http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/44329 Adam Smith'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, 19 Jun 2013 09:51:23 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=44329&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/44329 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313227-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313227-1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:24 GMT One Minute Speeches H.R. 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Buck McKeon / Armed Services Committee) The Rule provides for no further general debate, makes in order the following amendments and allows for the Chairman to offer amendments en bloc: A full list of the 172 amendments made in order can be found HERE Special Order Speeches http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313226-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313226-2 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:23 GMT Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 634 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Michael Grimm / Financial Services Committee) 2) H.R. 2167 - Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Denny Heck / Financial Services) 3) H.R. 742 - Swap Data Repository and Clearing House Indemnification Correction Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Rick Crawford / Agriculture Committee) 4) H.R. 1038 - Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa / Agriculture Committee) H.R. 1256 - Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Scott Garrett / Financial Services / Agriculture Committee) Begin Consideration of H.R. 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (General Debate Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Buck McKeon / Armed Services Committee) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313225-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313225-2 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:59:50 GMT The House Armed Services Committee marked up the fiscal year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act for the Defense Department, national security programs, and overseas contingency operations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313168-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313168-1 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:03:28 GMT The House Armed Services Committee marked up the fiscal year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act for the Defense Department, national security programs, and overseas contingency operations. This portion of the hearing was joined in progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313168-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313168-2 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:11:37 GMT House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) talked about an array of defense issues. Topics included U.S. response to reports of Syria's use of chemical weapons, differences between Iraq in 2003 and Syria in 2013, and the Boston Marathon bombings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312368-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312368-1 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:00:42 GMT Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) talked about the impact of "sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending.*Sequestration was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. Representative Smith also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311247-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311247-5 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:25:31 GMT Witnesses testified on allegations of sexual misconduct by basic training instructors at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. General Mark Welsh, Air Force chief of staff, said the service was committed to getting rid of sexual misconduct within its ranks and the problem had become a "cancer" for the Air Force. General Edward Rice provided an update on the investigation. The second panel included first-hand accounts of being sexually assaulted from retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Cindy McNally and former Air Force Technical Sergeant Jennifer Norris. David Lisak spoke about his work as a forensic consultant on rape cases in the military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310552-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310552-1 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:04:39 GMT At about 12:30 p.m., the House began debate on the rule for the defense authorization conference report. At about 1:30 p.m, the House began debate on the rule for the two Plan B-related measures. At about 2:30 p.m. the House took its first series of roll call votes on the two rules. At about 3:30 p.m. the House debated the defense authorization conference report. At about 4:40 p.m. the House debated HR 6684, the sequester/spending reduction bill. At about 6:30 p.m., the House took its second series of roll call votes of the day: final adoption of the defense authorization conference report, and possible motion to recommit, and final passage of HR 6684, the sequester/spending reduction bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310044-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310044-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:00:08 GMT Witnesses testified about the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda's involvement in the eastern Congo, where U.N. Security Council experts had alleged Rwandan support of rebels against the Congolese army. The rebel group M23 was terrorizing people in Eastern Congo. Among the issues discussed was the effectiveness of the U.N. mission in the Congo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310030-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310030-2 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 04:31:11 GMT State and Defense Department officials testified on the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda's involvement in the eastern Congo, where U.N. Security Council experts had alleged Rwandan support of rebels against the Congolese army. They spoke about violence from the rebel group M23 which was terrorizing people in Eastern Congo. Among the issues discussed were the role of ivory poaching and U.S. federal budget issues that could limit resources available to assist Congo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310030-1 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:49:52 GMT The House Rules Committee met to set guidelines for the floor debate on defense programs and on House Speaker John Boehner's amendment to H.J.Res. 66. The amendment would avoid the impending "fiscal cliff" increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310036-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310036-1 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:31:18 GMT Leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees spoke to reporters after finishing negotiations on a $633 billion Defense Programs bill for fiscal year 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310015-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310015-1 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:07:43 GMT The U.S House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309914-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309914-2 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:00:49 GMT The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309726-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309726-1 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:00:53 GMT Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) reacted to former CIA director General David Petraeus' testimony on the investigation of the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309497-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309497-5 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 03:28:49 GMT Officials testified about automatic budget cuts scheduled for January 2013, known as sequestration. They focused on planning for sequestration, likely impact of the budget cuts on military preparedness and morale, programs likely to be affected most, and the need for quick resolution of the problem if Congress were to act to prevent sequestration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308288-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308288-1 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:15:59 GMT Jeffrey Zients and Ashton Carter testified on the effects of automatic budget cuts on Defense Department and other government programs. The cuts, also known as sequestration, were part of the 2011 debt ceiling agreement and were scheduled for January 2013 unless Congress passed $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. Among the programs discussed were base support services for military families and veterans, funding for civilian investments, training for troops in Afghanistan, the Federal Aviation Administration, food and workplace safety inspections, and the National Weather Service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307342-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307342-1 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:04:18 GMT On Thursday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307259-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307259-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:00:02 GMT Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Secretary of Veteran Affairs Eric Shinseki discussed ways to more effectively reintroduce those in the armed forces back into civilian life. The joint committee hearing was called to elaborate on the highest level of suicide from members of the armed forces in more than a decade, on average one per day. Topics included improvement of psychological tests, veteran unemployment, increased interaction with veterans, and better communication between the Departments of Defense and Veteran Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307243-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:01:32 GMT House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) talked about sequestration, defense spending, U.S. policy toward Syria, national security leaks, and other military issues. Following the interview journalists commented on his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307140-1 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:59:52 GMT Defense industry executives testified on the possible effects on the private sector of sequestration, automatic across-the-board budget cuts Congress enacted as part of the August 2011 agreement to raise the debt ceiling. They warned of dire economic consequences, such as job losses and layoffs, if sequestration were allowed to be implemented. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307131-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:33:34 GMT Defense Authorization http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306033-1 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:01:22 GMT Legislative business: Amendments to Defense Authorization http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306023-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306023-2 Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:23 GMT Legislative Business One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.R. 4970 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate H.R. 5740 - To extend the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) Begin Consideration of H.R. 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (General Debate Rule, One Hour of Debate) Postponed Votes on Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 4119 - Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 2) H.R. 2621 - Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act 3) H.R. 2745 - To amend the Mesquite Lands Act of 1986 to facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan for the Virgin River in Clark County, Nevada, as amended 4) H.Res. 568 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability, as amended http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306022-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306022-2 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:12 GMT The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national security programs, and $88 billion for overseas contingency operations. Among the topics they addressed were the detainee situation at Guantánamo Bay, U.S. relations with Pakistan and Iran, funding for missile defense, the impact of automatic defense cuts, and the acquisition of weapons. This was the fourth of four parts of the day-long hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-4 Thu, 10 May 2012 04:06:33 GMT The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national security programs, and $88 billion for overseas contingency operations. Among the topics they addressed were the detainee situation at Guantánamo Bay, U.S. relations with Pakistan and Iran, funding for missile defense, the impact of automatic defense cuts, and the acquisition of weapons. This was the second of four parts of the day-long hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-2 Wed, 09 May 2012 18:52:27 GMT The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national security programs, and $88 billion for overseas contingency operations. Among the topics they addressed were the detainee situation at Guantánamo Bay, U.S. relations with Pakistan and Iran, funding for missile defense, the impact of automatic defense cuts, and the acquisition of weapons. This was the first of four parts of the day-long hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-1 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:03:19 GMT The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national security programs, and $88 billion for overseas contingency operations. Among the topics they addressed were the detainee situation at Guantánamo Bay, U.S. relations with Pakistan and Iran, funding for missile defense, the impact of automatic defense cuts, and the acquisition of weapons. This was the third of four parts of the day-long hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-3 Wed, 09 May 2012 23:33:55 GMT Representative Adam Smith (D-WA), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, talked about his expectations for fiscal year 2013 defense spending. He also discussed recent military issues in the news, including Afghanistan, Syria, and U.S. detention policy. 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/305644-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305644-4 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:52:43 GMT Officials testified about events in Syria, including recent violence against protestors, the state of a cease-fire brokered by the United Nations general secretary, and regional security issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305481-1 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:02:19 GMT Witnesses testified on Korean peninsula security, specifically the issue of whether or not a satellite North Korea plans to launch in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War is a cover for a long-range missile test. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305161-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305161-1 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:30:46 GMT General John Allen and Undersecretary James Miller testified on operations in Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed were the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country by 2014, as well as the killing of Afghan civilians by an American soldier. General Allen said the mission in Afghanistan was on-track, and expressed confidence in the 2014 withdrawal deadline, saying he had seen no indication from the Obama administration of a push to speed up the withdrawal. He downplayed Afghan President Hamid Karzai's recent call for foreign troops to withdraw to their bases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304961-1 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:00:28 GMT General Ray Odierno and John McHugh testified on the fiscal year 2013 Army budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304483-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304483-1 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:01:40 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the 2013 military budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304437-1 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:01:28 GMT Matt Wasniewski presented a history of African Americans who have served in Congress, using images from the Web site, "Black Americans in Congress." He also responded to questions. Then former Congressman Ron Dellums (D-CA), a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, talked about his own experiences. This Avoice briefing at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., was sponsored by Representative Frederica Wilson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304356-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304356-1 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:59:40 GMT Conference Report on H.R. 1540 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Conference Report Rule, One Hour of Debate) Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 2719 2) H.R. 443 3) H.R. 1466 4) S. 278 2) H.R. 1264 3) H.R. 3421 - Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act 4) H.R. 886 - United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act 5) H.R. 1905 - Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2011 6) H.R. 2105 - Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act of 2011 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303193-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303193-2 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:06 GMT Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 2055 - Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 1540 - H.R. 10 - Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011 (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: H.R. 1254 - Synthetic Drug Control Act (Suspension, 1) H.R. 944 - To eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, provide management consistency by incorporating the rocks and small islands along the coast of Orange County, California, into the California Coastal National Monument managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and meet the original Congressional intent of preserving Orange County's rocks and small islands, and for other purpose 2) S. 535 - Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act 3) H.R. 2360 - POWER Act 4) H.R. 2351 - North Cascades National Park Service Complex Fish Stocking Act 5) H.R. 1560 - 6) S.683 - Box Elder Utah Land Conveyance Act 7) S.Con.Res. 32 - http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303059-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303059-2 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:00:18 GMT One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.Res. 364 - Designating room HVC 215 of the Capitol Visitor Center as the "Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room" (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) H.Res. 477 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3463) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) the Regulatory Flexibility Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3010) the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 (Special Rule, One Hour of Debate) H.R. 3094 - Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: (Ten Minutes Each) Rep. Tim Bishop Amendment Rep. Leonard Boswell Amendment Rep. Timothy Walz Amendment Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302933-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302933-2 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:00:42 GMT The House considered conference report to 1st minibus spending package and rules for debate to a balanced budget amendment http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302753-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302753-2 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:00:54 GMT The Joint Chiefs of Staff representing the four major military services appeared before the House Armed Services Committee to speak against additional defense cuts or sequestration. They said such action would hurt national security and could cost lives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302457-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302457-1 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:32:24 GMT House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adams Smith (D-WA) talked about his committee's recommendations to the joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included Syria and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302289-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302289-3 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:38:58 GMT Witnesses testified on lessons learned by the Department of Defense over the preceding decade, and gave a comprehensive assessment of how those lessons might be applied in the future in light of anticipated reductions in defense spending. This was General Dempsey's first appearance as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302046-1 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:00:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302039-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302039-2 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:00:36 GMT House members debated U.S. military intervention in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300143-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300143-6 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:06:30 GMT House Armed Service Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith talked about the Obama administration's plan for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the House vote Friday on Libya, and the defense spending bill, which will be the first order of business after the July 4, 2011, break. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300216-1 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:03:40 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300143-1 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:00:27 GMT Michelle Flournoy and Admiral Mike Mullen testified about President Obama's Afghanistan troop reduction plan. Admiral Mullen said he supported the president's plan to reduce U.S. troops in Afghanistan, but that the "president's decisions are more aggressive and incur more risk than I was originally prepared to accept." He later added "if the strategy if it's not working in a year or two, it needs to be reassessed" and that "we're now paying the price for walking away in 1989" from Pakistan and Afghanistan. The president's plan called for 10,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan to return home by the end of the year and a total of 33,000 troops by the end of the next summer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300192-1 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:46:48 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299769-1 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:02:07 GMT Patrick Conroy opened the session with his first prayer as House chaplain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299718-1 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:00:48 GMT