http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/59135 John Isakson'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, 23 May 2013 14:21:10 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=59135&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/59135 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 Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a nominations hearing for five National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) members, including Mark Gaston Pearce for NLRB chair. Much of the hearing related to the constitutionality of President Obama's recessa ppointment of three of the nominees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312797-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:23:59 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 The Senate debated S. 743, Marketplace Fairness Act, for the collection of state sales taxes from online retailers. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be a U.S. circuit judge for the Eighth Circuit and Sylvia Matthews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be director of the Office of Management and Budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312352-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312352-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:29:56 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 Veterans, mental health advocates , and Veterans Affairs (VA) officials testified on their efforts to improve access to and the quality of mental and physical health care services for veterans. Since the start of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq suicide and post traumatic stress disorder rates among veterans had increased significantly. Topics included new VA mental health programs, using smart phone technology to stay connected with veterans after they return home, the stigma of seeking mental health assistance, providing veterans with a sense of mission and peer support in their communities, and alternate mental health approaches. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311617-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311617-1 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:04:00 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 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 Secretary Arne Duncan and state education officials testified on the reforms implemented under "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) state flexibility waivers. Kentucky Education Commissioner Holliday also said that the automatic sequestration spending cuts would deeply affect his state's schools, students, and teachers through loss of jobs and services. NCLB was an education program passed during the George W. Bush administration. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut 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/310877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310877-1 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:02:35 GMT Retirement specialists testified on the state of workers' retirement funds. According to a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee study, the difference between what Americans had saved for retirement and what they should have was $6.6 trillion, and half the population had under $10,000 in savings. Committee Chair Harkin spoke about his proposal for a privately retirement plan that would make it easier for employers to offer retirement plans without additional risk. Witnesses recommended automatic enrollments in work-based plans and increased contributions, especially as people age. Other topics included simplifying the system and financial literacy education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310711-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310711-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:03:45 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) gave his farewell address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310699-1 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:29:58 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 Republican senators spoke on the Senate floor in reaction to President Obama's remarks about negotiations to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-9 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:12:19 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 for a rare Sunday legislative session. The nominations of William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be an assistant attorney general, and of Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an assistant secretary of Housing and Urban Development, were confirmed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310133-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310133-1 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:00:06 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 Senators paid tribute to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who died the previous day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-8 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:39:00 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. Vice President Joe Biden swore in Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) as president pro tempore of the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-1 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:01:03 GMT At 2:15p.m. senators voted to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S 3637. The Senate confirmed the nomination John E. Dowdell, of Oklahoma, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309888-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309888-2 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:16:30 GMT Witnesses testified on political instability in Mali. Government officials and policy researchers said Mali is battling three interrelated - political, security and humanitarian - crises that need the attention of the U.S and international community. Earlier in the year Mali experienced a military coup and northern rebellion. The instability has prompted concerns over Al-Qaeda's presence in the north. Senator Chris Coons chairs this subcommittee while Senator Johnny Isakson serves as the Ranking Member. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309791-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309791-1 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:01:17 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 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308332-1 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:00:05 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 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307435-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307435-2 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:59:33 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 cybersecurity bill http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307368-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307368-1 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:29:39 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 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 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307225-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307225-2 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:16:28 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307225-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:00:02 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307128-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307128-1 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:30:27 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306988-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306988-3 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:18:12 GMT LIVE U.S. SENATE http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306954-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306954-1 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:00:05 GMT Business leaders testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for under- and over-sea travel and commerce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306820-1 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:03:26 GMT Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and officials from Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development spoke about policy solutions for veterans' housing issues. Scott Gould talked about different federal programs aimed at helping veterans get jobs and stay in their homes. Senator Isakson laid out a proposal for getting rid of home mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306735-1 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:56:22 GMT At 11am, resume consideration of the Farm Bill, with final amendment votes and Final passage. Cloture vote on motion to proceed to Flood Insurance Reauthorization http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306710-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306710-1 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:30:12 GMT Former George W. Bush administration officials testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for maritime travel and commerce. The treaty establishes a system for resolving disputes in international waters and recognizes sovereign rights over a country's continental shelf out to 200 nautical miles and beyond if the country can provide evidence to substantiate its claims. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306597-1 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:35:50 GMT At a time to be determined, the Senate will take two roll call votes on the following amendments to S 3240, the farm reauthorization bill. The votes are expected to be motions to table each amendment. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, amendment regarding US sugar policy Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, amendment on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306580-1 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:30:00 GMT Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) talked about his legislation that would do away with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the role of federal government in the housing market. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included partisanship in the Senate, tax policy, NATO's plan for Afghanistan, and his opposition to "micro" unions. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306169-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306169-4 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:34:56 GMT motion to proceed to S 3187, the FDA bill will be adopted as will the Harkin-Enzi substitute amendment, which will serve as the new base bill for purposes of further amendments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306179-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306179-2 Tue, 22 May 2012 18:15:32 GMT Begin consideration of the motion to proceed to S 3187, the FDA user fee reauthorization bill. At 10:30am, the Senate will turn to executive session to consider the following two nominations to the Federal Reserve under an agreement that allows for up to 90 mins of debate on the nominations concurrently: 1.) Jeremy Stein of MA to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve; and 2.) Jerome Powell of MD to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306064-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306064-1 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:05 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter proceeded to consideration of H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank reauthorization bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-1 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:23 GMT Two Ugandans who were abducted by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) testified before a Senate subcommittee on African affairs. One of them Jacob Acaye, was made famous by the Kony video released by an NGO (non-governmental agency) earlier in 2012. Senators also heard from State and Defense Department officials who explained U.S. efforts in the central African region affected by the LRA. The LRA was known for kidnapping women and children for use as sex slaves and child soldiers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305627-1 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:25:47 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 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 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 Senators gave tributes to Senator Barbara Mikulski( D-MD), who became the longest-serving woman in Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305019-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305019-7 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:34:46 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then resumed consideration of HR 3606, the small business capital bill. From 2:30-3:00 p.m. senators paid tributes to Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), who became the longest-serving woman in Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305019-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305019-1 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:30:21 GMT