http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/45552 John Thune'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) Mon, 20 May 2013 18:32:01 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=45552&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/45552 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} 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 Witnesses testified on safety and liability issues related to new vehicle technologies, including self-driving cars, driver assistance systems, and communications devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312765-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 03:46:35 GMT Senate leaders, following their weekly party lunches, spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including IRS audits of non-profit groups, Justice Department investigations involving the Associated Press, as well as the talking points on the September 11, 2012 events in Benghazi, Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312750-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312750-2 Tue, 14 May 2013 18:36:50 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 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 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311876-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311876-2 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:15:42 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 continued debate on a continuing resolution to fund the government through the remainder of fiscal year 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311604-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311604-2 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:15:12 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 Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters following weekly party lunches, focusing on various fiscal year 2014 budget proposals and efforts to reduce the deficit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311452-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:39:48 GMT Witnesses testified on the implementation of President Obama's executive order to address cyber threats to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano in her testimony said the executive order was a step forward to addressing the nation's cybersecurity threats but emphasized that the need remains great for comprehensive legislation in the area. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311370-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311370-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:40:34 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 and resumed consideration of the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. The Senate rejected cloture. At approximately 11:45 a.m. (offset time of 1 hour, 17 minutes) Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) began a filibuster of the confirmation of John Brennan as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311354-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311354-1 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:30:12 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 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 convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310979-1 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:00:24 GMT Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters following weekly party lunches about upcoming legislation on the debt ceiling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310661-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310661-1 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:39:30 GMT Senator John Thune (R-SD) delivered the weekly Republican address. He talked about the U.S. economy and budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310625-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310625-102 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:21:13 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 Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters following weekly party lunches, voicing their concern over the growing national debt and deficit. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called President Obama's inaugural address a disappointment, stating that the president's agenda puts the nation back to an "era of liberalism," is "far left of center," and would not garner Republican support. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310536-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:05:10 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 Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke about the "fiscal cliff" negotiations between Congress and the White House. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310142-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310142-1 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:01:07 GMT Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the status of "fiscal cliff" negotiations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310010-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310010-2 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:30:42 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 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 Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters following weekly party lunches about negotiations to avoid the "fiscal cliff," impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said tax increases for the top two-percent would not resolve the "fiscal cliff" issue and would only run the government for less than a week. He also said Senate Democrats have ruled out any spending cuts, particularly dealing with entitlement programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309894-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309894-1 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:49:25 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 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 The Senate convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309657-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309657-1 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:00:27 GMT Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke to reporters following weekly party lunches.*He talked about the "fiscal cliff," and Medicare and Social Security reform.*He and other Senate Republican leaders also criticized Majority Leader Reid's plan to change the rules in the Senate on filibuster reform.* "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement.*"Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was part of the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309646-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309646-1 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:43:37 GMT Senate Republicans spoke to reporters following elections of leadership for the 113th Congress. Leaders-elect Whip John Cornyn, Conference Chairman John Thune, Policy Committee leader John Barrasso, and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Jerry Moran spoke. Senate Minority Leaser McConnell responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309446-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309446-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:44:53 GMT Dave Levinthal and Alexis Simendinger interviewed Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), chair of the Democratic National Committee, about her expectations for that week's election. She joined the interview via video from Davie, Florida. Then Senator John Thune (R-SD), chair of the Republican Conference, was interviewed by telephone from from Waterloo, Iowa. After the interviews, the reporters in the studio discussed their responses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309246-1 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 15:07:36 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer response after a re-air of the vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden (D) and Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI). Telephone lines were open for viewer reaction after a re-air of the vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden (D) and Representative Paul Ryan (R). Interviews from the spin room and video clips from the debate were shown between calls. A video clip was shown of Sean Hannity interviewing former Republican vice presidential candidate Governor Sarah Palin on his Fox News show earlier in the evening and of Chris Matthews interviewing Howard Fineman on MSNBC. Scenes from after the debate in the Norton Center for the Arts and the spin room in Sutcliffe Hall at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, as well as video clips from the debate were shown in the background. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308541-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308541-2 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:02:36 GMT Senate Republicans spoke on the chamber floor about the leadership of Senate Democrats and President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-4 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:11:45 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 The Senate resumed consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308279-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308279-2 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:15:36 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 "We Can Change It" was the theme of the third night of the 2012 Republican National Convention and featured vice presidential candidate Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI). Other featured speakers included Condoleeza Rice; Senators John McCain, John Thune, and current and former Republican governors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307603-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307603-1 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:00:01 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 S.3326, the African Growth and Opportunity Act and Burma Sanctions bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307404-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307404-1 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:29:56 GMT Witnesses testified on at the bankruptcy of MF Global. The panel also reviewed the recent collapse of Peregrine Financial Group, and how customer protections could be strengthened to prevent future misuse of customer funds in the futures markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307369-1 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:37:08 GMT Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke at the opening of Mitt Romney's campaign office in Springfield, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307298-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307298-1 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:07:43 GMT The Senate voted on Democrat and Republican tax cut proposals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307251-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307251-1 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:30:11 GMT Witnesses testified on the effects of the Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 on the television marketplace and consumers twenty years after its passage. The Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 was enacted to promote program diversity, promote market competition, and protect local broadcasts from being marginalized. The hearing was focused on investigating why, even with the law, cable subscriptions continue to increase and cable companies are reporting record 30-40% profit margins. Committee members floated ideas for legislation that may increase cable companies' transparency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307216-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:35:21 GMT Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke on the Senate floor the consequences of allowing tax cuts made during the George W. Bush administration to expire. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307225-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307225-6 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:37:52 GMT