http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/8704 Daniel Akaka'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, 18 May 2013 09:43:17 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=8704&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/8704 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} The Senate convened and began consideration of H.R. 5949, the FISA bill. Brian Schatz (D-HI) was sworn in as the replacement for Senator Daniel Inouye, who died on December 17, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310102-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310102-1 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:00:06 GMT Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) paid tribute to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who passed away December 17, 2012, at age 88. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-17 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-17 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:50:17 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate considered H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:31 GMT Witnesses testified on the accuracy and regulation of consumer credit reports. They discussed were the practices of credit reporting agencies, the low number of consumers who request their credit reports, the impact of medical debt on credit scores, and the dispute process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310025-1 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:06:40 GMT Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) paid tribute to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who died earlier in the day at the age of 88. Senator Inouye was the Senate's most senior member and a Medal of Honor recipient for his service during World War II. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-13 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-13 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:25:37 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. Thereafter, members began consideration of H.R. 1, which was to serve as the vehicle for the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill. At 5 p.m., the Senate turned to executive session to consider the nominations of Fernando Olguin to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Central District of California; and Thomas Durkin to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Illinois. *At 5:30pm, the Senate will take a roll call vote on the Olguin nomination. Senators eulogized Senator Daniel Inouye who died today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309976-1 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:59:02 GMT Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) gave his farewell address to the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309915-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309915-6 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:16:45 GMT The Senate convened for morning business until 2 p.m. The time from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. was designated for speeches by and regarding retiring Senators. At 2 p.m., the Senate resumed consideration of S 3637, the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) extension bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309915-1 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:30:11 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 Richard Cordray gave his semi-annual report to Congress of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Among the issues addressed in the hearing were mortgage rules, the regulation of pre-paid credit cards, the CFPB's Web site, and the bureau's authority under mortgage disclosure. Mr. Cordray told the committee that a 20 percent down payment requirement would not be a part of the bureau's new rules on home mortgages. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308152-1 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:06:57 GMT Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke presented the Federal Reserve Board's semiannual report on monetary policy. In his testimony he said the two main sources of risk to the economy were the European Union debt crisis and impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307092-1 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:42:04 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 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306667-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306667-2 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:15:25 GMT Witnesses testified about the need for foreign language speakers in the military and other parts of government, and the potential implications for national security. Among the topics they addressed were recruiting personnel, providing incentives for foreign language study, and improving educational programs. They also talked about the potential impact of budget cuts on existing efforts to recruit and retain foreign language speakers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306148-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306148-1 Mon, 21 May 2012 18:36:11 GMT Violence Against Women Act At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following judicial nominations for 30 mins. of debate followed by roll call votes on each about noon: -Gregg Jeffrey Costa to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305688-1 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:29:46 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 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 The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of the small business bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304953-1 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:00:12 GMT Witnesses testified on President Obama's fiscal year 2013 budget request for Native American programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304815-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304815-1 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:35:53 GMT Ben Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook for the year and the future of economic growth. In his remarks he said that the domestic economy would grow modestly despite higher oil prices and turbulence in Europe. He also said that Congress should aim to reduce the deficit over the next 10 to 15 years to reach a point where revenues cover all costs except interest payments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304684-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:52:12 GMT Secretary Shinseki, other department undersecretaries, and independent veterans groups representatives testified on the Department of Veterans Affairs fiscal year 2013 budget request. Among the topics addressed were mental health care and suicide rates, a backlog in claim processing, and inadequate funding for construction and upkeep of buildings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304666-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:48:41 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of the transportation bill. They also debate the Blunt (R-MO) contraception amendment to the transportation bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304663-1 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:30:11 GMT The Senate convened for a one-hour period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of S. 1813, the surface transportation bill. Other legislation on the agenda: conference report, the Senate may conduct up to four roll call votes on the following: *Cloture vote on a perfecting amendment to S 1813, the surface transportation bill *Vote on the nomination of Jesse Furman to be a US District Judge for the southern district of New York *Cloture on the conference report to HR 3630, the payroll tax cut agreement *Final vote on the conference report to HR 3630, the payroll tax cut agreement http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304482-1 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:00:17 GMT Witnesses testified on the Cyber Security Act of 2012, bipartisan legislation that would give the Homeland Security Department power to identify vulnerabilities and set regulations requiring operators of critical networks to improve security or face penalties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304463-1 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:25:23 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the 2013 military budget. Secretary Panetta defended proposed cuts of $487 billion over the next decade that were required by an August 2011 agreement between President Obama and Congress, with many committee members arguing the cuts are a risk to national security. Secretary Panetta said that he had not prepared for additional budget cuts that will be triggered if Congress cannot agree to additional budget cuts. Other topics included troop levels in Afghanistan, military base closings, and Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304412-1 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:00:47 GMT President Obama spoke at the annual congressional prayer breakfast, where legislators and officials gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on the United States. In his remarks the president said In remarks that Jesus' teachings motivate his actions and policies, such as health care and financial reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304149-1 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:22:39 GMT Richard Cordray testified on the first semi-annual report of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In that report, the CFPB said it had received more than 13,000 complaints over the last six months related to mortgages, credit cards, and other financial products. Mr. Cordray previously served as Ohio Attorney General. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304050-1 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:20:24 GMT The Senate convened for one hour of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of H.R. 2354, the Energy and Water spending bill for fiscal year 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302723-1 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:00:24 GMT Witnesses testified on the major economic struggles many Native communities face. They focused on the high unemployment rate, financial educations, and Native American Natural Foods (South Dakota), and CDFIs (Community Development Funds). CDFIs provide capital to small business owned and operated by various tribes, allowing them to hire tribal members and infuse revenue into the community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302616-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302616-1 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:18:34 GMT Defense Department officials testified on adding the National Guard bureau chief to the Joint Chiefs Staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302612-1 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:03:36 GMT The Senate Homeland Security Committee marked up legislation written to deal with the financial problems of the U.S. Postal Service. Members focused on the proposed 5-day work week and the possible closing of post offices and processing centers. The committee also considered an overhaul of workers' compensation provisions for federal employees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302588-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302588-1 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:07:06 GMT The Senate Homeland Security Committee marked up legislation written to deal with the financial problems of the U.S. Postal Service. Members focused on the proposed 5-day work week and the possible closing of post offices and processing centers. The committee also considered an overhaul of workers' compensation provisions for federal employees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302588-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302588-2 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:00:54 GMT Military family advocates testified the financial hardships faced by military members and their families. Among the topics they addressed were predatory lending, foreclosures, current laws to protect military families, and the need to educate military families about financial stability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302471-1 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:02:06 GMT Witnesses testified on changes in airline security operations and policy in the ten years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Among the issues they addressed were the pilot program to expedite screening for frequent travelers and the safety of x-ray machines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302452-1 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:01:30 GMT Witnesses testified about bioterror threats and government policy and operations in responding to the threats. A recent report by the WMD Terrorism Research Center had given the U.S. mostly failing grades on preparedness for a large-scale bioterrorism attack or a deadly disease outbreak, despite spending over $65 billion over the last decade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302149-1 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:04:00 GMT Witnesses testified about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and Iraq. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said in his remarks that U.S. and Afghanistan forces were searching for better ways to defend against insurgent attacks. Admiral Mike Mullen accused Pakistan of "exporting violence" to Afghanistan and said this put U.S.-Pakistan relations in jeopardy. This was Secretary Panetta's first appearance before the committee as defense secretary, and Admiral Mullen's final appearance as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301702-1 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:52:48 GMT The Senate Banking Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for three of President Obama's nominations: Alan B. Krueger to be a member of the Council of Economic Advisers; David A. Montoya to be inspector general at the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Cyrus Amir-Mokri to be assistant secretary of the Treasury Department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301703-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301703-1 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:02:12 GMT Officials testified about homeland security since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Among the topics they addressed were threats of home-grown terrorism, cyber security issues, al-Qaida operations and capabilities, departmental spending, and transportation security. They also said that the "credible and specific" terrorist threat that coincided with the September 11, 2001 tenth anniversary was "ongoing and unresolved." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301515-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301515-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:36:42 GMT The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committed held a hearing on the challenges facing the Homeland Security Department, and the successes and reforms since September 11, 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301414-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301414-1 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:39:54 GMT The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on pending nominations. Ms. Patricia M. Loui and The Honorable Larry W. Walther were nominated to be members of the board of directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The Honorable Richard Cordray was nominated to be director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301377-1 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:36:06 GMT Witnesses testified about the Postal Service's financial difficulties. They presented proposals to fix the Postal Service's money problems, and took questions from the Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301382-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301382-1 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:59:54 GMT The Senate Banking Committee met to mark the one-year anniversary of President Obama signing the Dodd-Frank Financial Regulations Act in to law, and to look at the impact of that measure. Witnesses included Representative Barney Frank, Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke, and the heads of several top financial regulatory agencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300630-1 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:06:54 GMT The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Joint Chiefs of Staff vice chair, Army chief of staff, and the head of the U.S. Transportation Command. Among the topics they addressed were future defense budget cuts, various weapons programs, and military operations overseas. In his remarks General Odierno warned about Iranian influence in Iraq and commented on plans reduce the size of the Army as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq wound down. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300636-1 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:14:30 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300628-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300628-2 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:51:30 GMT Witnesses testified about the proposed work and structure of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) created as part of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law. They talked about the proposed operations and structure of the bureau, regulatory powers entrusted to the body, and oversight of the agency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300591-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300591-1 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:53:12 GMT LIVE U.S. SENATE 2pm http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300562-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300562-1 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:00:18 GMT Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke presented to the committee the Federal Reserve Board's semiannual report on monetary policy. In his remarks he compared possible failure to raise the nation's debt ceiling to a "self-inflicted wound," which would mostly likely result in higher interest rates, slower economic growth, and an even larger national debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300502-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300502-1 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:03:12 GMT Witnesses testified on diplomatic security, focusing on the transition from military to civilian control of security operations in Iraq. They talked about the preparations already undertaken, as well as various security challenges remaining in areas such as downed aircraft recovery, explosives ordnance disposal and rocket and mortar countermeasures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300277-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300277-2 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:53:36 GMT Witnesses testified on diplomatic security, focusing on the transition from military to civilian control of security operations in Iraq. They talked about the preparations already undertaken, as well as various security challenges remaining in areas such as downed aircraft recovery, explosives ordnance disposal and rocket and mortar countermeasures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300277-1 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:39:06 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300186-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300186-1 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:00:12 GMT