http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/6411 Christopher 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) Sun, 26 May 2013 07:32:19 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=6411&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/6411 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Experts in the science, prevention, and treatment of malaria testified on their efforts in fighting the disease over the prior decade in Africa, and with global health, global human rights, and international organizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312814-1 Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:00 GMT H.R. 45 - To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Closed Rule, Two Hours of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Michele Bachmann / Energy and Commerce Committee / Education and the Workforce Committee / Ways and Means Committee) Special Order Speeches http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312667-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312667-2 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:41 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312248-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312248-2 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:00:34 GMT Robin Kelly was sworn in as the representative of the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois, making the whole number of the House to be 433. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311977-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311977-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:01:55 GMT The U.S. House of Representatives renewed the Violence Against Women Act through 2018 by a 286-138 margin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311167-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311167-1 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:01:12 GMT The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310868-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310868-2 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:00:15 GMT Members of Congress and anti-abortion activists spoke at the annual "March for Life" rally, marking the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court's [Roe v. Wade] decision legalizing abortion in the United States. The annual rally was held on the National Mall. At the conclusion, the activists marched to the Supreme Court steps. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and Representative *Dan Lipinski (D-IL) spoke by pre-recorded video. Tributes to Nellie Gray, the founder of March for Life who died in August 2012, included a four-minute video and a prayer intoned by orthodox bishops. The National Anthem was performed by Sounds of Liberty from Liberty University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310610-1 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:54:28 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. The secretary faced questions about why there were not more security assets on the ground prior to the attack and why the Obama administration initially attributed the violence to an anti-Muslim video produced in the U.S. Part 2 is continued in program identification number 310545-101. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310545-1 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:34:28 GMT The House passed a bill on pandemic preparedness. A letter of resignation from Representative Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) was read. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310491-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310491-3 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:01:17 GMT The House debated Representative Frelinghuysen's amendment to the Hurricane Sandy disaster assistance bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310341-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310341-5 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:13:18 GMT The House passed a bill that would provide relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310341-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310341-2 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:01:24 GMT The House Rules Committee met to set guidelines for the floor debate on H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013, a bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. The Senate had passed the $60 billion Hurricane Sandy relief funding requested by President Obama before the end of the 112th Congress. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Harold Rogers (R-KY) proposed $17 billion in Hurricane Sandy relief funding and House Republicans proposed a number of amendments, including those that would require billions of dollars in aid to be offset by spending cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310357-1 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:01:06 GMT Members of the U.S. House of Representatives debated the Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310211-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310211-4 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:33:54 GMT The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 41, which provides additional funding for the National Flood insurance program. The $9.7 billion funding was mostly scheduled to be used for payments to Hurricane Sandy flood victims. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310211-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310211-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:00:48 GMT Members of the New York and New Jersey delegations spoke to the press after a meeting with House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor. They reported that a bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy would be one of the first orders of business of the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310194-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310194-1 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:41:31 GMT Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), House Minority Leader Pelosi (D-CA), and other members spoke about House Speaker John Boehner's decision the previous day to pull a bill providing Hurricane Sandy relief funding from consideration after the "fiscal cliff" vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-8 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:40:37 GMT The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310181-1 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:00:33 GMT Members of the U.S. House of Representatives urged that the House proceed with a relief package for victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310149-15 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310149-15 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:10:58 GMT In an unusual New Year's Day session of the lame-duck 112th Congress, the House considered the rule and debated the "fiscal cliff" agreement (HR 8) passed by the Senate earlier that morning. The measure passed 257-167. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310149-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310149-3 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:40:34 GMT State Department Deputy Secretaries William Burns and Thomas Nides testified on the findings of a report on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. They detailed security failures that led to the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309993-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309993-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:02:40 GMT Witnesses 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. State Department official Johnnie Carson defended U.S. policy in the region and said that the Obama administration had worked closely with international partners to resolve crises in the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309893-1 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:14:53 GMT Domestic and advocacy group officials testified about autism. Among the topics they discussed were efforts to increase awareness and understanding of the disease, the cost of the disease, limited public health resources, and public health policy. Representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) denied a link between rising autism rates and vaccinations. Representative Burton showed a video about research on the effect of mercury on the brain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309672-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309672-1 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:01:18 GMT Members of Congress from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware spoke about damage and ongoing recovery from Hurricane Sandy. During their comments several members showed photographs of destruction to businesses, personal property, and beaches in their districts and states. Senator Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held back tears as she told stories of families who lost children to the storm. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309673-1 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:43:54 GMT The House convened for a legislative session. Business included debating the normalization of trade relations with Russia, including the possibility of sanctions if human rights violations would be discovered. Donald M. Payne, Jr., was sworn in to the seat that his father occupied for 12 terms before dying of cancer earlier in the year and then addressed the House. The chair announced that the whole number of the House was 434. The House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The House passed HR 2453, the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309465-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309465-3 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:06:31 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308080-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308080-3 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:00:35 GMT H.R. 8 - Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (Structured Rule) 1) H.R. 1905 - Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 2) H.Con.Res. 127 - Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived 3) H.R. 4273 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012 4) H.R. 897 - Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act of 2011 5) H.R. 5797 - Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act of 2012 6) H.R. 3158 - Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act 7) H.R. 1171 - Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012, as amended 8) H.R. 2446 - RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act of 2011 9) H.R. 3187 - March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act of 2011, as amended 10) H.R. 4104 - Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307289-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307289-2 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:00:13 GMT Legislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307288-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307288-4 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:46:10 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307040-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307040-3 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:00:57 GMT 12p One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.R. 5743 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: 10 minutes of debate each) Rep.Rogers (MI) Manager's Amendment Rep.Thompson Amendment Reps Conyers / Ellison / Lee (CA) Amendment Rep. Sam Farr Amendment Rep. Henry Cuellar Amendment Rep. Janice Hahn Amendment Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #3 Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #4 Reps. Sue Myrick / Frank Wolf Amendment H.R. 5854 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (Open Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules. Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4348 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II Postponed Vote on H.R. 3541 - Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2012, as amended (Suspension) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306317-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306317-2 Wed, 30 May 2012 19:31:47 GMT Witnesses testified on ongoing developments concerning Chen Guancheng case, the blind Chinese human rights activist seeking asylum in the United States after trying to escape persecution in China. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306015-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306015-1 Tue, 15 May 2012 17:02:43 GMT The House worked on commerce, justice and science appropriations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305913-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305913-2 Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:24 GMT Witnesses testified at an emergency hearing on recent developments concerning Chinese blind dissident Chen Guangcheng, who escaped from his 19 month house arrest to the U.S. Embassy in China. They also talked about his legal advocacy work in China and human rights abuses in the country. During the hearing Chen Guangcheng spoke by telephone, through an interpreter, to the hearing and requested a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. After escape from home confinement, Chen met with the U.S. ambassador and administration officials at the American Embassy in Beijing and received medical treatment. After staying at the embassy for six days, U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to let him live safely in China with his family. Hours after Chen left the U.S. Embassy for a hospital checkup, he informed the U.S. that he and his family felt threatened and wanted to go abroad. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305814-1 Thu, 03 May 2012 18:03:03 GMT A ceremony was held honoring Representative Donald Payne (D-NJ), who died on March 6, 2012, from colon cancer at the age of 77. Following Presentation of the Colors and invocation, congressional members, his son and brother, and Vice President Joe Biden spoke of Representative Payne's life and career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305653-1 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:07:30 GMT Witnesses testified on U.S. policy toward North Korea and possible security risks posed by the country's new regime, and a recent failed rocket launch. They also talked about China's support of North Korea, food aid programs, and the likelihood of further missile launches and nuclear tests. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305524-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305524-1 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:49:21 GMT One Minute Speeches (5 per side) Complete Consideration of H.R. 3606 - Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Stephen Fincher / Financial Services Committee) The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the remaining amendments: Rep. Patrick McHenry Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Reps. Brad Miller / David Schweikert Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. David Schweikert Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Michael Capuano Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Gary Peters Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Lois Capps Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. David Loebsack Amendment (10 minutes of debate) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304726-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304726-2 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:47:15 GMT Representatives voted on H.R. 4105, the tariffs for non-market economies bill. They paid tribute to Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ), who died earlier in the day of cancer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304724-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304724-2 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:01:09 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on her department's fiscal year 2013 budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304614-1 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:32:28 GMT One Minute Speeches (15 per side) Complete Consideration of H.R. 3408 - Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Doug Lamborn / Natural Resources Committee / Energy and Commerce Committee) The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the remaining amendments: Reps. Mike Thompson / Lynn Woolsey Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Reps. Holt / Bass / Dingell / Dold / Gerlach / Murphy (CT) / Kind Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Colleen Hanabusa Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Doc Hastings Amendment #157 (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Edward Markey Amendment #53 (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Edward Markey Amendment #54 (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Raul Labrador Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Reps. Scalise / Bonner/Landry/Miller (FL)/ Palazzo / Southerland / Olson / Richmond Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Special Order Speeches http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304454-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304454-3 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:16:54 GMT The wives of Chinese dissidents testified on their husbands' stories before the commission on China's human rights abuses. Geng Ho detailed some of the horrific abuses endured by her husband, Gao Zhisheng, a Chinese attorney who took politically sensitive cases and was imprisoned for subversion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304416-1 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:29:46 GMT Elected officials, clergy, and activists held their annual March for Life rally on the National Mall marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in [Roe v. Wade]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303831-1 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:35:23 GMT Among the measures considered in the House were the Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act and the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303817-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303817-101 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:31:11 GMT One Minute Speeches Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.Res. 497 - To provide for the placement of a statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the United States Capitol 2) Senate Amendment to H.R. 2056 - To instruct the Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study the impact of insured depository institution failures, and for other purposes 3) Senate Amendment to H.R. 1801 - Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act (Sponsored by Rep. Chip Cravaack / Homeland Security Committee) 4) Senate Amendment to H.R. 1059 - To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes 5) Senate Amendment to H.R. 515 - Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303273-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303273-2 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:00:36 GMT Witnesses testified on the future of drug and vaccine development, as well as the challenges to ensuring the availability, affordability and safe distribution of anti-malarial medicines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303003-1 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:02:18 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on U.S. foreign policy. Topics included Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, israel-Palestin relations, and Russia, India, and Cuba. Among her comments she cautioned against the U.S. cutting spending in Afghanistan and Paksitan, saying that stability in the region is critical to U.S. security. The portion of the hearing was joined in progress due a pro forma Senate session. Part 1 is viewable using program identification number 302353-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302353-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302353-101 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302060-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302060-4 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:18:48 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302060-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302060-2 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:30:00 GMT North Korean prisoner camp survivors testified before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights. The hearing took place as U.S. Special Envoy for North Korea Robert King met with South Korean officials, reportedly trying to get an agreement on resuming food aid to the North. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301652-1 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:19:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301598-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301598-3 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:34:06 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301499-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301499-2 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:00:42 GMT Representative Christopher Smith (R-NJ) talked about how the U.S. is addressing the famine in Somalia and the Islamist Shabab group, tensions between Sudan and South Sudan, and U.S. foreign aid to Africa and elsewhere in an era of tightening budgets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300911-1 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:03:49 GMT