http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/26137 Maria Cantwell'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, 20 Jun 2013 03:54:50 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=26137&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/26137 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Government and industry officials testified on the pending merger between US Airways and American Airlines. SUSAN KURLAND Assistant Transportation Secretary for Aviation & International Affairs GERALD DILLINGHAM Government Accountability Office Civil Aviation Issues Director DOUGLAS PARKER U.S. Airways Group Chairman & CEO GARY KENNEDY American Airlines Senior Vice President & General Counsel CHARLIE LEOCHA Consumer Travel Alliance Director http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313453-1 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMT The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Thomas Wheeler to serve as chair of the Federal Communications Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313423-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313423-2 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:39:53 GMT Penny Pritzker testified about her nomination to be secretary of the Department of Commerce. In her testimony, she addressed a number of issues including strategies for economic growth and job creation, as well as some concerns about her family's offshore accounts and her connection to the 2001 failure of Superior Bank in Chicago. At the ending of the hearing, Senator John Thune (R-SD), the committee's ranking member spoke to reporters briefly about Ms. Pritzker. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312919-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312919-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:07:13 GMT Acting Commissioner Steven Miller, former Administrator Doug Shulman, and Inspector J. Russell George testified about revelations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had applied additional scrutiny to groups applying for tax-exempt status that had the words "Tea Party" or "patriot" in their names.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312878-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312878-2 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:04:59 GMT The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Sarah Jewell, of Washington, to be secretary of the interior. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312017-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312017-1 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:30:29 GMT The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She was introduced by Representative Eric Cantor (R-VA) and Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311994-1 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:04:59 GMT The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Ernest Moniz to be the secretary of the Department of Energy. He was introduced by former Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and former National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft. Many senators asked questions about Environmental Protection Agency policy. Other topics included nuclear fuel and waste, reducing carbon emissions, carbon capture, renewable energy, and hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311962-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:12:04 GMT Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Chairman Genachowski announced the approval of the T-Mobile and MetroPCS agreement. In addition, he said the commission was moving forward with implementation of the nationwide public safety network law and was on track to run the world's first incentive auction for freeing up spectrum. Other topics of discussion included broadband access, media ownership requirements and broadcasting rules regarding political advertisements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311437-1 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:39:19 GMT Sally Jewell testified on her nomination to become secretary of the interior. She was introduced by Washington Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. In remarks she pledged a balanced approach to energy and said she supported President Obama's "all-of-the-above" energy strategy that includes oil, natural gas and renewable sources like solar and wind. Other topics addressed included public land management, Native American issues, environmental conservation, renewable energy, and oil and gas production. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311363-1 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:24:54 GMT Jonathan Blum testified on Medicare and Medicaid modernization efforts. He said the agency was making progress in implementing changes to the nation's health care delivery system under the Affordable Care Act. He added that changes thus far had produced some positive results such as decreased re-admissions to hospitals and reduce growth in Medicare costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311241-1 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:00:54 GMT Jefferson Keel his annual State of Indian Nations address. President Keel said he plans to ask the federal government to exempt Natives American tribes from the sequestration cuts, scheduled to go into effect March 1, 2013. He also called on the U.S. House to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act and for Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. The address took place at the Newseum in Washington, DC. The event also included remarks from Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chairman Maria Cantwell. President Keel was introduced by Jacqueline Pata, Executive Director, National Congress of American Indians. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310991-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310991-1 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:24:29 GMT The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew's nomination as secretary of the treasury. Mr. Lew answered questions on tax reform, sequestration budget cuts, his knowledge about the terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. In his testimony he said that he saw no conflicts of interest from his Cayman Island investment while serving as Citigroup's chief operating officer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310944-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310944-1 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:09:52 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of S.47, the Violence Against Women Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310939-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310939-1 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:59:54 GMT The Senate voted on renewal of the Violence Against Women Act. Vice President Biden swore in Senator William "Mo" Cowan (D-MA) as the temporary replacement for Secretary of State John Kerry, who was present. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310827-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310827-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:30:08 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) gave his farewell address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310699-1 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:29:58 GMT Vice President Biden held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected and re-elected senators. The event happens at the start of each Congress in the Old Senate Chamber. The official swearing-in ceremony took place earlier in the Senate chambers on the opening day of the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310193-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310193-1 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:09:24 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate considered H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:31 GMT The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session and therafter resumed consideration of S.3637, the TAG extension legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309935-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309935-1 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:30:42 GMT Incumbent Senator Maria Cantwell (D) and challenger Washington State Senator Michael Baumgartner (R) met in their first debate for Washington's Senate seat. This League of Women Voters of Washington debate was at the KCTS 9 Studios. Courtesy KCTS-TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308649-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308649-1 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:29:36 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308133-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308133-1 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:00:03 GMT Committee members met to mark up legislation dealing with tax "extenders," a number of short-term tax breaks. Among the amendments they considered were credits for "Make it in America," appliance efficiency, certain vehicles, wind energy, the alternative minimum tax, and super clean coal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307391-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307391-2 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:53:13 GMT Committee members made opening statements at a markup hearing on legislation dealing with tax "extenders," a number of short-term tax breaks. It included an extension for the research and development tax credit, dealt with the alternative minimum tax, and ended breaks for expenditures and traditional subsidies for ethanol among others. Thomas Barthold described committee Chair Baucus' changes to the markup. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307391-1 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:05:24 GMT Physicians Medicare's physician payment system and offered solutions to make it more efficient. They called for a comprehensive solution to replace the government's sustainable growth rate (SGR) that calculates continued reductions in Medicare physician payments. They also cautioned that reform would take time. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307011-1 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 05:06:57 GMT The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee considered the nomination of Michael Huerta to be administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He was appointed as the deputy administrator of the FAA in June 2010, and had been serving as acting administrator of the FAA since December 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306702-1 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:24:32 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306667-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306667-2 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:15:25 GMT Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials testified on tsunami debris along U.S. coastlines from Japan's March 2011 tsumani triggered by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306070-1 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:31:40 GMT Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Topics included the upcoming broadband spectrum auction, network neutrality, and reforming the universal service fund. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306042-1 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:27:23 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank reauthorization bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-2 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:15:17 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter proceeded to consideration of H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank reauthorization bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-1 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:23 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305936-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305936-1 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:30:03 GMT Violence Against Women Act At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following judicial nominations for 30 mins. of debate followed by roll call votes on each about noon: -Gregg Jeffrey Costa to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305688-1 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:29:46 GMT Witnesses testified about the impact of accessing video content online and via mobile devices on consumers, technology, and business http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305626-1 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:02:08 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305539-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305539-2 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:31:18 GMT Witnesses testified on current and near-term future expectations on gas prices. Among the topics they addressed were production capacity in the U.S., the affect of speculation in oil markets, and the impact of geopolitical unrest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305197-1 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:35:02 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then resumed consideration of HR 3606, the small business capital bill. From 2:30-3:00 p.m. senators paid tributes to Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), who became the longest-serving woman in Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305019-1 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:30:21 GMT Noon H.R. 665 - Excess Federal Building and Property Disposal Act, as amended (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Jason Chaffetz / Oversight and Government Committee) H.R. 2087 - To remove restrictions from a parcel of land situated in the Atlantic District, Accomack County, Virginia (Modified Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Scott Rigell / Natural Resources Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304991-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304991-2 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:15:45 GMT The Senate took two roll call votes on a pair of judicial nominations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304773-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304773-2 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:15:58 GMT Senators debated the Blunt contraception amendment to the transportation bill, with a vote scheduled for 11 a.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304679-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304679-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:30:05 GMT Energy Secretary Steven Chu testified about the department's fiscal year 2012 budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304456-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304456-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:32:28 GMT Secretary Geithner testified on the Treasury Department's fiscal year 2013 budget request. He said President Obama's $3.8 trillion package will reduce deficits significantly over time and put the nation back on a sustainable budget path.The proposal included raising revenues, one of which was a tax hike on the top two percent of wage earners. Republican committee members argued the increase would only hurt small businesses who are the main job creators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304415-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304415-1 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:05:52 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304388-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304388-1 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:00:35 GMT The Senate convened with a period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of S.1867, the National Defense Authorization Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302934-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302934-1 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:00:36 GMT The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, it began consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.27, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302614-1 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:30:24 GMT John Pistole testified at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) oversight hearing. In his testimony he announced an expansion of a pre-check program for airline passengers, which allowed for faster security screening at the airport. He said airports in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Minneapolis-St. Paul would start using the program, joining Miami, Dallas, Detroit and Atlanta. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302596-1 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:30:30 GMT The Senate voted on procedural motions to advance parts of President Obama's jobs legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302202-1 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified on the implementation of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Questions from committee members covered a wide range of other topics including tax policy, regulation, TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program), and President Obama's jobs bill. This program begins already in progress due to pre-emption by a House pro forma session. Part 1 is viewable on program identification number 302146-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302146-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302146-2 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301729-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:00:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301429-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301429-1 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:30:24 GMT The Senate Finance Committee held a "mock" markup hearing to debate amendments to free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. The hearing is referred to as a "mock" markup because, under the Trade Promotion Authority Act, the markup hearing is the only time Congress may offer amendments to bills submitted by a presidential administration. Final versions of these types of bills are only voted on as for or against. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300364-1 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:05:48 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299692-1 Wed, 25 May 2011 14:00:36 GMT