The featured programs for the Washington Politics Topic http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1268 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, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 06:56:06 GMT Lanny Davis talked about his book, [Crisis Tales: Five Rules for Coping with Crises in Business, Politics, and Life], in which he gives advice on how to handle scandals, and shares personal stories of managing crises surrounding politicians, celebrities, and heads of corporations. Mr. Davis spoke at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312719-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a meeting to vote on the nomination of Gina McCarthy to be the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but the Republicans boycotted the meeting, postponing the vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312648-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave a humorous address to journalists and guests at the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner. It included a video he made with filmmaker Steven Spielberg and comedian Tracy Morgan.* Conan O'Brien provided the entertainment for the occasion. He included a montage of humorous choices for casting politicians for a television show. The speeches opened with a montage of Vice President Biden. The program included the presentation of journalism awards and scholarships to journalism students. Ed Henry spoke about the activities of the association. Kevin Spacey starred in a video, [House of Nerds], in which many journalists and politicians participated in a spoof of Washington politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312088-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Armstrong Williams, a radio and TV talk show host and columnist, talked about the latest efforts by the Republican Party to reach out to minorities and expand the party. He talked about the importance to democracy as well as to the party to expand the perceived choices. Mr. Williams responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video clip was shown of a speech by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) at Howard University on April 10, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312096-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312096-3 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT This week on Q & A, our guest is author and co-founder of CODEPINK, Medea Benjamin. She discusses her new book, Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control, and explains why she believes the use of military drones should be stopped. She talks about what motivated her in her early years to become an activist for peace, and provides insight into CODEPINK s origins and motivations. She discusses many of her disruptions of congressional hearings and public appearances, and talks about the experience of spending time in a jail cell overnight. She reflects on her early days of activism and recalls how the Vietnam War inspired her first protest. She shares stories from her visits to pre-war Iraq, including an encounter with a border guard in Iraq who was studying Hebrew. She responds to accusations by critics that she is anti-American by saying she would describe herself as a passionate American. She reveals many of the tactics her group employs in organizing demonstrations, and talks about the varied receptions her outbreaks receive from committee chairmen. Medea Benjamin got a B.S. in political science in 1973 from Tufts University. She earned her M.A. in public health from Columbia University in 1975 and an M.A. in economics in 1977 from the New School in New York. She co-founded Global Exchange in 1988 and in 2000 ran as the Green Party Candidate for the U.S. Senate in California. In 2002, she co-founded Code Pink: Women for Peace. She is the author and editor of several books. Her first book Bridging the Global Gap: A Handbook to Linking Citizens of the First and Third Worlds, was published in 1989. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311309-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joe Mathews moderated a panel discussion on the role of journalism and the pressures of the entertainment industry. Among the topics they addressed were the coverage of political news and events as "infotainment," presidential campaign coverage, media reporting false news from satire websites and aggregators, ways in which fictional films have created "truth," blurring lines between celebrities and politicians, and lack of gatekeepers to draw clear lines between entertainment and news. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311433-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311433-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Reince Priebus spoke about the future of Republican Party strategy in reaction to losses in the 2012 elections. Reince Priebus talked about the findings of the Republican Party's "Growth and Opportunity" report.*The report describes the party's failures in the 2012 elections and outlined 219 recommendations to address those problems. Some of the recommendations included holding the Republican National Convention earlier than August in 2016, modernizing the party's digital infrastructure to give campaigns more access to the Republican National Committee's voter data, and becoming more attractive to women, minorities, and young voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311565-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311565-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Benjamin Carson addressed attendees at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). During his appearance he announced that he would be retiring from medicine, hinting that he was considering a future in politics. In his remarks he also talked about religion, the role of government, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311531-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311531-4 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311390-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311391-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. The Senate rejected cloture. At approximately 11:45 a.m. (offset time of 1 hour, 17 minutes) Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) began a filibuster of the confirmation of John Brennan as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311354-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311354-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama outlined his priorities for legislative action and priorities for the American people.*In his remarks he called for raising the minimum wage, increasing spending on infrastructure, addressing climate change, and reducing the budget deficit through a mix of tax increases and spending cuts. He also called on Congress to address gun control, naming several recent victims of gun violence and telling lawmakers "they deserve a vote." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310819-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Historian Donald Ritchie talked about the history of the State of the Union from George Washington to the present. The interview includes historic video clips, photographs, and artwork depicting joint sessions of Congress. This discussion was followed by portions of Presidents Kennedy's 1963 and President Nixon's 1970 State of the Union addresses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310824-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310824-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton spoke to House Democrats at their retreat about the future of the party. He talked about several issues including job creation, immigration and gun control, which he described as "an opportunity, not a toxic land mine." He urged Democrats to to treat gun-owning voters as friends and neighbors. The House Democratic Issues Conference was a three-day retreat at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310912-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310912-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the annual congressional prayer breakfast, where legislators, officials and clergy gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on the United States. In his remarks President Obama highlighted his Christian faith, praised Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln, and encouraged the nation to find common ground. He also emphasized the role of faith in formulating good policy, saying "Faith is not a possession. Faith is a process." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310873-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310873-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mark Shields, syndicated columnist and political analyst for PBS, talked about his early days in politics and shared stories of his role as a legislative assistant to Senator William Proxmire (D-WI) and his work on the presidential campaigns of Senator Robert Kennedy (D-NY) in 1968 and Senator Edmund Muskie (D-ME) in 1972. He talked about the impact the assassination of Robert Kennedy had on his life and his eventual transition into journalism as a columnist for the [Washington Post]. He reflected on the use of humor in his writing and suggested that 2012 was the worst presidential campaign he covered because candidates Obama and Romney both appeared "not to like politics" very much. He says that John McCain's 2000 presidential primary campaign was his favorite because of the candidate's openness and willingness to speak with voters. Mr. Shields also reacted to video clips of from 1983, 1992, and 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310464-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310464-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cathy Lanier, the chief of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department, talked about the department's growth in the twenty-three years she has been a police officer. She talked about the homicide rate in Washington, D.C., dropping to its lowest in fifty-one years, the reasons for this decline, and the future growth of the D.C. metro area. Chief Lanier recounted stories of growing up in the area and dropping out of school at age 15. She joined the police force as a single mother with a ninth grade education. She talked about her career, completing her education with two master's degrees, and becoming the youngest chief in the history of the department. Other topics included, counter-terrorism, gun control, community policing, some of the criticisms of her administration over the years, and relations with the press. Chief Lanier reacted to videos including former Mayor Berry, a commencement address she delivered, an incident recorded on social media, and a press report. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310365-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Michelle Obama and Vice President and Jill Biden attended the National Prayer where ministers representing various religious traditions offered prayers for the country and the president. The service also included devotional music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310530-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the public inauguration ceremony for his second term on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. In his remarks he stressed national unity and called on lawmakers cooperate with one another to confront issues such as climate change, job creation, civil rights, and budget issues, saying "We cannot mistake absolutism for principle, or substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate." The ceremony also included the musical performances, a poetry reading, the oaths of office for president and vice president. Because the official inaugural day of January 20 was on a Sunday, the president was officially sworn into office in a private ceremony at the White House the previous day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama was officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts on Sunday, January 20, 2013, in a private ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House. Historically, Inaugural Ceremonies are not held on a Sunday because courts and other public institutions are not open. The public ceremony was scheduled for the following day at the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-3 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden was officially sworn-in on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at his residence on the grounds of the Naval Observatory by Justice Sonya Sotomayor. Historically, Inaugural Ceremonies are not held on a Sunday because Courts and other public institutions are not open. Public ceremonies were scheduled the next day at the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310492-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) talked about what was next on the Farm Bill, after a small part of it was passed as part of the fiscal cliff package, with the bulk of it unpassed. Some analysts see difficulty passing the farm bill 2013, and Senator Stabenow had been critical of the farm measures approved as part of the fiscal legislation. Senator Stabenow also talked about her views of prospects on other Senate legislation and Senate operations such as the filibuster. After the senator left, the reporters discussed her responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310218-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310218-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a joint session of Congress certificates were verified and electoral votes for president and vice president were counted from each state. President Obama received 332 votes, and Mitt Romney received 206. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310219-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House of Representatives convened on the first day of the 113th Congress. John Boehner (R-OH) was re-elected the speaker of the House with 220 votes. After he was sworn in, he swore in the members and delegates. The leaders of the House were announced and the rules for the 113th session were agreed upon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310183-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310183-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Cusack previewed some of the major debates for the 113th Congress as well as potential legislative priorities, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the demographics of the Congress, leadership positions, sequestration, and the debt ceiling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310189-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Crystal Wright, editor and publisher of the Internet blog conservativeblackchick.com, explained why she named her blog "Conservative Black Chick," and told how her upbringing shaped her belief system. She spoke of the discrimination her father faced when he was the only black man in his dental school program, as well as her mother's experiences as a little girl going to segregated beaches. Ms. Wright also discussed how her parents' resolve in the face of adversity inspired her to be engaged in the political process. She reflected on the election of Barack Obama as the first African-American president, and admitted that she voted for him in 2008. She described her latter disillusionment with the president's performance in office and how this has led her to become a sharp critic of his presidency. She talked about the reactions she faces from liberal-leaning African Americans. She also discussed the campaign strategy of the Republican Party and presidential candidate Mitt Romney. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309481-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, talked about key state issues, including employment, the Affordable Care Act, the "fiscal cliff," and the 2013 and 2014 elections. Governor Shumlin, in Vermont, was interviewed by correspondents in the C-SPAN studio in Washington, D.C. "Fiscal cliff" refers to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309845-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309845-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke at the Jack Kemp Foundation dinner at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel. Senator Rubio laid out several policy recommendations he believed would help all families regardless of class and keep the nation great. He said that President Obama's tax hike proposal on high income earners was not the best way to achieve economic growth and control America's debt. Other topics included education and health care reform. He was then presented with the 2012 Kemp Leadership Award by the widow of former Representative Jack Kemp, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309772-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309772-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate failed to ratify the United Nations disabilities treaty by a 61-38 margin. A two-thirds majority is required for passage of a treaty. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309777-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309777-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Leaders McConnell and Reid spoke on the chamber floor about possible changes to Senate filibuster rules. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309605-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309605-5 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The day after the 2012 elections, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) congratulated President and Mrs. Obama and Vice President and Mrs. Biden. He spoke to reporters about working with President Obama and the Senate to avoid the "fiscal cliff," the impending automatic tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. He said that Republicans would consider a deal that includes higher taxes "under the right conditions." He also stated, "Mr. President, this is your moment. We're ready to be led....We want you to succeed." He did not respond to questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309329-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309329-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum talked about their book, [That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back]. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They were interviewed while at the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program concluded with scenes of the festival and scheduling information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308235-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308235-6 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The committee met to consider allegations that Mikael Moore, the grandson and chief of staff of Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA), pressured the Treasury Department to give a bailout to OneUnited, a minority-owned bank in which Representative Waters' husband held stock and had served on the board of directors. Members ruled that Mr. Moore did violate House ethics rules rand would receive a letter of admonishment for his actions. Prior to the hearing, Representative Waters was cleared of ethics violations charges related to OneUnited, following a two-year investigation. Committee members announced that outside lawyers had determined that Representative Waters acted to represent all minority-owned banks, rather than her husband's specifically. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308316-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colbert King talked about his 22-year [Washington Post] career and the current political situation within the city's government. He described the crimes of council members Kwame Brown for bank fraud and campaign violations, and Harry Thomas Jr. for theft of funds and filing a false income tax return. He detailed the historical evolution of District of Columbia government, along with the troubled history of past administrations such as the arrest and conviction of former Mayor Marion Barry and recent charges of campaign irregularities surrounding the incumbent Mayor Vincent Gray. Colbert King was born in Washington, D.C., and attended Howard University. He has been a bank vice president, U.S. executive director of the World Bank, a Treasury Department deputy assistant secretary, and a State Department diplomat at the U.S. embassy in Bonn. He joined the [Post] editorial board in 1990 and was deputy editorial page editor from 2000 to 2007. He is married and has three adult sons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307940-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Walter Oleszek talked about the founders' intentions for the House of Representatives and the evolution of the institution. The House was originally the only part of the national government directly elected by the people. Mr. Oleszek examined the changes in te House and how it reflects popular political views. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Voice of the People: The House of Representatives" was part of the series "...In Congress Assembled": The Roots and Evolution of Today's Congress, held by the Smithsonian Associates in the Ripley Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306724-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Democratic Platform Committee considered and adopted the platform for the Democratic Party Convention. Every four years, the Democratic National Convention adopts a new national platform which is an official statement of the Democratic Party's position on a variety of issues. The Platform Committee is responsible for drafting and recommending a proposed national platform to the Democratic National Convention for approval by the delegates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307515-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307515-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House voted to reprimand Representative Laura Richardson (D-CA) for violating seven federal and House rules, including the use of House resources for her own personal purposes and pressuring her Washington, D.C., staff to work on her 2010 campaign. Members approved by voice vote the bipartisan Ethics Committee report. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307290-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307290-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House Colorado delegation was granted floor time for a resolution condemning the shootings and honoring the victims of the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado. Additionally, Representatives Pelosi (D-CA) and Hoyer (D-MD) rose to offer their condolences and condemnation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307259-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307259-4 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jim Collins gave the opening address to governors gathered for their annual meeting. He spoke about leadership development, leadership styles, and strategies to become a great leader. The governors were welcomed by an actor playing the historical Patrick Henry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307053-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307053-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly legislative briefing with reporters. She called the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee vote of contempt against Attorney General Eric Holder a "shameful display of abuse of power." She said House Republicans were holding the attorney general in contempt for going after voter suppression laws, and accused House Republicans of diverting the debate on jobs and passing a transportation bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306704-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306704-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brian Kamoie talked about the speech he gave to students selected for the U.S. Senate Youth Program, which brings high school students from all 50 states to Washington, D.C., for a week of government and leadership education. Mr. Kamoie's speech was referenced by numerous student delegates as inspiring and motivational. In this interview Mr. Kamoie detailed his job duties as White House senior director of preparedness, and talked about his service in both the Bush and Obama administrations. He stated that in 2011 a record number of presidentially declared disasters and emergencies happened in the U.S. and that those disasters were larger than past years in terms of their scale and impact. Brian Kamoie received his bachelor's degree in policy studies and political science from Dickinson College. He received law and public health master's degrees from George Washington University. He is married with two daughters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305835-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secret Service and Homeland Security officials testified on the scandal surrounding Secret Service agent interaction with Colombian prostitutes. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan disputed the notion that agents have routinely engaged in sexual misconduct while on assignment. Homeland Security Department Acting Inspector General Charles Edwards promised a wholly independent investigation of the incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306164-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306164-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave the keynote address at the South Carolina Republican Party's annual Silver Elephant fundraising dinner. He called President Obama one of the most divisive Presidents in years and talked about the importance of the coming election. He also warned about the consequences of America losing by straying from the morals and principles of its founding documents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306090-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Journalists, politicians and celebrities gathered for the White House Correspondents' Association Annual Dinner. President Obama poked fun at himself and his Republican rivals and included jokes about a passage from his autobiography where he had eaten dog as a boy living in Indonesia. The president also said Mitt Romney would probably consider the dinner's location, the Washington Hilton, a "fixer upper." Following the president's remarks, comedian Jimmy Kimmel took to the stage, joking about the president's ears, the first lady's fitness campaign, and dinner attendees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305614-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Services Administration (GSA) officials testified at a hearing on the investigation of their agency and its overall culture of wasteful spending. The hearing focused on rooting out waste, fraud, abuse, corruption, and increasing accountability. Daniel Tangherlini discussed steps he has already taken since joining the agency, including centralizing both the financial and procurement functions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305515-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305515-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton moderated a discussion with activists who talk about their service activities and what motivates them in trying to make a difference. Speakers included recording artist Usher; former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright who spoke about her efforts in a post-governmental role; and others who co-founded their own organizations to help people living in underdeveloped countries. Usher led the audience in singing "The Greatest Love of All." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305231-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305231-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their fiscal year 2013 budget proposal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304994-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Alaska governor and vice presidential nominee Sara Palin spoke to conservatives attending the Conservative Political Action Conference. She criticized the Obama administration's policies which she said were not "winning the future" but "losing the country." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304376-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304376-11 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN's Florida primary coverage included interviews with political correspondents, local news coverage of election returns, viewer calls, and victory and concession speeches. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304062-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden spoke to House Democrats at their annual retreat. In his speech he said he believes actions by congressional Republicans will help Democrats win back the House and President Obama win re-election in 2012. He said the president's agenda is one that supports the middle class, while Republicans "don't get it." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303947-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303947-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), submitted her letter of resignation to Speaker Boehner on the dais. Members paid tribute to her service and career, and Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) read Gifford's resignation letter. On January 8, 2011, Representative Giffords was shot in the head in a Tucson supermarket parking lot at a public meeting with constituents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303889-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303889-5 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his third State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama outlined his priorities for legislative action and priorities for the American people. He opened his address by celebrating the return of combat troops from Iraq, and later outlined his policy toward the Middle East and Asia. Near the end of his remarks he also made a plea to Congress to address economic inequality. In his remarks he focused on the economy and economic recovery efforts, saying "the state of the union is getting stronger." He also proposed a bluprint for boosting American manufacturing, called for tax reforms, urged Congress to invest in innovation, and announced a program to investigate fraud in the mortgage industry.Other topics included international trade, education, clean energy, and partisan politics in Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303881-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303881-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speechwriters from the George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush administrations previewed President Obama's State of the Union address. Other topics included the mechanics of writing the State of the Union address, the influence of new media on the speech, as well an examination of the Republican response. They answered questions from audience members following their discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303873-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303873-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT African-American Republican leaders held a forum to discuss the black community and the conservative movement. Topics included unemployment in the African-American community and ways to bring more people of color to the Republican Party. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303830-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Diana West discussed her weekly online and syndicated column about cultural and political issues from a self-described conservative viewpoint. She talked about the spread of Islamic law throughout formerly non-Islamic areas of the Western world and her opposition to the war in Afghanistan. She detailed her criticism of General David Petraeus for what she calls a "fuzzy headed" policy in Iraq during 2006. She calls the surge strategy of building up troops in Iraq an idealistic and naive policy and believes the war was not worth the effort and failed to create a permanent positive benefit for the U.S. She also expressed her concern about a wealthy member of the royal family of Saudi Arabia owning a large stake in News Corp. She talks about her childhood and the issues and events that influenced her political thinking. Diana West was a reporter and editorial writer for the [Washington Times] for 18 years. She is the author of [The Death of the Grownup].. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303341-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303341-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was interviewed by Mike Allen. Topics included congressional redistricting, the Republican presidential field, campaign financing, and the Social Security payroll tax cuts. She predicted that Democrats will take back the House and that President Obama will be reelected. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303716-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author and reporter Glenn Kessler discussed his role as fact checker for [The Washington Post]. In his newspaper column and online, he examines the statements of political figures and diplomats. Based upon his evaluation of the accuracy of the statements, he awards as many as four "Pinocchios" to the speaker, and explains his reasoning. He talked about the criticism of fact checking columns and websites from both the left and the right. He reviewed some of his "8 Worst Pinocchios of the Year," including an Internet advertisement from the Agenda Project suggesting that Republican plans for Medicare restructuring would endanger senior citizens. Mr. Kessler also shared stories about growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He described testifying at the trial of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby in 2007. In addition, he explains the difference between a person speaking to a reporter on the record, on background, and off the record. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303324-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT As the speaker walked off the platform during a pro forma session, Minority Whip Steny Hoyer called on House Republicans to allow a vote on Senate-passed legislation to extend Social Security payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits. Mr. Hoyer then yielded to Representative Chris Van Hollen, who could not be heard as the House recording studio turned off microphones. Normally microphones are shut off as soon as sessions gavel out. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303328-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303328-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Feinstein discussed his memoir, [One On One: Behind The Scenes with The Greats In The Game], which chronicles his years of reporting on some the greatest sports figures. He talked about the case for federal government intervention in the administration of college athletics and addressed the use of taxpayer money for football and baseball arenas. He recounted his testimony before a House Judiciary subcommittee on baseball's antitrust exemption. He detailed two rules changes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association that arose from the publication of two of his books. He reviewed the college football coaches salaries, his early writing career, and the 25th anniversary publication of his first book. John Feinstein was born in New York City and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Duke University in 1977. He has written 28 books, including five children's mystery novels. He spent eleven years as a political and sports reporter for The Washington Post. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302898-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302898-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee heard testimony on laws that prohibit members of Congress and their staffs from trading on information they obtain as lawmakers and whether those laws need to be strengthened. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Scott Brown said they were both surprised to learn there are no official laws against congressional members engaging in insider trading. Each outlined their versions of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act, also known as "STOCK." Both acts would prohibit representatives, senators and their staffers from buying or selling stocks and bonds based on privileged congressional information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302953-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT At an annual White House event, President Obama pardoned the national Thanksgiving turkey. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302842-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302842-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lawrence Lessig talked about his latest book about the influence of money on Congress, in which he argued that large amounts of money, fueled by recent changes in campaign finance rules, can secure legislative influence in the U.S. government. He criticized powerful business interests that sponsor corporate lobbyists and suggested that widespread citizen mobilization and a new Constitutional Convention would allow people to regain control of "the corrupted but redeemable representational system." He also talked about clerking for Justice Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court, and Judge Richard Posner on the 7th Circuit Court. He offered views on the Obama administration's accomplishments, and the influence his father had upon him while growing up in central Pennsylvania. Lawrence Lessig earned a B.A. and B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania, his M.A. from Cambridge University, and a J.D. from Yale University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302043-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302043-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rahm Emanuel spoke about the accomplishments of the Obama administration to date, the 2012 presidential campaign, weaknesses of the Republican field, and the future of the U.S. economy under both Republican and Democratic control. His remarks were delivered at the annual Jefferson Jackson fundraising dinner in Des Moines, Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302664-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Capitol Historical Society honored the lives and careers of Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI) and Representative John Dingell (D-MI) with the annual Freedom Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations who have advanced greater public understanding and appreciation for freedom. Senator Inouye is a World II combat veteran having won the Medal of Honor. Representative Dingell is the longest serving member of the House in history. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302748-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) was interviewed by Mike Allen about policy, politics, and the news of the day. Topics included immigration, efforts to combat AIDS in the U.S. and abroad, the future of the Republican party, and developments in Syria. Regarding the work of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, he said he is hopeful members will come up with a plan both sides can agree on by the November 23, 2011, deadline, but he would not "put any money on it." After the interview, Senator Rubio answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302687-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on concussions suffered by student athletes. Among the topics addressed were returning to play too soon after injury, diagnosis of concussions, protective equipment, and the need for more awareness of the seriousness of concussions. Student athletes also talked about their personal experiences following their concussions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302174-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT South Korean President Lee spoke to a joint meeting of Congress. He thanked members for ratifying a free trade agreement, which he called another milestone in relations between two countries. He praised the agreement for its fair labor provisions, rigorous environmental standards and strong protections for intellectual property rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302063-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302063-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Political activist and filmmaker Michael Moore talked about his life and career. Video clips were shown from three of his films and his television show, "TV Nation." He also reacted to a video clip of his controversial March 23, 2003, Academy Award acceptance speech. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Michael Moore is the author of eight non-fiction books: [Downsize This! Random Threats from an Unarmed American] (1996); [Adventures in a TV Nation] (1998); [Stupid White Men ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!] (2002); [Dude, Where's My Country?] (2003); [Will They Ever Trust Us Again?] (2004); [The Official Fahrenheit 9/11 Reader] (2004); [Mike's Election Guide 2008]; [Here Comes Trouble: Stories From My Life] (2011). His films include the Academy Award-winning [Bowling for Columbine], [Roger and Me], [Fahrenheit 9/11], [Sicko], and [Capitalism: A Love Story]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301442-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301442-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author, filmmaker, and political activist Michael Moore talked about his memoir, in which he recounts his life by giving vignettes from starting his own newspaper in the 4th grade to his controversial speech in 2003 while accepting the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for [Bowling for Columbine]. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. Portions of this program contain language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301569-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidates and their campaign staffs answered questions from reporters following a CNN-Tea Party Express-sponsored debate at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301463-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama presented his plan for job creation and economic growth before a joint session of Congress. In his remarks he appealed for pragmatic bipartisanship and swift action in order to restore jobs and spur economic growth. He also outlined several parts of the plan that emphasized infrastructure investment, veterans programs, small business incentives, tax reform, and federal spending priorities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301387-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) addressed the Reagan Forum at the Ronald Reagan Library, at the invitation of former First Lady Nancy Reagan. He talked about the role of government. He also discussed his background, making changes to Social Security and Medicare, and the 2012 presidential campaign. As is customary at this speaking series, Senator Rubio escorted Mrs. Reagan to her seat before he began his speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301181-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301181-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) talked about his views on the role and mission of the newly created Joint Committee Select Committee on Deficit Reduction and its appointees. He also discussed the budget and deficit issues, job creation and President Obama's three-day jobs tour the following week, the progressive agenda, liberal discontent with President Obama, and campaign 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301027-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301027-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author and syndicated columnist Ann Coulter talked about her life and career. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included politics, the media, and the culture wars. A video clip was shown of Ms. Coulter talking to people as she signed books at a book launch party held by the Heritage Foundation. Ann Coulter is the legal correspondent for [Human Events] magazine is the author of eight books, including [Slander: Liberal Lies about the American Right; If Democrats Had Any Brains, They'd be Republicans]; and her latest, [Demonic: How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300573-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300573-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Executive Directors for professional football and basketball players' labor unions talked about collective bargaining rights in sports. National Basketball Players Association director Billy Hunter said that if he had to bet on it, he would wager that the NBA lockout would cost the league the entire 2011-12 season. The NBA locked out its players on July 1st after a recent labor deal expired and then filed a claim against the National Basketball Players Union for unfair labor practices. The NFL had ended a lockout by agreeing to a 10-year deal though collective bargaining ending disputes over splitting revenue and players' rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300888-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300888-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a Democrtic fundraiser organized to honor the president's 50th birthday. After acknowledging several dignitaries in the audience, he highlight his administration's economic achievements and outlined the economic challenges ahead. He also talked about his administration's achievements in other areas such as health care, civil rights, energy policy, and infrastructure improvements. Mayor Rham Emanuel's introduction of the president was joined in progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300885-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300885-4 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In this excerpt from the House floor, Representative Giffords made her first appearance since January when she was injured in a shooting. Representative Pelosi recognized Representative Giffords presence as did Representative DeGette. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300833-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300833-5 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House debated the rule on the compromise agreement to raise the debt ceiling and then moved to consideration of the bill itself. The measure was approved 269-161. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) made her first appearance on the House floor to cast her first vote since she was injured in a shooting in January. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300833-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300833-3 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate met on a Sunday to debate and vote on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's debt reduction plan. The plan was defeated by a vote of 50 yes to 49 no. A majority of 60 was needed to pass. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300819-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House resumed their session to debate the Reid proposal to raise the debt ceiling under suspension of the rules. The proposal was defeated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300810-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300810-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House debated a revised version of Speaker Boehner's proposed deficit reduction and debt ceiling legislation, as well as rules governing the debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300790-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300790-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House took up House Speaker John Boehner's plan to lift the debt ceiling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300758-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300758-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A group of House and Senate Republicans spoke to reporters about their support for the passage of legislation that would require the Treasury secretary to prioritize payments for debt service, Social Security, and military pay in the event the debt limit is reached. Republican Study Committee Chair Jim Jordan said that he thought Speaker Boehner lacked the needed House Republican votes to pass his debt ceiling plan, and that he opposed it because it did not cut spending enough and or require a balanced budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300720-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN's original feature documentary, [The Library of Congress], is a behind-the-scenes look at the national repository, providing the history of the institution, a tour of its iconic Jefferson Building, and glimpses of some of the library's rare book, photo, and map collections. The film also featured some of the presidential papers housed at the Library of Congress, ranging from George Washington through Calvin Coolidge. Viewers learned how the library uses technology to preserve its holdings and expand public access to them, as well as how technology is helping to uncover new information about some of the items in its collections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300241-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about conflicts in several states over constitutionally-mandated redistricting. Congressional districts are redrawn every ten years to reflect population shifts. Topics included the impact of redistricting on growing minorities like the Latino community, and various lawsuits of alleged gerrymandering. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300560-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his novel Ralph Nader imagines placing seventeen billionaires in one room to solve the country's problems, from the redevelopment of New Orleans to a reassessment of corporate citizenry and a plan to address environmental issues. Ralph Nader discussed his political novel with two of the billionaires depicted in his book, businessmen and philanthropists Ted Turner and Peter Lewis. This "LIVE from the NYPL" event was held at Celeste Bartos Forum of the New York Public Research Library of Humanities and Social Sciences following the publication of an abridged version of the novel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300422-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors, political scientists, and sociologists talked about the issues that divide and separate Americans. Topics debated include immigration, poverty, and race. Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor made opening remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300006-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300006-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer was interviewed by Kaili Joy Gray at the 6th annual NetRoots Nation conference. Mr. Pfeiffer acknowledged "frustration with some of the decisions" by the Obama administration and said the conference activists were critical to his election in 2008. Other topics of discussion included the administration's economic policies, the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, and the decision to extend tax cuts made during the George W. Bush administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300094-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300094-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Several presidential candidates spoke to Republican supporters about their agenda and conservative principles. Event organizers escorted comedian Reggie Brown from the stage after he made racially tinged jokes about President Obama, and mocked some of the Republican presidential candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300021-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300021-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2012 Republican presidents candidates Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, and Herman Cain, were among the speakers at the second day of the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans. The 3-day Conference brought 2,000 Republicans from around the country to listen to conservative officials, candidates, and activists, and to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Reagan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300020-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300020-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) held a news conference in which he acknowledged sending explicit photos of himself to women he had communicated with online. He said he had apologized to his family and those involved, but would not resign since he had not broken any laws or rules of the House. Following his brief announcement he took extended questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299907-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299907-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Republican leaders spoke to reporters following a meeting with President Obama at the White House about raising the debt ceiling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299828-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299828-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress. In his remarks he outlined his vision of a settlement with the Palestinians, saying he was prepared to accept a "far-reaching compromise," but any agreement must recognize the "vast demographic changes" that have taken place since 1967. He also called on Palestinians to see a future "homeland," rather than Israel, as the place to settle refugees from the 1948 war that founded the Jewish state. At one point in the speech he was interrupted by a heckler in the House Visitors Gallery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299666-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican House freshman spoke about their support for cuts in federal spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298898-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298898-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan, surrounded by Republican members of the House Budget Committee, spoke to reporters about their party's 2012 budget plan. The proposal sought more than $4 trillion in spending cuts over the next 10 years, including significant changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs and tax code reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298845-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298845-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Broder talked about the book he wrote with Haynes Johnson, [The System: The American Way of Politics at the Breaking Point], published by Little, Brown and Company. The book examines in detail how "the system" of congressional partisanship prevented a reform of the U.S. health care system by the Clinton administration in 1993-94. Both co-authors are Pulitzer Prize winners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71389-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Jim Jordan talked about the strength of the study committee within the House Republican Conference, its relationship with the tea party movement, and the debate over cutting federal spending. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298087-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 2010 recipients. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian award and recognizes exceptional meritorious service. The recipients were former President George H.W. Bush, Georgia Representative John Lewis, Maya Angelou, Warren Buffett, Bill Russell, Stan Musial, Gerda Weissmann Klein, Jean Kennedy Smith, Yo-Yo Ma, Jasper Johns, John H. Adams, John Sweeney, Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel, Sylvia Mendez, and Dr. Tom Little (posthumous). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298028-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298028-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former White House press secretaries spoke about their experiences and the role of the press secretary. The talked about the challenges of the job, changes in the media landscape over the past several years, and shaping the president's public message. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297887-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289864-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Fritze talked about the differences between House and Senate health care bills. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. Libby Casey was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289930-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289930-3 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to a joint meeting of Congress. In her remarks she spoke about the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany since reunification, and he own experiences during and after the Cold War. She also focused on several other topics such as Iranian nuclear development, operations in Afghanistan, the Middle East peace process, and international efforts to address climate change and combat global warming. This was the first address by a German chancellor in over 50 years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289781-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289781-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bill Kristol spoke about the [Weekly Standard]'s editorial on the cost of health care, the following day's elections in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York's 23rd district, as well as the president's decision on strategy in Afghanistan. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289739-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289739-3 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama outlined his plan for health care reform before a joint session of Congress. In his remarks he acknowledged the fierce debate that had ensued during the congressional August recess (which he termed a "partisan spectacle"), recognized that health care reform solutions need significant compromise and devotion of resources, and called for legislators to bring their serious ideas to the table and dispense with oppositional nay-saying. He outlined a health care reform solution that included transportable individual health insurance, did not deny coverage to anyone, created affordable options within the marketplace, and he admonished irresponsible businesses and individuals for poor decisions in the provision of health care. He also strongly criticized those who had been irresponsible in talking about health care reform, saying that "demagoguery and distortion" had no place in debate on improvement of heath care, and implored Congress to take up the challenge that President Theodore Roosevelt and subsequent presidents had made to the nation in decades past. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288799-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford was interviewed on WVOC Radio in Columbia, South Carolina. He answered questions from listeners and addressed calls for his resignation or impeachment over the use of state resources for personal travel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288777-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288777-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The burial service for Senator Edward Kennedy was held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Senator Kennedy was laid to rest next to his brothers, President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy. Cardinal McCarrick and members of the family spoke as darkness fell on the cemetery. The latter part of the ceremony was illuminated only by the eternal flame by President John F. Kennedy's grave and lighting on the Custis Mansion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288601-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Funeral services were held for Senator Edward Kennedy at Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Boston. He died Tuesday August 25 at his home in Hyannisport, Massachusetts at the age of 77. His sons, President Obama, and others paid tribute to his personal and political life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288598-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288598-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A "celebration of life" memorial service was held for Senator Edward Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. The service was a private ceremony to honor Senator Kennedy and his love of family and friends, his passion for life and his commitment to public service. The ceremony also included some of Senator Kennedy's favorite music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288589-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288589-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kennedy's motorcade cortege stopped at the Senate steps for a brief prayer so that Senate staff and members of the broader Senate community with whom the Senator worked could bid a final farewell before the cortege moved to Arlington National Cemetery for burial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288600-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288600-1 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton spoke to bloggers and activists about the importance of the current time in political history. In his remarks he spoke about pieces of his legacy, drawing comparisons between his battle for health care overhaul to the current reform efforts and even angrily defending the compromise that became "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" for the military when a protester in the audience shouted at him. He also made an oblique reference to Secretary of State Clinton's remarks in Africa where she was angered by a question about what he might think on a particular subject, and continued by praising her work as secretary of state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288359-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288359-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The motorcade and hearse bearing Senator Edward Kennedy arrived at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum where he would lie in repose. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288576-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288576-2 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the public paid respects to Senator Edward Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. He died on August 25, 2009 from brain cancer. This was the first day in which he was lying in repose with a military honor guard standing watch while his family, friends and colleaguse sat vigil by his flag-drapped coffin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288576-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288576-3 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) was part of the evening activities at the Democratic National Convention. Senator Kennedy was recovering from surgery for brain cancer as he participated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280553-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280553-7 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT