http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/48508 James Capretta'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 12:48:55 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=48508&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/48508 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Panelists talked about possible Medicare reforms. Topics included premium adjustments according to income, increasing the role of private insurance companies, and restructuring payment to physicians and hospitals. They agreed that Medicare was unsustainable in its currently form. "Reforming Medicare: Fiscal Challenges and Policy Solutions" was a program of Governance Studies at Brookings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312278-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:29:36 GMT Isabel Sawhill and James Capretta debated the merits of cutting domestic programs in order to save money and help the economy. They also addressed sequestration budget cuts and the"fiscal cliff," and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. "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 agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309878-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309878-5 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:19:06 GMT The Medicare Advantage program is an alternative to the FIFA insurance program, offered by private companies, and about 1 of every 4 Medicare recipients take part in the program. The program is more expensive because of subsidies provided by the government and has come under a lot of fire while lawmakers are looking for areas to cut in Medicare. Panelists discussed ways to decrease costs and protect the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308321-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308321-1 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:33:25 GMT Catholic leaders spoke about an Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. They focused on the impact of the mandate on religious institutions and religious freedom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304319-1 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:35:53 GMT The co-authors of [Why Obamacare Is Wrong for America] presented their criticisms of the recently passed national health care legislation. The panelists argued that the new health care plan would restrict coverage, raise insurance costs, and increase the deficit. The panelists, Thomas Miller, Robert Moffit, Grace-Marie Turner, and James Capretta, also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Kristol made opening remarks about the state of health care legislation. This book launch event was held in the First Amendment Lounge of the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298876-1 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:30:07 GMT Witnesses testified about 2010 health care reform legislation and its impact on the federal budget. Among the issues they addressed were the manner and costs of implementation, the impact on health care costs, and other actuarial considerations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297712-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297712-2 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:05:18 GMT Panelists talked about their opposition to the new health care law and strategies to fight the law short of an unlikely repeal of the measure in the 112th Congress. Jim Capretta, who has called the health care the "worst bill ever," talked about its impact on the economy and health care. Other topics included insurance mandates, as well as the administration of doctor practices and hospitals. Following their remarks, panelists answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296712-1 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:01:12 GMT Participants talked to reporters about tax policy and spending by both the federal and state governments. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295111-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295111-1 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:56:00 GMT Panelists looked back at President Clinton's 1993 attempt to overhaul the U.S. care system in comparison to what President Obama is trying in the present. The heads of the Congressional Budget Office and the Health Insurance Association of America back in 1993 are among the speakers. Following the discussion panel members responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288849-1 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:16:17 GMT Committee members and their staff discussed areas of agreement and disagreement between President Clinton's 1998 budget proposal and one recently released by a coalition of House Democrats. Senator Domenici, the committee chair, stated that he hoped the committee would report a balanced budget resolution for the next five years shortly after the Easter recess. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79794-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79794-1 Thu, 20 Mar 1997 11:04:00 GMT