http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/3260 Olympia Snowe'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 01:05:34 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=3260&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/3260 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Former Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) talked about her book, [Fighting for Common Ground: How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress], in which she explores how Congress came to its state of gridlock and what can be done to forge a greater spirit of cooperation and compromise. She spoke with [The Hill]'s A.B. Stoddard. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312208-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312208-1 Sun, 26 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT Six former members of the Senate and House of Representatives talked about ways to end hyper-partisanship in Congress. Topics included the congressional schedule, comity among members, partisanship at the congressional committee level, the role of the president in bridging disagreements, electoral and redistricting reform, public input and social media, and the budget process. The panelists took questions from audience members, Twitter, and Facebook. "Can Congress Work in an Era of Hyper-Partisanship?" was part of the first of a series of "National Conversations on American Unity." It was the inaugural event of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Commission on Political Reform, held at the Ronald Reagan Library in partnership with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and [USA Today]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311351-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311351-2 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:56:34 GMT Members of the Commission on Political Reform discussed the causes and consequences of extreme polarization of the American political process. The event opened with a video presentation highlighting hyper-partisanship. Topics included bipartisan fixes for hyper-partisanship, voter apathy, campaign costs, and the filibuster. Susan Page moderated this town hall meeting at the Ronald Reagan Library. She read audience tweets, Facebook questions, and the results of live Web polls throughout event. This was the first of a series of "National Conversations on American Unity." It was the inaugural event of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Commission on Political Reform, held in partnership with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and [USA Today]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311351-1 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:56:53 GMT Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) gave her farewell address to the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309935-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309935-5 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:27:42 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 Witnesses testified on a bill to provide tax incentives for small businesses, and to assist and bolster the entrepreneurial community. The committee examined legislative proposals and programs geared by Small Business Administration, along with the Success Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309674-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309674-1 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:54:05 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-1 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:30:05 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 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307225-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307225-2 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:16:28 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 Witnesses testified about energy policy and the U.S. tax code. Among the issues they addressed were ways in which the tax code affects the energy sector, ways in which different energy industries are taxed, and reducing dependence on foreign energy sources. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306551-1 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 03:37:39 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306225-1 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:30:02 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 Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) gave the commencement address to the 2012 graduating class of the University of Southern Maine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306120-1 Mon, 28 May 2012 20:38:23 GMT At 2:15pm, the Senate will take a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S J Res 36. If the motion is defeated, there will likely be several roll call votes related to S 1789, the Postal Service overhaul bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305633-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305633-2 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:15:09 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 Secretary Sebelius testified about the fiscal year 2013 Health and Human Services budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304436-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:59:17 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 Intelligence leaders testified at an annual hearing about security threats facing the U.S. at home and abroad. Among the issues they discussed were al-Qaida, Iran, Pakistan, and cyber threats. National Intelligence Director James Clapper told the committee that al-Qaida had been weakened but remained a threat,and warned that the U.S. still faced significant threats from terrorist organizations, foreign entities, and computer hackers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304048-1 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:41:46 GMT The Senate convened for an end-of-the-year Saturday session to pass an extension to a cut of the Social Security payroll tax, and other business including extending disaster relief and funding other agencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303285-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303285-1 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:59:35 GMT The Senate convened with a period of morning business and thereafter, proceeded to concurrent consideration of S.J.Res.10 and S.J.Res.24, joint resolutions proposing balanced budget amendments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303159-1 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:00:42 GMT Maine Senator Olympia Snowe delivered the weekly Republican address, focusing on a balanced budget amendment proposal before the U.S. Senate. She talked about the need to reduce the deficit to improve the U.S.'s financial health and promote national security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302994-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302994-102 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:22:00 GMT The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to consider the nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Varadaraj Pai to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302924-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302924-1 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:38:12 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302146-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302146-1 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:02:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301855-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301855-1 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:00:12 GMT The Senate Select Intelligence Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Matt Olsen to be director of the National Counterterrorism Center. His remarks focused on counterterrorism strategy, global threats from terrorist organizations, and operations at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300714-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300714-1 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:08:18 GMT The Senate Finance Committee held a "mock" markup hearing to debate amendments to free trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia, 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/300364-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300364-2 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:03:25 GMT In this portion of the Senate Finance Committee "mock" markup , members entertained amendments to the Panama and Columbia free trade agreements. The Finance Committee considered the bills during a "mock" markup because Congress cannot offer amendments to the final implementing bills submitted by the administration under the Trade Promotion Authority Act - also known as "fast track" - procedures. Committee mock markups are the only opportunities for Congress to offer amendments to administration proposals. Following administration review of any amendments that the Finance and Ways and Means Committees approve on the draft implementing bills, final versions of the implementing bills will be submitted to Congress for an up-or-down vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300364-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300364-3 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:38:31 GMT The Senate Select Intelligence Committee held a hearing on the nomination of General David Petraeus to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Among the topics hie addressed were operations in Afghanistan, the handling of captured al-Qaida militants, and the future of drone attacks in Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300180-1 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:42:24 GMT The Senate Commerce Committee held a nomination hearing for John Bryson to be secretary, and Terry Garcia deputy secretary of the Commerce Department. Mr. Bryson said that businesses were too often stifled by unnecessary government regulations. He also explained his past support for regulating carbon emissions through a cap and trade system and offered his opinion on an ongoing dispute between the National Labor Relations Board and Boeing. Senate Republicans had threatened to block Mr. Bryson's confirmation until the completion of several free trade agreements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300127-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300127-1 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:56:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299950-1 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:29:48 GMT Witnesses testified on a bill to address high unemployment among military veterans. The proposed legislation established training and assistance programs for veterans entering the civilian workforce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299935-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299935-1 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:24 GMT Witnesses testified on the implementation of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. The committee reviewed the act's implementation and whether it was helping small businesses. The Act called for $12 billion in tax cuts for small business, increased access to capital, and strengthened the core mission of the Small Business Administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299601-1 Thu, 19 May 2011 14:04:30 GMT Oil and gas industry executives testified on ending tax breaks for the largest multinational oil and gas companies. Senate Democrats and the Obama administration had proposed ending $21 billion in subsidies for oil companies as a budget deficit reduction measure. The executives said the plan would do little to reduce gas prices and hurt their exploration efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299469-1 Fri, 13 May 2011 00:22:54 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299322-1 Wed, 04 May 2011 14:00:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299048-1 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:30:48 GMT After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond 11 a.m.), Senate will begin consideration of H.R. 4, Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act. At approximately 12 noon, Senate will vote on or in relation to an amendment offered by Senator Menendez, to be followed by a vote on passage of the bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298844-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298844-1 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:00:30 GMT Democratic and Republican women senators paid tribute to former House member Geraldine Ferraro, the first female vice presidential candidate. She was the running mate to Democrat Walter Mondale in 1984. She died March 26, 2011, of blood cancer. She was 75. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298720-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298720-6 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:46:06 GMT Brief signal loss at 1340. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298601-1 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:01:06 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298547-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298547-1 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:30:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298527-1 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:31:54 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298501-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298501-2 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:15:36 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298501-1 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:00:18 GMT Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood testified on his department's 2012 budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298379-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298379-1 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:33:42 GMT The nation's top intelligence leaders testified about security threats facing the nation at home and abroad. They focused on terrorist threats, nuclear proliferation, cybercrime, and unrest in the Middle East. National Intelligence Director James Clapper commented on Egypt's political unrest saying that the Muslim Brotherhood probably did not favor the peace treaty with Israel but is only one voice in the emerging politics of the nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298050-1 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:51:30 GMT Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified about the President's $891 billion 2012 spending request for her department. Senators asked questions about implementing the new health care law, as well as the rising costs to states of the low income health care program Medicaid. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298025-1 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:56:42 GMT The Senate convened on the opening day of the 112th Congress. Debate focused on Senate rules governing filibusters and the practice of placing secret holds on nominations. At the end of the day, the Senate recessed indefinitely in order to extend the legislative day to allow negotiations on new rules. Changes to the rules that govern the Senate require only a simple majority on the first legislative day on which the Senate convenes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297302-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297302-1 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:00:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294819-1 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:30:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294688-1 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:30:36 GMT