http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/94810 Jeffery Merkley'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) Tue, 21 May 2013 18:57:06 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=94810&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/94810 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} After a period of morning business, the Senate began consideration of S 954, the farm bill. Members then debated two judicial nominations: Sheri Chappell to be a U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, and Michael McShane to be a U.S. District Judge for Oregon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312846-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312846-1 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:59:54 GMT The Senate passed the Water Resources Development bill, as amended, by a vote of 83 to 14. Members also considered two nominations: William Orrick to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of California, and Marilyn Tavenner to be administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312767-1 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:30:17 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 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 Richard Cordray outlined a number of developing rules and initiatives under consideration at his agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB). In his testimony he said the CFPB had no interest in accessing personal financial data on individual consumers. Other topics included agency info-gathering, rural lenders, student aid, and the CFPB's consumer complaint line. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312316-1 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:03:19 GMT Sylvia Mathews Burwell testified before the Senate Budget Committee on her nomination for director of the Office of Management and Budget. She stressed that if confirmed she would be committed to getting the budget to Congress on time. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312003-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312003-1 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:57:05 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 The Senate Budget Committee marked up the Senate fiscal year 2014 budget proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311491-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311491-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:07:01 GMT The Senate Budget Committee marked up the Senate fiscal year 2014 budget proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311491-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311491-3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:25:25 GMT The Senate Budget Committee marked up the Senate fiscal year 2014 budget proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311491-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311491-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:28:53 GMT The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the nominations of Mary Jo White to become chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). and Richard Cordray to continue leading the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311441-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:02:01 GMT Ben Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook for the year and the future of economic growth. In his remarks he defended the U.S. central bank's bond-buying stimulus, urged lawmakers to avoid sharp spending cuts set to go into effect by the end of the week, and spoke about successful efforts to curb inflation to stimulate the economy. The first 15 minutes of the hearing were devoted to executive committee business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311156-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311156-1 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:04:24 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 Douglas Elmendorf testified on the 2013 federal budget and economic outlook. He predicted that economic growth would be slow during the year while unemployment would remain high, in part because of spending cuts that Congress would be forced to enact to avoid sequestration. Additionally, the CBO estimated that although the deficit would drop in 2013, it would rise back up to $1 trillion because of entitlement spending for an aging population. "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/310947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310947-1 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:47:03 GMT Alabama, California and Louisiana Port Authority officials testified about the state of U.S. ports and harbors. They urged Congress to change the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) to allow excess funds to be used to update America's ports and harbors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310712-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:28:59 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 The Senate convened for a period of morning business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310320-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310320-1 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:00:22 GMT The Senate convened on the opening day of the 113th Congress. Vice President Biden administered the Oath of Office to newly elected and re-elected senators in the Well of the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310187-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310187-1 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:00:23 GMT The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310174-1 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:00:30 GMT The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310150-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310150-1 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:00:08 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 legislative session and resumed consideration of H.R.5949, the FISA bill. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310118-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310118-2 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:01:30 GMT 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 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 The Senate convened for a legislative session and resumed consideration of H.R.1, the legislative vehicle for the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill to provide relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310023-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310023-2 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 02:47:30 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of H.R.1, the legislative vehicle for the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill to provide relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310023-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310023-1 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:30:23 GMT The Senate considered relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Tributes were made to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who died the previous day. The Senate adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.624, as a mark of further respect to the memory of Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-2 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:16:34 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 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 resumed for an hour of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of amendments to S. 3254, the defense authorization bill. The Senate adjourned as a mark of further respect to the memory of former Senator Warren B. Rudman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309684-1 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:30:23 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 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 Witnesses testified on potential risks to the tri-party repo market. A repo, or repurchase agreement, is a financial deal where one person sells an asset to another and agrees to buy back the asset at a pre-selected later date. A tri-party repo market is one where securities dealers fund their portfolio of securities through repos. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307397-1 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:15:26 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 Treasury Secretary Geithner testified on the recently approved Financial Stability Oversight Council's (FSOC) annual report. In addition to questions about the FSOC report, senators also asked about sequestration and his handling of the scandal surrounding the London Interbank Offered Rate's (LIBOR) manipulation of interest rates, which occurred.during his tenure as head of the New York Federal Reserve. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307258-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:59:26 GMT College and university executives testified on tuition cost control methods used at their institutions. Some of their recommendations included financial aid literacy counseling programs, redesign projects for courses, funding for the early Pell Grant commitment demonstration program, and access to online courses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307144-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:35:33 GMT The Senate considered the Multinational Business Tax Incentives bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307146-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307146-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:30:15 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 The Senate took up the Campaign Finance Disclosures Act. At 5:00 p.m. they proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Kevin McNulty to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307058-1 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:00:11 GMT Sen. James Inhofe, R-OK, that aims to overturn emissions requirements for mercury and other toxins that were issued by the EPA in December. At 11:30am, the Senate will take a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S J Res 37, the Inhofe resolution of disapproval. After that vote, more votes on amendments to the Farm Bill http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306684-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:30:04 GMT Jamie Dimon testified on JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion trading loss on May 10, 2012, and business practices in the banking industry. Among the issues he addressed were the bank bailouts following the 2008 financial crisis, banking regulations, and risk management. He also warned of a looming "fiscal cliff" when tax cuts and automatic spending cuts hit simultaneously. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306501-1 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:58:35 GMT The heads of federal financial oversight agencies testified on on the implementation of the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulations law, focusing on derivatives. They also focused on a $2 billion trading loss by JPMorgan, and the implications of the loss for for future trading in financial markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306404-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306404-1 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:02:33 GMT Witnesses testified on legislation that would expand the number of homeowners who can refinance and take advantage of record-low interest rates. The bill, co-sponsored by Senators Barbara Boxer of California and Bob Menendez of New Jersey, would apply to those who are current on their payments and whose loans are backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The bill would also eliminate all up-front fees and appraisal costs for borrowers, as well as streamline refinancing applications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306220-1 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:03:39 GMT FDA User Fees http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306201-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306201-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:30:12 GMT Mary Schapiro and Gary Gensler testified on the derivatives market and the ongoing implementation of the Dodd-Frank 2010 financial regulations law. Much of the hearing focused on JPMorgan Chase's recent $2 billion trading loss, which Chairs Schapiro and Gensler said they heard about via media reports. Chair Schapiro said that according to preliminary investigation, JPMorgan Chases losses happened out of the U.S.; therefore, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had no oversight or knowledge. She added that if Dodd-Frank had been fully implemented, regulators could have spotted the loss. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306162-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:01:16 GMT Witnesses testified about use of the "Volker rule" to stop federally insured banks from making speculative investments for their own profit. Mr. Volker testified that regulators must continue their efforts to shore up the nearly $3 trillion money market mutual fund industry, warning of its lingering vulnerabilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305916-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305916-1 Fri, 11 May 2012 03:22:50 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305914-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305914-1 Wed, 09 May 2012 13:29:33 GMT Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan testified the on the Obama administration's plans to help homeowners refinance their mortgages. Administration proposals included reforms like allowing universal refinancing of mortgages, and covering closing costs for "underwater" homeowners who refinance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305893-1 Wed, 09 May 2012 02:05:21 GMT