The most popular 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) Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 15:22:20 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298916-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298916-2 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, and others spoke at the Restoring Honor Rally, held at the Lincoln Memorial. Speakers focused on the conservative agenda, religious values, civil rights issues, the economy, and reducing the size and influence of government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295231-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295231-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298072-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293361-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298864-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 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 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to House Republicans at their retreat in Baltimore. In his remarks he said he welcomed disagreement and debate, but called for genuine bipartisanship and asked for constructive ideas in confronting the nation's problems. Following his remarks he openly and frankly answered pointed questions from the Republican legislators. Topics ranged from health care, to energy policy, to taxes and the economy. This version does not contain the introduction of the president and has a single camera shot without showing questioners. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291730-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291730-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House has passed the Senate version of health care legislation by a vote of 219 to 212. The House has passed both the Senate health care legislation and the reconciliation bill. The reconciliation bill now goes to the Senate for debate and the passed Senate bill heads to President Obama for his signature. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292637-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 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 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203715-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203715-3 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284846-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284846-101 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68799-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291700-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296808-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296808-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286988-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286988-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296625-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296625-101 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300542-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300542-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299912-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299912-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169635-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286790-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House returned from its summer recess to take up a measure to provide assistance to states for Medicaid and education funds. During the session Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) took the floor to discuss the ethics charges against him and indicated that he would not resign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294987-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294987-2 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes. After a speech on the Travon Martin shooting in Florida, Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL) was scolded by the chair and escorted from the House floor for wearing a gray hoodie and sunglasses. House rules prohibit wearing hats. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305169-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305169-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House Judiciary Committee looked at the piracy of live sports broadcasts over the Internet. Witnesses included officials from Major League Baseball, ESPN, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and a representative from Justin.tv, a website that allows its users to broadcast and share video online. They told the committee that the piracy of live sports broadcasts over the Internet is a rapidly growing problem, compounded by the global nature of the Internet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290734-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Manu Raju talked about activities in Congress. Topics included the protesters attending town hall meetings being held during the August recess. The Senate sergeant of arms warned senators and staff to be ready for flaring tempers during August recess. The main item in contention is the health care legislation. Other topics included the resignation of Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) and the impact on the Florida Senate race. Mr. Raju responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288294-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288294-6 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286916-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286916-101 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 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 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the annual congressional prayer breakfast, where legislators and officials gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on the United States. Astronaut Mark Kelly spoke on behalf of Representative Gabrielle Giffords, his wife, who was seriously injured at a shooting in Tucson on January 8, 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297830-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton announced three executive branch appointments: William Daley, a Chicago attorney and brother of Mayor Richard Daley, to be Secretary of Commerce, Rep. Richardson to be Ambassador to the U.N. and Gene Sperling to be Chairman of the National Economic Council. He also announced that four cabinet-level officials will remain for his second term: Janet Reno, Robert Rubin, Donna Shalala and Carol Browner. After his announcement and remarks, by his choices, the president took reporters' questions on his cabinet and his expectations for his second term among other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77323-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77323-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301882-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301882-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate health care bill faces its first challenge in a late-night procedural vote. Yesterday, Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) said he's prepared to vote for the bill after reaching a compromise on abortion language. He is likely the 60th vote needed to move forward. The Senate will hold general debate from 1:00 pm ET until 11:30 pm ET in preparation for a 1:00 am ET Monday vote on the motion to evoke cloture on the Majority Leader's Managers Amendment to the health care bill. This is the 17th day of health care debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290819-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294111-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294111-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Breitbart talked about his new book, [Righteous Indignation], and he responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. In his book he examines his transformation from a liberal to a self-described "conservative cultural warrior," perpetually in battle with members of the mainstream media. He also discussed his belief that a liberal bias pervades U.S. news outlets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299376-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299376-5 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter continued debate on the surface transportation bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304455-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 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 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296778-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296778-2 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Violence Against Women Act At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to consider the following judicial nominations for 30 mins. of debate followed by roll call votes on each about noon: -Gregg Jeffrey Costa to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas; http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305688-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281526-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281526-102 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286423-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286423-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Author, columnist, and television commentator S.E. Cupp talked about her life, work, and being a conservative political commentator. She appears regularly on television programs such as FOX's "Hannity & Colmes" and "Redeye with Greg Gutfeld" as well as CNN's "Reliable Sources" among others. She is co-author of the book [Why You're Wrong About the Right: Behind the Myths -- The Surprising Truth About Conservatives] (Threshold Editions; May 20, 2008). Her second book, called [Losing Our Religion] is due to be published the next spring. Ms. Cupp has been published in the [New York Daily News, Newsmax], Townhall.com, [Washington Post, Human Events, American Spectator, Sports Illustrated] online, and NASCAR.com, among others. She is a regular contributor to [Politico]'s "Arena." S.E. Cupp grew up in Andover, Massachusetts and graduated from Cornell in 2000. She is 30 years old. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289387-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT In his first 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 highlighted job creation, heath care, the economy, national security and the environment. He also outlined his agenda for the coming year, including global warming, immigration reform, financial regulation, and ending the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy of exclusion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291689-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291689-2 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.Res. 364 - Designating room HVC 215 of the Capitol Visitor Center as the "Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room" (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) H.Res. 477 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3463) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) the Regulatory Flexibility Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3010) the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 (Special Rule, One Hour of Debate) H.R. 3094 - Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: (Ten Minutes Each) Rep. Tim Bishop Amendment Rep. Leonard Boswell Amendment Rep. Timothy Walz Amendment Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302933-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302933-2 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285429-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285429-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter began consideration of S.1867, the Department of Defense Authorization Act. Members approved a continuing resolution to fund federal programs and agencies by a vote of 70 to 30. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302754-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293184-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293184-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members debated the recommendation by the House ethics committee to censure Representative Charlie Rangel (D-NY) for violations of House rules and discrediting the institution through questionable business dealings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296853-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296853-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 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 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of topics including health care legislation, unemployment figures, and the military base shooting at the Fort Hood, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289845-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289845-2 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285575-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Journalists, politicians and celebrities gathered for the White House Correspondents' Association Annual Dinner. Michelle Obama presented youth scholarships and Matt Winkler presented the White House Correspondents' Association Awards to journalists. President Obama gave humorous remarks focusing on the members of his administration and the political climate in Washington. He was followed by comedian Jay Leno. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293275-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293275-1 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT