The most recent programs for the Washington Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1262 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 05:03:28 GMT Governor Jay Inslee gave his inaugural address the governor of the state of Washington to a joint session of the legislature in the State House. Topics included the nearly $1 billion state deficit,climate change, gun control, and transportation. Courtesy of TVW. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310416-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Capecchi and former Representative Ernest Istook (R-OK) talked about 2012 ballot initiatives to legalize marijuana use that passed in Colorado and Washington but failed in Oregon. Topics included the merits of legalizing marijuana, how the federal government would deal with new conflicting state laws, and how some states regulate marijuana for medical use. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309380-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309380-5 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Incumbent Senator Maria Cantwell (D) and challenger Washington State Senator Michael Baumgartner (R) met in their first debate for Washington's Senate seat. This League of Women Voters of Washington debate was at the KCTS 9 Studios. Courtesy KCTS-TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308649-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308649-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Washington gubernatorial candidates Representative Jay Inslee (D) and State Attorney General Rob McKenna (R) debated campaign issues including Medicaid, job growth, and immigration. Mr. McKenna made a portion of his opening remarks in Spanish for the large Hispanic population of the Yakima Valley. Former Representative Inslee talked of how he spent years as a lawyer in the Yakima area and launched his political career there, including his first term in Congress. He later moved to the Seattle area and won a congressional seat there. The debate at the Yakima Conference Center was presented by KCTS 9, KYVE 47, the [Yakima Herald-Republic] and the Association of Washington State Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (AWSHCC). Courtesy of KCTS 9 Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308438-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308438-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Hughes, chief oral historian in the Office of the Secretary of State for the state of Washington, recounts the political career of Slade Gorton, three-term Republican senator from Washington. Mr. Hughes spoke with former Senator Gorton, with additional questions by Joel Connelly. Topics included the 9/11 Commission, lobbying, how Congress works, and redistricting. They also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Rainer Square Atrium in Seattle. This was a quarterly Network Only event of CityClub. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306328-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306328-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Christine Gregoire (D) made her last state of the state address to state legislators. She called for the state to allow same-sex couples to marry, and reflected on her eight years in office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303620-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303620-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for reaction to the president's remarks on lowering the national debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299132-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299132-2 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Reid Wilson talked about the Washington and California Senate races. The candidates in Washington are Senator Patty Murray (D) and Dino Rossi (R)). Senator Barbara Boxer (D) and Carly Fiorina (R) are the California Senate candidates. South Carolina gubernatorial candidates Nikki Haley (R) and Vincent Sheheen (D) were to participate in a debate later in the evening. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296236-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296236-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at a fundraiser for Senator Patty Murray. In her remarks she urged to audience to participate in politics and assist with get out the vote efforts in Washington state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296213-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Washington 3rd Congressional District candidates Denny Heck (D) and Jaime Herrera (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296081-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296081-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Washington Senate candidates Senator Patty Murray (D) and Dino Rossi (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296056-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296056-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Washington Senate candidates Senator Patty Murray (D) and Dino Rossi (R) debated various issues, including the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, tax policy, health care, and the economy. Mr. Rossi several times referred to Senator Murray's tenure in the Senate while Senator Murray pressed Mr. Rossi for more specific answers to debate questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296025-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christine Gregoire delivered her annual state of the state address to state legislators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291248-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Dave Reichert debated Democratic challenger Darcy Burner for his seat in the House of Representatives. Representative Reichert defeated Ms. Burner, a former Microsoft executive, in the last election. Enrique Cerna moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281714-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281714-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Christine Gregoire (D) and State Senator Dino Rossi (R) debated during their gubernatorial race for Washington. The two candidates ran against each other for governor in 2004. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281487-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A live simulcast of the "The Lars Larson Show" was shown. Topics included the recent Supreme Court ruling against the death penalty for child rapists, tax breaks for telecommunters, and Washington and Oregon regional news. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206244-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Gregoire delivered the annual state of the state speech in the state legislature. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196111-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196111-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Incumbent Washington Senator Cantwel's and Mike McGavick's television campaign ads were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194882-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194882-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sen. Maria Cantwell (D) debated two of her challengers, Republican Mike McGavick and Libertarian Bruce Guthrie. The debate in the KING television studio was sponsored by King 5 and the [Seattle Times], Northwest News Network, KREM TV, and Seattle City Club. The moderator was Dennis Bounds, KING 5 TV. Panelists included: Robert Mack of KING 5; political representative Joni Balter, [Seattle Times]; Nadine Woodward, KREM-TV anchor; and Austin Jenkins, KPLM-Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194944-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194944-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Cantwell and Mr. McGavick participated in a televised debate in their campaign for the U.S. Senate. Among the topics they addressed were foreign policy and national security, the economy, and homeland security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194846-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194846-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Washington Governor Christine Gregoire talked by remote video from Charleston, South Carolina, at the annual meeting of the National Governors Association. Topics included the governors' meeting, border issues, port security, Washington State's education, biofuels, and health care initiatives. She responded to audience telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193676-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193676-5 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Postman talked about the Washington Senate campaign in which Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell faced Republican candidate Mike McGavick. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192942-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192942-3 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed, Mr. Todd spoke about the declaration by former Pittsburgh Steelers professional football player Lynn Swann that he would run for governor of Pennsylvania. He talked about the decision by Patty Murray (D-WA) that she would not return money received from former Indian lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Mr. Todd also spoke about a reelection decision by Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) and the State of the State of Governor George Pataki (R-NY). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190539-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190539-6 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a second regional field hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Washington. The installations under consideration were the Washington National Guard, Fort Lewis, McCord Air Force Base, and Fairchild Air Force Base. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187239-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187239-3 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Television news coverage of the contest of the Washington gubernatorial election was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184938-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184938-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Television news coverage of the Washington gubernatorial recount results and legal challenge was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184937-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Washington Supreme Court heard oral argument in [Washington State Republican Party et al v. King County et al] at the Temple of Justice in Olympia. The Washington State Republican party is suing Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed, the King County Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division, and the Washington State Democratic Central Committee over ballots King County previously invalidated and has now decided may be counted in the on-going hand recount of governor's race ballots from the November 2, 2004 election. A machine recount of nearly 3 million votes cast determined that Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi beat Democrat Christine Gregoire by 42 votes. Washington's counties then started hand recounts on Wednesday, December 8th. King County encompasses Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184922-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Washington Supreme Court heard oral argument in [McDonald, et al. v. Reed, et al] at the Temple of Justice in Olympia. The Washington State Democratic Central Committee was suing Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed, the King County Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division, the Washington State Republican Party and others over ballots thrown out in the November 2, 2004 governor's race. The Court was being asked whether to count ballots that had been invalidated. A machine recount of nearly 3 million votes cast determined that Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi beat Democrat Christine Gregoire by 42 votes. Washington's counties started hand recounts on Wednesday, December 8th and Thursday, December 9th. The Court reviewed the case in an expedited manner, and would post its decision via the Washington Courts website at www.courts.wa.gov as soon as it became available. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184798-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT CWashing State Democratic officials spoke to reporters concerning recounting ballots by hand in the Washington gubernatorial election. In a previous electronic recount the margin of victory for the Republican candidate was 42 votes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184697-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ververs spoke about Senator McCain's visit to New Hampshire, reports that some Democrats have criticized the Kerry campaign's spending decisions, and plans for a recount in the Washington gubernatorial race. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184411-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184411-3 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ververs spoke about the gubernatorial election in Washington and the plans for a recount in that race, and Senator Clinton's plans for the 2006 campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184409-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184409-6 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ververs spoke about the recent resignation of New Jersey Governor McGreavy, potential candidates for the governorship, the latest news on the recount in the Washington governor's race, and plans to reexamine the results of the Presidential election in Ohio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184320-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184320-6 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Television advertisements for Senate candidates Murray and Nethercutt were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184083-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for U.S. Senate in Washington participated in a debate. Senator Murray is an incumbent and her opponent Representative Nethercutt currently serves in the House of Representatives. The candidates responded to questions on a variety of domestic and foreign policy issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184053-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184053-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A debate was held by candidates to replace Governor Locke, who did not seek re-election. Democratic candidate Gregoire has been state attorney general since 1992. Republican Rossi served as a state senator from 1996 until his resignation in December 2003. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183981-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183981-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Todd spoke about the latest state-by-state polling information, as well as the campaign in Washington's Eighth Congressional District, and the endorsements given by several NASCAR drivers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184002-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184002-3 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic incumbent Senator Murray debated Republican challenger Rep. Nethercutt for her U.S. Senate seat. Topics included national health care policy, education, the Iraq war, tax cuts, and poverty. KXLY-TV's Richard Brown and two others questioned the candidates. Questions from Spokane-area voters were also asked. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183955-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183955-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A debate was held by candidates to replace Governor Locke, who did not seek re-election. Democratic candidate Gregoire has been state attorney general since 1992. Republican Rossi served as a state senator from 1996 until his resignation in December 2003. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183933-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Todd spoke about the latest state-by-state polling information. He also discussed recent court decision in Florida that allows Democrats to nominate a replacement candidate in the 22nd Congressional district. The original Democratic candidate, Jim Stork, withdrew from the race because of heart problems. Florida Secretary of State Glenda Hood, a Republican, ruled that the Democrats could not replace Stork on the ballot because Mr. Stork withdrew from the race after the filing deadline for candidates. Democrats in Florida are considering nominating Peter Deutsch, but Ms. Hood has announced her intention to appeal the judge's decision. Mr. Todd also discussed the recent Senatorial debate in Louisiana and its impact on the Senate race there. He also spoke about the race for governor in Washington and the Senate campaign in Oregon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183895-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183895-6 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ververs talked about political issues, including a recent newspaper advertisement criticizing Senator Kerry's position on women's rights, reports that the Bush campaign is scaling back spending in Washington, and the latest news about the presidential and senatorial races in Colorado. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183885-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183885-6 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ververs spoke about congressional election campaigns in Washington and Wisconsin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183481-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183481-6 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion titled "Excavating Underground Seattle: How Did We Get Here?" was moderated by Mr. Garfield. Discussion ranged from the frontier days to the dot-com years. One focus was the balance between staid respectability and often hidden extravagance and scandal. Hidden stories were explored and famous figures re-examined. After the authors' presentations, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. History of Seattle panel: J. Kingston Pierce, author of [Eccentric Seattle], published by Washington State University Press; Fred Moody, author of Seattle and the Demons of Ambition], published by St. Martin's Press; Linda Carlson, author of [Company Towns of the Pacific Northwest], published by University of Washington Press; and Gary Atkins, author of [Gay Seattle: Stories of Exile and Belonging], published by University of Washington Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178712-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178712-4 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Locke talked about the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, unemployment, the state's budget and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168208-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168208-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his State of the State address Governor Locke talked about the accomplishments of his administration and his plans for the coming year. When he was elected November 5, 1996 he became the first Chinese-American governor in U.S. history. This is the beginning of his second term. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162122-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Incumbent Senator Gorton debated his Democratic opponent on Washington state and national issues. They were questioned by a panel of journalists. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160132-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Incumbent Democratic Governor Locke debated his opponent on Washington state issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159742-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Incumbent Democratic Governor Locke debated his Republican opponent on Washington and national issues. The candidates answered questions from the moderator and from members of the audience of businesspersons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159483-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159483-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Locke delivered the State of the State address to the state legislature. He talked about the accomplishments of the past year and his plans for the coming year. Specifically he talked about crime, education and the budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154793-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Locke talked about education reform in Washington and other state issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124302-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124302-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The C-SPAN School Bus crew visited the Washington State Ferry system that provides mass transit for the Puget Sound. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123710-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123710-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT