005 21:06:15 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187138-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187138-2 Tue, 14 Jun 2005 14:00:01 GMT The Oversight Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on the fiscal year 2006 budget for the Internal Revenue Service. Government officials and tax preparation service industry representatives testified about the 2004 tax filing season, efforts to control tax fraud and abuse, auditing procedures, and enforcement of provisions in the tax code. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186302-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186302-1 Fri, 15 Apr 2005 01:04:05 GMT Secretary Snow testified about President Bush's budget request for fiscal year 2006. Among the topics he addressed were proposals to reform Social Security, spending cuts for various programs, and tax policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185471-1 Wed, 09 Feb 2005 02:16:39 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185234-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185234-2 Tue, 25 Jan 2005 23:33:44 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183456-1 Wed, 15 Sep 2004 14:00:28 GMT The participants talked about funding for new research in Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Peterson was formerly President Ronald Reagan's neurologist. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182407-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182407-1 Tue, 29 Jun 2004 23:26:19 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182180-1 Wed, 09 Jun 2004 14:01:32 GMT Secretary Thompson testified about the president's proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services. Among the topics he addressed were cost estimates for a Medicare prescription drug program, health insurance programs, and implementing Medicare reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180498-1 Wed, 11 Feb 2004 07:26:58 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178697-1 Fri, 17 Oct 2003 13:00:03 GMT