The most popular events for the America and the Courts - Washington Politics Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=1 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, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 15:24:39 GMT America and the Courts - Washington Politics The Senate resumed debate on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. They voted 68 to 31 to confirm the nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288257-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Bush delivered his fifth State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. In his remarks he focused on both his foreign and domestic policy agenda. In his remarks President Bush focused on renewing America's strength and promoting democracy abroad, called for increased use of alternative energy sources, and defended his policies on surveillance programs in efforts to combat terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-2 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Obama participated in a ceremony for the 2009 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Obama praised the recipients and presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the honorees as their citations were read. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian award and recognizes exceptional meritorious service. The recipients were: Nancy Goodman Brinker; Pedro Jose Greer, Jr., M.D.; Stephen Hawking; Jack Kemp (posthumous); Senator Edward Kennedy; Billie Jean King; Sidney Poitier; Sandra Day O'Connor; Harvey Milk (posthumous); Chita Rivera; Mary Robinson; Janet Davison Rowley; Desmond Tutu; Muhammad Yunus; Reverend Joseph Lowery; and Joseph Medicine Crow http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288337-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288337-2 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Debate on the nomination of Samuel Alito as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court resumed with time evenly divided between both parties. Shortly after 11:00 a.m. the Senate voted to confirm Judge Alito by a vote of 58 to 42. After the vote, the Senate began consideration of the nomination of Ben S. Bernanke to be chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190969-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190969-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A panel of former U.S. solicitors general discussed the role of the solicitor general, the duties associated with the job, and arguing before the Supreme Court. The moderator was former Deputy Solicitor General Kenneth Geller. Justice Anthony Kennedy made opening remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290512-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290512-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288239-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288239-101 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice Rehnquist described a little history of the U.S. Supreme Court in his book, [Grand Inquests: The Historic Impeachments of Justice Samuel Chase and President Andrew Johnson], published by William Morrow and Company. The book details the impeachment hearings of Justice Samuel Chase of the United States Supreme Court in 1805 and of President Andrew Johnson in 1868. Justice Rehnquist said the both of these trials in the first half of the nineteenth century helped define the separation of powers of the United States government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26896-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case of [Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1]. The Seattle School Board adopted a plan to assign students to schools on the basis of race in an effort to overcome the effects of segregated housing patterns. Parents of children who were not assigned to the school they chose sued, questioning the validity of the desegregation plan. Court will decide what role race can be used when assigning students to K-12 schools in an effort to achieve diversity. This program contained audio released by the court immediately after the arguments were presented with still images of participants as they spoke. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195615-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate began with a period of morning business then resumed the Judge Sonia Sotomayor confirmation process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288239-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts looked at how current Supreme Court Justices answered questions on abortion, civil rights, privacy and precedence from Senators on the Judiciary Committee during their confirmation hearings. The program was divided into segments on abortion, civil rights, privacy, and presidential powers. This program includes: Antonin Scalia in August 1986 on civil rights and privacy Anthony Kennedy in December 1987 on civil rights and privacy David Souter in September 1990 on abortion and privacy Clarence Thomas in September 1991 on abortion Ruth Bader Ginsburg in July 1993 on abortion John Roberts in September 2005 on abortion, civil rights, privacy, and presidential powers http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190626-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case [Meredith v. Jefferson County Board of Education]. Plaintiff, Crystal Meredith, son's Louisville, Kentucky, school district required most schools to maintain a black enrollment of 15 percent to 50 percent. The Court would decide the role race could play when assigning students to K-12 schools in an effort to achieve diversity. This program contained audio released by the court immediately after the arguments were presented with still images of participants as they spoke. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195615-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195615-2 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor delivered the keynote address at "The Presidency and the Supreme Court" conference. She spoke about conflicts between the judicial and executive branches. Former Justice O'Connor began her talk by recounting her meeting with Eleanor Roosevelt as a young girl. "The Presidency and the Supreme Court" was the second national conference sponsored by the nation's twelve Presidential Libraries, their foundations, and the National Archives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202051-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202051-3 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN programming for President George Bush's fifth State of the Union Address included: Approximately one hour featuring brief interviews about the event, open telephone lines for questions and comments, and preparations inside the U.S. Capitol. Guests included journalists Nancy Oganovich, James Pinkerton, and Mike Allen. Footage of events inside the Capitol such as the Senate convening and moving to the House chambers, as well as arrival of various dignitaries was shown in a split screen. Just after 9 p.m. the joint session of Congress convened and the president was announced. President Bush then delivered his State of the Union address in which he focused on both his foreign and domestic policy agenda. In his remarks President Bush focused on renewing America's strength and promoting democracy abroad, called for increased use of alternative energy sources, and defended his policies on surveillance programs in efforts to combat terrorism. Following the speech telephone lines were open for reactions to the remarks and the official Democratic response to the president's speech by Governor Kaine of Virginia was shown. Additionally, reactions from members of Congress and journalist's first impressions from various web logs (blogs) were featured. In this portion Representative Slaughter and Senator Specter were interviewed from Statuary Hall, and journalists James Gibbons and Jim Strang spoke via telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT From the Virginia Governor's Mansion Governor Kaine delivered the official Democratic response to President Bush's fifth State of the Union address. In his remarks he criticized the administration's tax policy, economic performance, and various strategies to combat terrorism. He also called for an end to partisanship in an effort to build effective policy. See 190900-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-3 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars spoke about free speech and First Amendment cases heard by the Supreme Court in the 2006-2007 term. Among the topics they addressed were campaign finance reform laws, political advertising, federal faith-based programs, union dues and participation in union activities, and speech issues in the schools. Mr. Shapiro moderated the panel which responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-3 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT At a symposium titled, "Selecting Federal Court of Appeals and District Court Judges," participants talked about the executive role in nominating and selecting federal court judges. Among the topics they addressed were evaluating the qualifications of judges, partisan politics, and the Constitutional provisions for nominating judges. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170130-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170130-2 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169129-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senators and witnesses discussed possible changes to Senate rules governing filibusters and extended debate. At issue was the requirement that a 2/3 majority vote was needed to limit debate on an issue and recent filibusters of two judicial nominations. They talked about proposals to change cloture rules for judicial nominations, precedents set by previous rules of debate, and potential ways in which rule changes might be made. Among the issues they addressed were the independence of the Senate, the concept of checks and balances outlined in the Constitution, and potential procedural methods to affect change without passing a resolution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176908-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176908-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senators react to the retirement announcement of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Justice O'Connor was appointed by President Reagan in 1981 and served 24 terms on the Supreme Court. Senator George Voinovich (R-OH) speaks about the nomination of John Bolton to be United Nations Ambassador. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187461-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts included: On Friday, March 3, 2006 the U.S. Supreme Court class photo was taken. On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in [Cincinnati Women's Service v. Voinovich]. This case centers on a 1998 law signed by former Ohio Governor George Voinovich that requires women to meet face-to-face with a doctor to discuss the procedure, risks and alternatives to abortion. The law also requires that women under 18 seeking an abortion must get consent from a parent unless she can prove in juvenile court that she is mature enough to make a decision on abortion. The ruling by a U.S. District Judge that the law is constitutional was appealed. This program contains audio with still images of participants as they spoke. On Wednesday, March 1, 2006, attorneys spoke to reporters on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court following oral arguments in four Texas redistricting cases. The Court will decide if a 2003 district map redrawn by the Republican-led legislature is constitutional. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191452-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT By remote link from Madison, Wisconsin, Ms. McKenna talked about the politics and news of the day. Ms. McKenna supports President Bush and supports the administration on Iraq. Her talk show, "Upfront with Vicki McKenna," airs from 2 to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183596-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183596-5 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts featured several events: On Sunday September 14, former Solicitor General Charles Fried addressed a Hofstra University conference on judicial ethics. Mr. Fried talked about his views on the subject, including the "aura" surrounding judges, and the differences between judicial ethics and the professional ethics of other occupations. In Mr. Fried's view, the primary expectations of judges are that they know the law and render judgment according to the law. He strongly criticized judges who attempt to serve justice by twisting or ignoring the law. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience. Following Judge Fried, two short speeches by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Rehnquist were shown. On Wednesday September 17, Chief Justice Rehnquist spoke at the rededication of the National Archives rotunda. He stressed the important role of a strong and independent judiciary in protecting individual liberties. He also talked about a letter, written by William Howard Taft, which was placed in a time capsule in 1926. On Thursday December 11, the chief justice spoke at the dedication of the Udvar-Hazy Center at the National Air and Space Museum. Chief Justice Rehnquist, who served as chancellor of the Smithsonian Institution, talked about the new additions to the National Air and Space Museum and the value of the museum to America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179703-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179703-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187600-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187600-2 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187600-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187600-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT As part of a C-SPAN and Comcast project to encourage dialog between students and national leaders, Ms. Blakey spoke to high school students about public service, leadership qualities, and her experiences in life and her career. Following her remarks she answered questions from the students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176548-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176548-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The House Agriculture Committee Horticulture and Organic Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing on the legal and technological capacity for full traceability of fresh produce. Witnesses talked about recent outbreaks of salmonella linked to produce, methods of food safety investigations, risks posed to the public, and proposed legislation to remedy inadequate food inspection as well as measures to improve food tracking. In the first panel Representative DeGette testified about H.R. 3485 and Representative Putnam testified about H.R. 5904. They are sponsors of those bills related to produce traceability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280139-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280139-101 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Ben S. Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190969-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190969-2 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT On the organization's 20th anniversary, Justice Ginsburg addressed the Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program's annual conference on women and the law, held in the Capital Hilton. Many of the speakers reminisced about their lives and experiences, and the founding of the organization. Justice Ginsburg talked about efforts to advance women's rights, and praised the work of the Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178383-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178383-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts featured interviews and a debate about a Texas redistricting case now before the U.S. Supreme Court. Three Texas districts were created in 1991 by the state legislature. These districts are heavily populated by African American and Hispanic voters. A group of Texas citizens challenged the way the districts were drawn and the case has reached the U.S. Supreme Court. In an interview, Mr. Duncan described the historical background of the case. Rep. Johnson was elected to the new District 30 when it was formed, and she favors keeping the districts as they are. Mr. Blum, who lost the 30th District election to Ms. Johnson, and others filed the Texas redistricting case. Ms. Chavez and Professor Raskin debated the redistricting case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68662-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Judge Miner, the keynote speaker, talked about judicial ethics. He said that public confidence in the judiciary was declining due primarily to judicial misconduct and unethical behavior, both on and off the bench. He stressed that most judges were not guilty of any wrongdoing and that negative publicity was generated by a relatively few cases. The judge urged that the investigations of and disciplinary proceedings against judges be made as transparent as possible. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178516-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178516-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars talked about several recent cases and actions before the U.S. Supreme Court during its 2006 term. They focused on issues related to civil rights, Affirmative Action, late term abortion, and property rights. Additionally, they talked about how precedents in recent cases might affect outcomes in related matters before federal courts. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress gathered in Statuary Hall after President Bush's State of the Union Address. They were interviewed by members of the media on their reactions to the speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-4 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Co-counsels for Salim Hamdan spoke to reporters about his appeal to the Supreme Court following oral arguments in [Hamdan v. Rumsfeld]. Salim Ahmed Hamdan, a Yemen native, served as the driver and aide to Osama Bin Laden until he was captured in Afghanistan and subsequently detained at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He filed a petition of habeas corpus to challenge his confinement. In July 2005 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled against Hamdan, saying Congress had authorized the president to set up special tribunals. The court also ruled that detainees could not appeal based on violations of international treaties, such as the Geneva Conventions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191811-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191811-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Following introductions by Judge Kaye and Justice Ginsburg, Ms. Conlin, a former U.S. attorney, delivered the Ginsburg Lecture on Women and the Law. She discussed her efforts to obtain justice for women, and talked specifically about a number of her cases. Among the issues she addressed were sexual harassment, medical malpractice, domestic violence, and negligence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180372-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180372-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Panelists reviewed the 2005-2006 U.S. Supreme Court term. They talked about the new justices on the court, Chief Justice Roberts and Associate Justice Alito, as well as the significant cases heard during the term such as [Hamdan v. Rumsfeld]. They also previewed cases scheduled for the upcoming term, set to begin on Monday, October 2, 2006, such as the Partial Birth Abortion Ban case. Mr. Gaziano moderated the discussion and a question and answer session with the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193414-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193414-2 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars talked about recent actions of the U.S. Supreme Court in law and regulation. They specifically addressed issues raised in [Massachusetts v. EPA, Watters v. Wachovia Bank] and [Philip Morris v. Williams] which dealt with federal regulatory powers, preemption of state statutes by federal regulation, and punitive damages. They also talked about the likely precedents set and how these issues might be seen in future litigation before federal courts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200780-2 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts featured Chief Justice Rehnquist and Justice Breyer testifying before the National Commission on the Public Service. The Commission is holding public hearings to focus attention on the need for comprehensive reform in the federal public service. Both Justices address the issue of judicial pay and its impact within the federal judiciary. The Commission is a project of the Center for Public Service at the Brookings Institution and is comprised of Chairman Volcker and ten members drawn from both political parties and a variety of backgrounds. Commission members asking questions of the Justices include former Secretary Shalala and Mr. Duberstein. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171206-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171206-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Pilon moderated a panel discussion on the relationship between Congress and the federal judiciary. The panelists discussed the jurisdictional disputes between the legislative and judicial branches, and addressed the question of whether Congress has limited the independence of the judiciary. They spoke about mandatory sentencing laws, judicial nominations, and judicial review. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184466-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184466-3 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Abraham spoke about his relationship with Senator Frist and the role of the Senate in shaping the federal judiciary. Senator Frist spoke about Republican efforts to promote tort reform as well as plans to change Senate rules to limit filibusters. Democratic Senators have successfully employed filibusters to block the appointment of several judges. Senator Frist expressed "grave concerns" about the use of the filibuster and pledged to work to eliminate its use in the judicial nomination process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184400-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for reactions to the president's fifth State of the Union address. Between telephone calls congressional reactions to the speech were shown. Members included were Representative Emanuel, Senator Graham, Representative Hoyer, and Senator Thune. See 190900-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190900-6 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice O'Connor and Judge Gonzales separately addressed the 79th annual meeting of the American Law Institute. Justice O'Connor talked about the impact of international and foreign law on U.S. courts, including the advent of transnational law and the U.S. Supreme Court's consideration of international law cases. Judge Gonzales, a former justice on the Texas Supreme Court, talked about executive power and his role as White House counsel including executive privilege, judicial appointments, and the president's commander-in-chief powers. Judge Gonzales answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170134-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for audience comments on news of the day, and Mr. Kady spoke by telephone about legislative plans for intelligence reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183596-1 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the state of the federal workforce and the recruitment of future federal employees. They also talked about expected transfers resulting from the creation of a Department of Homeland Security. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171206-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171206-2 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Curran reported from his newsroom on the Congressional agenda, including the Supreme Court vacancy, the appropriations and transportation bills, and the renewal of the Voting Rights Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187544-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187544-4 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT