http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1021114 Bob Corker's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 20 May 2013 04:35:32 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=1021114&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1021114 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Libya and Chad. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312598-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312598-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 20:05:53 GMT The Senate debated S. 743, Marketplace Fairness Act, for the collection of state sales taxes from online retailers. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be a U.S. circuit judge for the Eighth Circuit and Sylvia Matthews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be director of the Office of Management and Budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312352-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312352-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:29:56 GMT The U.S. Senate convenes to resume consideration of S Con Res 8, the budget resolution for fiscal 2014, offered by Budget Committee Chairman Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:00:16 GMT The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the nominations of Mary Jo White to become chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). and Richard Cordray to continue leading the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311441-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:02:01 GMT Witnesses testified on U.S. policy toward North Korea. Earlier in the day, North Korea threatened a pre-emptive nuclear attack on the United States in retaliation for new United Nations sanctions. WITNESSES: Panel One: Glyn T. Davies, special representative for North Korea policy, Department of State Panel Two: Stephen W. Bosworth, dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Medford, Mass. Robert G. Joseph, senior scholar, National Institute for Public Policy Joseph DeTrani, president, Intelligence and National Security Alliance http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311371-1 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:18:13 GMT Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) spoke by telephone about President Obama's dinner with Senate Republicans the previous day at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, D.C., where they discussed entitlement program spending, tax reform, and the need for a deficit deal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311406-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311406-1 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:48:43 GMT The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.388, the American Family Economic Protection Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311248-1 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:00:10 GMT Ben Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook for the year and the future of economic growth. In his remarks he defended the U.S. central bank's bond-buying stimulus, urged lawmakers to avoid sharp spending cuts set to go into effect by the end of the week, and spoke about successful efforts to curb inflation to stimulate the economy. The first 15 minutes of the hearing were devoted to executive committee business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311156-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311156-1 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:04:24 GMT The Senate confirmed former Senator Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense with a 58-41 vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311182-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311182-2 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:16:01 GMT Government regulators testified on the implementation of the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulations law. There was occassional applause, such as when Senator Warren said that she was concerned that "too big to fail" was too big for trial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310990-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310990-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:02:35 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and was scheduled to vote on renewal of the Violence Against Women Act at 5:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310761-1 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:00:02 GMT The Senate reconvened for legislative business and confirmed the nomination of Senator John F. Kerry (D-MA) to be secretary of state. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310619-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310619-2 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:16:17 GMT Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testified about his nomination as secretary of state. Among the topics he addressed were Iran's nuclear weapon program, Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria. In his opening statement he urged bipartisanship to promote U.S. leadership on matters such as food and energy security and climate change. He also answered questions about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's statements on the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya. Regarding Afghanistan, he said the turnover of U.S. operations in that country was on target to happen in Spring 2013. He was introduced by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary of State Clinton, and Senator John McCain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310497-1 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:06:04 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. During her testimony, she choked up as she spoke of comforting the victims' families and grew angry at accusations that the Obama administration misled the country over whether the Benghazi incident stemmed from a protest. She also depicted the incident as part of a long history of such violence, and the result of regional instability since the "Arab Spring" of popular revolutions that began in 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310496-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:02:57 GMT Vice President Biden held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected and re-elected senators. The event happens at the start of each Congress in the Old Senate Chamber. The official swearing-in ceremony took place earlier in the Senate chambers on the opening day of the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310193-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310193-1 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:09:24 GMT Republican senators spoke on the Senate floor in reaction to President Obama's remarks about negotiations to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-9 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:12:19 GMT The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-1 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:00:12 GMT The Senate convened for a rare Sunday legislative session. The nominations of William Joseph Baer, of Maryland, to be an assistant attorney general, and of Carol J. Galante, of California, to be an assistant secretary of Housing and Urban Development, were confirmed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310133-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310133-1 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:00:06 GMT Tennessee Republican Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander spoke to reporters about "fiscal cliff" impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. Senator Alexander predicted that congressional leaders and President Obama would find a compromise over the weekend. Senator Corker among his comments said the real fiscal cliff was Medicare. He talked about his bill to reduce Medicare spending by $1 trillion as part of a larger budget deal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310123-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310123-1 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:26:11 GMT Senior State Department officials testified on the September 11, 2012 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya that led to the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. Deputy Secretary Thomas Nides said that several recommendations from the report take effect before the end of 2012, the rest before Secretary of State Clinton's successor would take office in 2013. Deputy Secretary William Burns in his remarks said that officials at the highest levels of the State Department were aware of the "deteriorating security situation" in Libya prior to the attack. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309992-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:03:06 GMT Witnesses testified on the accuracy and regulation of consumer credit reports. They discussed were the practices of credit reporting agencies, the low number of consumers who request their credit reports, the impact of medical debt on credit scores, and the dispute process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310025-1 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:06:40 GMT Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke to reporters after a Foreign Relations Committee top-secret, closed-door meeting on the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310032-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:01:48 GMT The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session and therafter resumed consideration of S.3637, the TAG extension legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309935-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309935-1 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:30:42 GMT The Senate convened for morning business until 2 p.m. The time from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. was designated for speeches by and regarding retiring Senators. At 2 p.m., the Senate resumed consideration of S 3637, the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) extension bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309915-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309915-1 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:30:11 GMT At 2:15p.m. senators voted to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S 3637. The Senate confirmed the nomination John E. Dowdell, of Oklahoma, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309888-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309888-2 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:16:30 GMT Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan testified on the financial health of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The agency had a $16 billion deficit due to mortgage lending activity during the financial crisis. Secretary Donovan said he could not guarantee the agency would not need to draw money from the Treasury Department at the end of 2013. He also outlined a number of policy changes being enacted or contemplated that would affect millions of Americans seeking mortgages through FHA. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309759-1 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:06:40 GMT Republican and Democratic leaders talked about negotiations between President Obama and Congress to avoid the "fiscal cliff." "Downsizing the Deficit: The Fiscal Cliff and Its Impact on Business" was a breakfast discussion moderated by Al Hunt. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309789-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309789-1 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:28:53 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309719-1 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:15:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308332-1 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:00:05 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-1 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:30:05 GMT Witnesses testified on prior authorization requirements for power mobility devices (PMD), such as wheel chairs, in Medicare. A 2011 inspector general's report found that 80 percent of PMD claims did not meet Medicare criteria and should not have been paid. Among the topics addressed were aggressive tactics to get doctors' approval for the devices, systematic errors that were later corrected and approved, and a new pilot program aimed at reducing the risk of errors and fraud in the powered wheel chair program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308280-1 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:01:43 GMT The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Robert Stephen Beecroft to become U.S. ambassador to Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were embassy security, Iranian use of Iraqi air space, and conflict in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308270-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308270-1 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:38:43 GMT Richard Cordray gave his semi-annual report to Congress of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Among the issues addressed in the hearing were mortgage rules, the regulation of pre-paid credit cards, the CFPB's Web site, and the bureau's authority under mortgage disclosure. Mr. Cordray told the committee that a 20 percent down payment requirement would not be a part of the bureau's new rules on home mortgages. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308152-1 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:06:57 GMT The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308119-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308119-1 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:29:51 GMT Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senators questions primarily addressed how each nominee would address the transition in Afghanistan and mending U.S. relations with Pakistan. Other topics included the threat of the Haqqani network and other terrorist groups, treatment of women and girls, the re-opening of the NATO supply route in Pakistan, and IEDs (improvised explosive devices). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307349-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:06:43 GMT Treasury Secretary Geithner testified on the recently approved Financial Stability Oversight Council's (FSOC) annual report. In addition to questions about the FSOC report, senators also asked about sequestration and his handling of the scandal surrounding the London Interbank Offered Rate's (LIBOR) manipulation of interest rates, which occurred.during his tenure as head of the New York Federal Reserve. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307258-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:59:26 GMT Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke presented the Federal Reserve Board's semiannual report on monetary policy. In his testimony he said the two main sources of risk to the economy were the European Union debt crisis and impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307092-1 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:42:04 GMT the transportation conference report, the student loan bill and the flood insurance bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306847-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306847-1 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:59:51 GMT Business leaders testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for under- and over-sea travel and commerce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306820-1 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:03:26 GMT Military branch leaders testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for maritime travel and commerce. The treaty establishes a system for resolving disputes in international waters and recognizes sovereign rights over a country's continental shelf out to 200 nautical miles and beyond if the country can provide evidence to substantiate its claims. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306596-1 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:06:32 GMT Jamie Dimon testified on JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion trading loss on May 10, 2012, and business practices in the banking industry. Among the issues he addressed were the bank bailouts following the 2008 financial crisis, banking regulations, and risk management. He also warned of a looming "fiscal cliff" when tax cuts and automatic spending cuts hit simultaneously. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306501-1 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:58:35 GMT The heads of federal financial oversight agencies testified on on the implementation of the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulations law, focusing on derivatives. They also focused on a $2 billion trading loss by JPMorgan, and the implications of the loss for for future trading in financial markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306404-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306404-1 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:02:33 GMT Witnesses testified on legislation that would expand the number of homeowners who can refinance and take advantage of record-low interest rates. The bill, co-sponsored by Senators Barbara Boxer of California and Bob Menendez of New Jersey, would apply to those who are current on their payments and whose loans are backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The bill would also eliminate all up-front fees and appraisal costs for borrowers, as well as streamline refinancing applications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306220-1 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:03:39 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306225-1 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:30:02 GMT Secretaries Clinton and Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for under- and over-sea travel and commerce. The U.S. is the only major country that has not ratified the treaty. The witnesses argued in favor in favor of the U.S. signing the agreement for reasons that included national security, job creation, oil exploration, and countering China's influence in Asia. Senators who argued against the treaty cited loss of sovereignty, imposition of an international tax, and the allowance of foreign nations to regulate U.S. energy emissions as the basis for their disapproval. Secretary Clinton in her opening statement said that opposition to the treaty is based on "ideology and mythology." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306163-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:03:24 GMT Mary Schapiro and Gary Gensler testified on the derivatives market and the ongoing implementation of the Dodd-Frank 2010 financial regulations law. Much of the hearing focused on JPMorgan Chase's recent $2 billion trading loss, which Chairs Schapiro and Gensler said they heard about via media reports. Chair Schapiro said that according to preliminary investigation, JPMorgan Chases losses happened out of the U.S.; therefore, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had no oversight or knowledge. She added that if Dodd-Frank had been fully implemented, regulators could have spotted the loss. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306162-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306162-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:01:16 GMT Begin consideration of the motion to proceed to S 3187, the FDA user fee reauthorization bill. At 10:30am, the Senate will turn to executive session to consider the following two nominations to the Federal Reserve under an agreement that allows for up to 90 mins of debate on the nominations concurrently: 1.) Jeremy Stein of MA to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve; and 2.) Jerome Powell of MD to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306064-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306064-1 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:05 GMT Witnesses testified about the findings of a new report on the employment status of older workers since the recession, older workers financial risks from long-term unemployment, and challenges in finding new jobs. They also talked about a Connecticut program that had great success in assisting older workers and the experiences of the elderly workforce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306024-1 Wed, 16 May 2012 03:43:32 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank reauthorization bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-2 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:15:17 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter proceeded to consideration of H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank reauthorization bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-1 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:23 GMT