http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/4004 Benjamin Cardin'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, 25 May 2013 11:00:07 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=4004&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/4004 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} 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/312878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312878-1 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:04:09 GMT The Senate convened and proceeded to executive session to consider the nomination of Ernest J. Moniz to be secretary of energy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312793-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312680-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 18:15:10 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then resumed consideration of S. 601, the water resources development bill. The Senate also considered two judicial nominations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312643-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 13:29:35 GMT Panelists talked about the state of the economy and the impact of public debt on business markets. Among the issues they addressed were the pace of business investment in the economy and ways in which postal and carrier businesses reflect challenges faced by other businesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312451-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312451-7 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:30:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-2 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:15:34 GMT Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) discussed current issues before Congress including gun sale background checks, immigration reform, and the President's budget. He also discussed tensions with North Korea from his perspective as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312145-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312145-5 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:34:31 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312160-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312160-2 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:16:12 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 U.S. Senate convenes to resume consideration of S Con Res 8, the budget resolution for fiscal 2014, offered by Budget Committee Chairman Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:00:16 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of S. Con. Res, 8, the Budget Resolution for fiscal 2014 offered by Budget Committee Chair Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311654-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:00:05 GMT The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 9. a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of September 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311473-1 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:30:18 GMT Witnesses testified on U.S. policy toward North Korea. Earlier in the day, North Korea threatened a pre-emptive nuclear attack on the United States in retaliation for new United Nations sanctions. WITNESSES: Panel One: Glyn T. Davies, special representative for North Korea policy, Department of State Panel Two: Stephen W. Bosworth, dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Medford, Mass. Robert G. Joseph, senior scholar, National Institute for Public Policy Joseph DeTrani, president, Intelligence and National Security Alliance http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311371-1 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:18:13 GMT The Senate convened and resumed consideration of John Brennan's nomination to become CIA director. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311376-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311376-1 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:00:09 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311331-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311331-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:16:06 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 The Senate convened for a period of morning business. The Senate also confirmed the nomination of Jack Lew as secretary of the treasury on a vote of 71 to 26. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311220-1 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:00:14 GMT Robert Greenstein and Douglas Holtz-Eakin testified on the U.S. economic and budgetary outlook. Hr. Holtz-Eakin cited entitlement spending as an area needing reform. Mr. Greenstein recommended a more gradual approach to spending cuts than the automatic budget sequestration scheduled for March 1, 2013. Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf was present as scheduled but provided only written testimony due to time constraints. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311181-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311181-1 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:01:53 GMT The Senate confirmed former Senator Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense with a 58-41 vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311182-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311182-2 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:16:01 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. Members did not pass a measure to invoke cloture on debate of former Senator Chuck Hagel's nomination as secretary of defense. The 58 to 40 vote did not meet the 60 vote requirement to invoke cloture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311006-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311006-1 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:00:48 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 Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) spoke with federal workers at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland about looming budget cuts through the sequestration process. Sen. Cardin said that it was "unlikely" that an alternative to the severe budget cuts called for in sequestration would be avoided before the March 1st deadline. Sequestration calls for across-the board cuts to government agencies totaling $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years, with $1.6 billion coming out of the NIH budget. Sen. Cardin told NIH employees to "put a face on and personalize what you do" saying that people are not attacking federal workers but government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310899-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310899-1 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:31:27 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 and was scheduled to vote on renewal of the Violence Against Women Act at 5:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310761-1 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:00:02 GMT Alabama, California and Louisiana Port Authority officials testified about the state of U.S. ports and harbors. They urged Congress to change the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) to allow excess funds to be used to update America's ports and harbors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310712-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:28:59 GMT The Senate reconvened for legislative business and confirmed the nomination of Senator John F. Kerry (D-MA) to be secretary of state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310619-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310619-2 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:16:17 GMT Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics he addressed were Iran's nuclear weapon program, Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria. In his opening statement he urged bipartisanship to promote U.S. leadership on matters such as food and energy security and climate change. He also answered questions about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's statements on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Regarding Afghanistan, he said the turnover of U.S. operations in that country was on target to happen in Spring 2013. He was introduced by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of State Clinton, and Senator John McCain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310497-1 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:06:04 GMT The Senate re-convened from recess to continue as if the first legislative day of the session. Members voted on Senate rules and use of the filibuster. The Senate adjourned for the first time in the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310591-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310591-2 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:01:50 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. During her testimony, she choked up as she spoke of comforting the victims' families and grew angry at accusations that the Obama administration misled the country over whether the Benghazi incident stemmed from a protest. She also depicted the incident as part of a long history of such violence, and the result of regional instability since the "Arab Spring" of popular revolutions that began in 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310496-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:02:57 GMT The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) held a field hearing on mortgage policy with consumer groups, industry stakeholders, and financial experts. CFPB Director Richard Cordray unveiled the new CFPB "Ability to Repay" mortgage rule and criteria for qualified mortgages that he said were intended to protect all parties involved. The event, held in Westminster Hall in Baltimore, Maryland, opened with remarks by elected officials followed by Mr. Cordray's remarks, a panel discussion with consumer and industry representatives, and then a period for comments from members of the public. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310307-1 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:39:03 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 and began a period of morning business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310174-1 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:00:30 GMT The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-1 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:00:12 GMT The Senate convened and began consideration of H.R. 5949, the FISA bill. Brian Schatz (D-HI) was sworn in as the replacement for Senator Daniel Inouye, who died on December 17, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310102-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310102-1 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:00:06 GMT Senior State Department officials testified on the September 11, 2012 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya that led to the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. Deputy Secretary Thomas Nides said that several recommendations from the report take effect before the end of 2012, the rest before Secretary of State Clinton's successor would take office in 2013. Deputy Secretary William Burns in his remarks said that officials at the highest levels of the State Department were aware of the "deteriorating security situation" in Libya prior to the attack. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309992-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:03:06 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 Senate considered relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Tributes were made to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who died the previous day. The Senate adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.624, as a mark of further respect to the memory of Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-2 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:16:34 GMT Senators reacted to the shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-10 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:50:49 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. Thereafter, members began consideration of H.R. 1, which was to serve as the vehicle for the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill. At 5 p.m., the Senate turned to executive session to consider the nominations of Fernando Olguin to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Central District of California; and Thomas Durkin to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Illinois. *At 5:30pm, the Senate will take a roll call vote on the Olguin nomination. Senators eulogized Senator Daniel Inouye who died today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-1 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:59:02 GMT Small Business Administration (SBA) employees and local officials from New Jersey and New York testified on the impact to small businesses of Hurricane Sandy. Much of the hearing was focused on the amount SBA takes to process loan applications and disbursements, and SBA loan interest rates. Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer urged Congress to approve supplemental funding for New Jersey and other states affected by Hurricane Sandy, saying that funding was crucial to her city's recovery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309927-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309927-1 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:12:17 GMT Witnesses testified on proposed reforms to the tax code and how incentives for energy efficiency could be implemented in broader tax reform efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309903-1 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:59:29 GMT The Senate convened for morning business until 2 p.m. The time from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. was designated for speeches by and regarding retiring Senators. At 2 p.m., the Senate resumed consideration of S 3637, the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) extension bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309915-1 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:30:11 GMT A bipartisan roup of senators briefed the media on the Magnitsky Act, which targets Russian officials deemed by the U.S. to have violated human rights, as well as the Russia-Moldova trade bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309823-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309823-101 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:47:13 GMT Secretary Shaun Dovovan and Craig Fugate testified on damage and recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. They focused on the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) efforts in support of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), FEMA funds, and preparedness investment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309758-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309758-2 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:46:02 GMT Senators affected by Hurricane Sandy testified about damage and recovery efforts in their states. They focused on the challenges their constituents faced in the aftermath of the storm and the need for increasing funding for mitigation. They also spoke of the need for being more prepared for an increase in similarly severe storms due to global climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309758-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309758-1 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:46:48 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business, with the time equally divided. At about 2 p.m., the Senate began consideration of HR 6156, the Russia/Moldova trade bill. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Michael P. Shea, of Connecticut, to be United States district judge for the District of Connecticut. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309792-1 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:31:20 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of S. 3254, the defense authorization bill. At 5 p.m. the Senate met in executive session to consider the nomination of Paul William Grimm to be a U.S. District Court Judge for the district of Maryland. At 5:30 .m., the Senate took a pair of roll call votes in the following order: * Confirmation of the Grimm nomination; * Cloture on S 3254, the defense authorization bill http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309736-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309736-1 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:59:54 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309719-1 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:15:18 GMT Members of Congress from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware spoke about damage and ongoing recovery from Hurricane Sandy. During their comments several members showed photographs of destruction to businesses, personal property, and beaches in their districts and states. Senator Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held back tears as she told stories of families who lost children to the storm. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-1 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:43:54 GMT The Senate resumed for an hour of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of amendments to S. 3254, the defense authorization bill. The Senate adjourned as a mark of further respect to the memory of former Senator Warren B. Rudman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309684-1 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:30:23 GMT