http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/45738 Susan Collins's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:18:28 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=45738&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/45738 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of S 744, the immigration bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313434-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313434-2 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:15:04 GMT Senior cybersecurity officials testified on their efforts to protect the U.S. from cyber attacks. Much of the hearing focused on leaks revealing the extent of domestic phone surveillance by the National Security Agency (NSA). General Alexander in his testimony defended NSA surveillance programs. He said that he favored providing the public with more information about the programs if disclosure did not damage national security, but that he was unable to explain any details due to their classified status. Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) briefly halted the hearing to respond to a tweet from BuzzFeed reporter Rosie Gray, which read: "@SenatorBarb is trying hard to keep the other senators from asking Gen. Alexander anymore about data mining programs." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313307-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313307-1 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:00:34 GMT Secretary Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey testified on the Defense Department fiscal year 2014 defense budget request. Among the issues discussed were sexual assaults in the military, sequestration and other ways the military plans to achieve cost savings, and contractor Edward Snowden's leak of National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance programs. Secretary Hagel in his testimony said the Pentagon was reviewing all private military contractors and their associated costs in reaction to news reports concerning Mr. Snowden's salary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313284-1 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:58:11 GMT Michael E. Horowitz testified at a Justice Department oversight hearing. In his comments he who confirmed that suspected terrorists boarded a plane recently because the Transportation Security Administration had not been informed of them by the federal government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313190-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313190-2 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:19:06 GMT Attorney Justice Eric Holder testified on the Justice Department's fiscal year 2014 budget request. He also discussed his department's seizure of Associated Press phone records and the IRS targeting conservative groups for investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313190-1 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:09:37 GMT Witnesses testified on the quality of information available to participants in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312904-1 Sat, 25 May 2013 02:37:41 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then resumed consideration of S.954, the farm bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312900-1 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:11 GMT The Senate esumed consideration of S.954, the farm bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312889-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312889-2 Tue, 21 May 2013 18:15:18 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 The Senate convened for a period of morning business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312369-1 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:30:16 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of S 743, the Marketplace Fairness Act, the Internet sales tax bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312369-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312369-2 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:32:03 GMT The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S.649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312205-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312205-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:29:41 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 James Clapper and other intelligence officials testified about current and future threats to the United States. Among the topics they addressed were cybersecurity threats, the Obama administration's counterterrorism policies, and how their agencies might respond to terrorist and other worldwide threats to the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311436-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311436-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:03:21 GMT Obama administration cabinet officials testified on the impact of sequestration on their departments. Some of the services that would be cut included Agriculture Department inspections, airport customs, special education programs, and Transportation Security Administration agents. Secretary Donovan said that veterans receiving housing assistance would be displaced. Secretary Napolitano said that maintaining national security would be huge problem. Travelers passing through customs would face longer wait times. Mr. Werfel said that food inspections would be cut, leading to greater economic pressures and rising food prices. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310989-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310989-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:02:49 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 The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence held a hearing on the nomination of John Brennan to become director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced Deputy National Security Adviser for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Brennan, who had served in the CIA for 25 years. Mr. Brennan defended anti-terrorist attacks by unmanned drones and said lethal strikes were only used as a last resort. He also said that he was not certain the use of water-boarding in interrogations had produced valuable information. Other topics addressed included security leaks and counter-terrorism efforts against al-Qaeda Committee Chair Feinstein stopped the hearing for a few minutes to clear the room after several outbursts from protesters delayed the hearing. Members of the public wishing to return to the hearing had to be screened by Capitol Police. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310803-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310803-1 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:27:19 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 Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair and Ranking Member Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) spoke to reporters about the committee's report on the September 11, 2012, U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Committee members criticized the State Department for failing to adequately protect diplomatic personnel in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310145-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310145-1 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:42:42 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310133-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310133-2 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:49:30 GMT The Senate convened at 2:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:00 p.m. under the provisions of S.Res.612, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Arlen Specter. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309871-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309871-1 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:00:40 GMT Susan Collins (R-ME) paid tribute to retiring Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309820-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309820-5 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:42:11 GMT The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate passed H. R. 6156; A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Mark E. Walker, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309820-1 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:30:54 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 The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the pending nomination of General Joseph Dunford to lead the war in Afghanistan. Topics included war planning, troop levels, safe havens for insurgents in Pakistan, and President Obama's timeline for withdrawal. General Dunford in his testimony said that the U.S. would maintain a military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2014 during the "decade of transition." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309460-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309460-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:49:53 GMT The U.S. Senate continued debate on a bill to expand hunting and fishing on federal lands. Senator John McCain filed a resolution calling for a bipartisan joint investigation into the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya.*The Senate rejected a motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, a bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309440-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309440-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:33:06 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 Secretary Janet Napolitano, FBI Associate Deputy Director Kevin Perkins, and National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Matthew Olsen testified in an annual hearing on security threats and U.S. response. The three areas of concern they identified were commercial aviation, domestic and international violent extremism, and cyber terrorism. Matthew Olsen called the U.S. consulate attack in Libya that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans a terror attack, but an opportunistic attack rather than one of advanced planning. He cautioned that the investigation was ongoing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308260-1 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:04:59 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 General Services Administration (GSA) officials testified on the agency's plans to save money and prevent abuse of funds. Earlier in 2012 the western GSA branch staff was found to have spent more than $800,000 dollars on a conference in Las Vegas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308120-1 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:08:51 GMT Sponsors of the cybersecurity bill spoke with reporters after the legislation failed to clear a procedural vote on the Senate floor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307408-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307408-1 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:31:22 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 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307352-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307352-2 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:15:13 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307260-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:30:10 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 about the performance and operations of the Department of Homeland Security in its first years, as well as the future role of the department. among the topics they addressed were terrorism prevention, international border screening, information sharing with non-federal partners, aviation security, and emergency management. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307027-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307027-1 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:10:28 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chair Martin Dempsey testified on defense spending in light of automatic cuts, known as sequestration, scheduled to go into effect in January 2013. They said the cuts would mean fewer troops, the possible cancellation of major weapons and the disruption of operations around the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306538-1 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:30:35 GMT Secret Service and Homeland Security officials testified on the scandal surrounding Secret Service agent interaction with Colombian prostitutes. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan disputed the notion that agents have routinely engaged in sexual misconduct while on assignment. Homeland Security Department Acting Inspector General Charles Edwards promised a wholly independent investigation of the incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306164-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306164-1 Thu, 24 May 2012 00:01:16 GMT Witnesses testified on the use of dual-use research, which can be used for scientific and medical purposes but can also be quite dangerous if mishandled or used for the purposes of bioterrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305687-1 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:01:58 GMT The Senate continued consideration of the Violence Against Women reauthorization and the postal service bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305652-1 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:30:12 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 will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S 1925, the Violence Against Women reauthorization bill. *At 10:30am, the Senate will resume consideration of S J Res 36, resolution of disapproval regarding the National Labor Relations Board's rules related to union organizing and election procedures for two hours of debate. *At 12:30pm, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S 1925, the Violence Against Women reauthorization bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305633-1 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:59:52 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305578-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305578-5 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:38:52 GMT The convened and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305578-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305578-1 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:59:54 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305539-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305539-2 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:31:18 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. Afterward, members resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S 1725, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305518-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305518-1 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:29:46 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305497-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305497-2 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:15:45 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. *At approx. 11am, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S 1789, a proposed overhaul of the postal service. *At 11:10am, the Senate will take a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the postal service bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305497-1 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:59:33 GMT The Senate continued work on a bill to increase taxes on higher tax brackets. At 11:30 a.m. members took a cloture vote on the bill to repeal tax breaks for oil and gas industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305202-1 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:30:17 GMT