Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Do you have a financial plan for the future?” The question was drawn from a Consumer Federation of America-Certified Financial Planner Board study that found only 31 percent of Americans had a financial plan for retirement.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 240 Views

Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) campaign finance and efforts by Democrats to pass the DISCLOSE Act. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the ongoing debate regarding the “fiscal cliff,” referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement.

0 hours, 44 minutes | 16,408 Views

Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) talked about the current presidential campaign and the status of his own candidacy, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included his goals for the upcoming Republican National Convention, and his bill to audit the Federal Reserve, which the House was expected to take up that week.

0 hours, 46 minutes | 3,408 Views

Richard Ravitch talked about his concerns about the long-term fiscal sustainability of the states and the structural problems that stand in the way of improving states' fiscal health. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 34 minutes | 186 Views

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes. 

0 hours, 41 minutes | 99 Views

Witnesses testified on legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect applicable state and local taxes on all their sales. Topics included obstacles to collecting taxes from retailers that do not have a physical presence in a state, and software technology that allows tax collection.

1 hours, 17 minutes | 387 Views

0 hours, 30 minutes | 162 Views

Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) talked about the current presidential campaign and the status of his own candidacy, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included his goals for the upcoming Republican National Convention, and his bill to audit the Federal Reserve, which the House was expected to take up that week.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 3,408 Views

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7 hours, 19 minutes | 886 Views

President Obama spoke at the VFW Convention. In his speech he defended his foreign policy record, saying that he has kept his promises of ending the war in Iraq and Afghanistan responsibly.

0 hours, 37 minutes | 302 Views

Mitt Romney spoke at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) national convention. In his speech he accused the White House of leaking classified information about the U.S. military raid that killed Osama bin Laden and called for a special counsel to investigate. He also outlined his foreign policy on future U.S. involvement in Afghanistan and Iran.

0 hours, 27 minutes | 1,102 Views

Richard Cordray testified on consumer credit access issues related to the regulatory power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Subcommittee members raised concerns about regulation costs, the length of rules documents, and the definitions of abusive practices.

2 hours, 3 minutes | 231 Views

House members debated a bill that would add congressional powers to be able to order audits of the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve has always been removed from federal politics so that it would not influence the economy to manipulate voters. Supporters argued that more visibility, especially with trillions of dollars at stake, is a good thing. Dissenters argued that the auditing power is a slippery slope and could lead to Congress’s corrupting influence over the Fed.

0 hours, 39 minutes | 439 Views

President Obama spoke at the VFW Convention. In his speech he defended his foreign policy record, saying that he has kept his promises of ending the war in Iraq and Afghanistan responsibly.

0 hours, 37 minutes | 302 Views

Mitt Romney spoke at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) national convention. In his speech he accused the White House of leaking classified information about the U.S. military raid that killed Osama bin Laden and called for a special counsel to investigate. He also outlined his foreign policy on future U.S. involvement in Afghanistan and Iran.

0 hours, 27 minutes | 1,102 Views

Richard Cordray testified on consumer credit access issues related to the regulatory power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Subcommittee members raised concerns about regulation costs, the length of rules documents, and the definitions of abusive practices.

2 hours, 3 minutes | 231 Views

House members debated a bill that would add congressional powers to be able to order audits of the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve has always been removed from federal politics so that it would not influence the economy to manipulate voters. Supporters argued that more visibility, especially with trillions of dollars at stake, is a good thing. Dissenters argued that the auditing power is a slippery slope and could lead to Congress’s corrupting influence over the Fed.

0 hours, 49 minutes | 439 Views

President Obama spoke at the VFW Convention. In his speech he defended his foreign policy record, saying that he has kept his promises of ending the war in Iraq and Afghanistan responsibly.

0 hours, 37 minutes | 302 Views

Mitt Romney spoke at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) national convention. In his speech he accused the White House of leaking classified information about the U.S. military raid that killed Osama bin Laden and called for a special counsel to investigate. He also outlined his foreign policy on future U.S. involvement in Afghanistan and Iran.

0 hours, 27 minutes | 1,102 Views

Witnesses testified on the effects of increased use of drones by the Department of Homeland Security on individuals' privacy. Todd Humphreys spoke about his experiment in which he hijacked a civilian drone to demonstrate its vulnerabilities. Several official testifying criticized the Homeland Security Department for not regulating the increased use of drones in the country.

0 hours, 52 minutes | 397 Views

Witnesses testified on the effects of increased use of drones by the Department of Homeland Security on individuals' privacy. Todd Humphreys spoke about his experiment in which he hijacked a civilian drone to demonstrate its vulnerabilities. Several official testifying criticized the Homeland Security Department for not regulating the increased use of drones in the country.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 397 Views

Researchers with Vanderbilt University and YouGov’s Ad Rating Project presented new data on voter responses to 2012 presidential campaign ads, and afterward political scientists talked about the results of the study. Some of the topics they discussed were what sways elections, campaigns' use of social media, the impact of super political action committees (super PACs), and the effectiveness of campaign ads in relation to the amount spent.

1 hours, 26 minutes | 1,509 Views

2 hours, 30 minutes | 161 Views

Richard Cordray testified on consumer credit access issues related to the regulatory power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Subcommittee members raised concerns about regulation costs, the length of rules documents, and the definitions of abusive practices.

0 hours, 27 minutes | 231 Views

Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill discussed PBS’s plans for covering the 2012 presidential campaign. Both women also talked about their memories of covering past presidential campaigns. Following their remarks they answered written questions from audience members.

0 hours, 57 minutes | 2,021 Views

4 hours, 33 minutes | 168 Views

Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke on the Senate floor the consequences of allowing tax cuts made during the George W. Bush administration to expire. 

0 hours, 17 minutes | 31 Views

Howard Koh spoke about President Obama’s HIV/AIDS strategy, which aims to lower new infections of the disease by 25 percent by 2015.

0 hours, 19 minutes | 61 Views

Witnesses testified on legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect applicable state and local taxes on all their sales. Topics included obstacles to collecting taxes from retailers that do not have a physical presence in a state, and software technology that allows tax collection.

2 hours, 44 minutes | 387 Views

Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Carl Levin (D-MI) discussed the consequences of allowing the tax cuts to expire on the Senate floor. 

0 hours, 26 minutes | 42 Views

Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke on the Senate floor the consequences of allowing tax cuts made during the George W. Bush administration to expire. 

0 hours, 17 minutes | 31 Views

Army Lieutenant General Ronald Burgess handed over directorship of the Defense Intelligence Agency and command of the Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance to Assistant Director of National Intelligence Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn during an official ceremony.

1 hours, 29 minutes | 334 Views

Leaders of HIV/AIDS prevention programs from around the world talked about improving HIV/AIDS testing and treatment options and increasing domestic spending on research. They stressed the need for a global coordination on the disease, instead of just domestic policies.

0 hours, 51 minutes | 60 Views

Howard Koh spoke about President Obama’s HIV/AIDS strategy, which aims to lower new infections of the disease by 25 percent by 2015.

0 hours, 18 minutes | 61 Views

Witnesses testified on legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect applicable state and local taxes on all their sales. Topics included obstacles to collecting taxes from retailers that do not have a physical presence in a state, and software technology that allows tax collection.

2 hours, 44 minutes | 387 Views

Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Carl Levin (D-MI) discussed the consequences of allowing the tax cuts to expire on the Senate floor. 

0 hours, 26 minutes | 42 Views

Three Republican senators spoke about their views on the role of government, the upcoming election,and efforts to rein in President Obama’s legislative agenda. 

1 hours, 16 minutes | 142 Views

Middle East experts discussed the latest developments and the role of the international community in a conflict that has killed more than 17,000 Syrians. They responded to questions from members of the audience.

2 hours, 12 minutes | 146 Views

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Some of the issues covered in the hearing included new safety recommendations in response to Japan’s 2011 earthquake, nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain in Nevada, and specific nuclear power facilities in representatives' districts.

2 hours, 36 minutes | 401 Views

Panelists talked about the importance of Latin America to the U.S. economy and foreign policy. They emphasized that the U.S. trades more with Latin America, especially Mexico, than with China. Among the topics they discussed were the increased voting power of the Latino community, immigration issues, and media portrayal of Mexico and Latin American countries. Following their discussion, they answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 27 minutes | 259 Views

Richard Cordray testified on consumer credit access issues related to the regulatory power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Subcommittee members raised concerns about regulation costs, the length of rules documents, and the definitions of abusive practices.

0 hours, 20 minutes | 231 Views

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.

1 hours, 41 minutes | 4,286 Views

Researchers with Vanderbilt University and YouGov’s Ad Rating Project presented new data on voter responses to 2012 presidential campaign ads, and afterward political scientists talked about the results of the study. Some of the topics they discussed were what sways elections, campaigns' use of social media, the impact of super political action committees (super PACs), and the effectiveness of campaign ads in relation to the amount spent.

1 hours, 26 minutes | 1,509 Views

Middle East experts discussed the latest developments and the role of the international community in a conflict that has killed more than 17,000 Syrians. They responded to questions from members of the audience.

2 hours, 13 minutes | 146 Views

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Some of the issues covered in the hearing included new safety recommendations in response to Japan’s 2011 earthquake, nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain in Nevada, and specific nuclear power facilities in representatives' districts.

2 hours, 35 minutes | 401 Views

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.

1 hours, 37 minutes | 4,286 Views

Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill discussed PBS’s plans for covering the 2012 presidential campaign. Both women also talked about their memories of covering past presidential campaigns. Following their remarks they answered written questions from audience members.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 2,021 Views

The opening session of the International AIDS Conference included Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray.

0 hours, 18 minutes | 96 Views

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Some of the issues covered in the hearing included new safety recommendations in response to Japan’s 2011 earthquake, nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain in Nevada, and specific nuclear power facilities in representatives' districts.

2 hours, 35 minutes | 401 Views

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.

1 hours, 37 minutes | 4,286 Views

Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill discussed PBS’s plans for covering the 2012 presidential campaign. Both women also talked about their memories of covering past presidential campaigns. Following their remarks they answered written questions from audience members.

0 hours, 55 minutes | 2,021 Views