http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1118 Ellen Miller'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) Fri, 24 May 2013 03:59:02 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=1118&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1118 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} Ellen Miller talked about how the Sunlight Foundation uses the Internet to provide transparency in government by exploring how money, lobbying, and other relationships influence the political process. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288354-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288354-1 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:33:47 GMT The Sunlight Foundation announced recommendations from its Open House Project to increase the transparency of the U.S. House of Representatives and make its operations more available to citizens through the Internet. Participants also answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197994-1 Tue, 08 May 2007 22:26:18 GMT Ms. Miller talked about ethics and lobbying reform. She co-founded a new group whose purpose was to help the public learn more about the activities of Congress and their elected representatives, and thus ensure greater transparency and accountability by the federal government. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192160-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192160-5 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:03:20 GMT A reception was held to celebrate the release of two books from the staff of Wellstone Action. Jeff Blodgett talked about the organization's first book, [Politics the Wellstone Way: How to Elect Progressive Candidates and Win on Issues], published by the University of Minnesota Press. He was joined by book contributor Bill Lofy, also the author of a biography of the late Senator Wellstone, [Paul Wellstone: The Life of a Passionate Progressive], published by the University of Michigan Press. The reception at the home of Ellen Miller was sponsored by Campaign for America's Future and Progressive Majority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189590-1 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT Former vice-presidential candidate John Edwards gave the luncheon speech at the "Take Back America" progressive policy conference. Among the topics he addressed were economic conditions for working-class Americans, healthcare policy, and the future of the Democratic Party. He also received the Tom Paine Award. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-4 Thu, 02 Jun 2005 17:45:33 GMT At the Campaign for American's Future 2005 "Take Back America" conference Bracken Hendricks, executive director of the Apollo Alliance, receive a special service award for his efforts on behalf of progressive measures and policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186998-7 Thu, 02 Jun 2005 17:14:35 GMT Campaign for America's Future hosted a "Take Back America" conference at the Marriott Wardman Park hotel. This portion of the program featured speeches by politicians, activists, and others. The speakers generally agreed on the importance of creating a new Progressive movement in America, and criticized the actions and policies of conservatives and the Bush administration. There is a brief interruption in this program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182121-1 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 15:28:58 GMT "Unconventional" politicians and commentators gathered to discuss and debate the issues as an alternative to the scripted major party events. Senator McCain emphasized the campaign finance reform issue. Other issues included poverty, drugs, and crime. Ms. Huffington served as the hostess of the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158503-1 Sun, 30 Jul 2000 15:23:29 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101902-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101902-1 Tue, 10 Mar 1998 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from scholars and advocates of various campaign finance reform proposals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96247-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96247-1 Wed, 24 Sep 1997 04:00:00 GMT Three supporters and three opponents of term limits discussed how term limits will or will not solve the problems in U.S. politics. They examined whether term limits would address such problems as special interest influence and the power of incumbents. After their presentations, they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90017-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90017-1 Wed, 27 Aug 1997 15:29:18 GMT A bipartisan task force of freshman members of Congress heard from former members, campaign finance experts and public interest group representatives. Reps. Hutchinson and Allen moderated the forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80704-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80704-1 Sat, 26 Apr 1997 00:02:00 GMT Ms. Miller and others briefed reporters on grassroots ideas on campaign finance reform which have not been proposed by the president or members of Congress. They took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76875-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76875-1 Mon, 18 Nov 1996 19:05:00 GMT Participants released a report on some of the major contributors to 1996 congressional and presidential campaigns compiled from Federal Election statistics. They criticized several aspects of the current campaign finance system, including that most campaign contributions come from corporations, not individuals, that many contributors receive favors in return and that many contributions are not regulated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75953-1 Thu, 17 Oct 1996 20:43:00 GMT Partcipants discussed the idea of providing candidates with free air time for political advertisements, which would greatly reduce a candidate's need for large amounts of money to buy television air time. They examined how the federal government could ensure that television networks provide such time equally and fairly to all candidates. They also took questions from students in the Wilson School of Public Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68812-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68812-1 Mon, 08 Jan 1996 08:03:00 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. In the first segment, Ms. Sweet talked about the budget debate and Mrs. Clinton, who is from Chicago, and other issues. In the next segment, Ms. Brendhoff and Mr. Gustafson talked about the National Archives new exhibit, "American Originals," which contains documents relating to U.S. history from the 17th century to the present, and how they preserve such documents. In the next segment, Ms. Miller and Mr. Thompson discussed current issues, including campaign finance reform. They also reacted to Speaker Gingrich's live speech. In the final segment, Rep. Rivers talked about H.R. 263, which would charge members for special orders time. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/68718-1 Tue, 05 Dec 1995 11:59:00 GMT Guests discussed political action committees and proposals to require public financing of campaigns. Miller recently wrote that election 1994 is the "Year of the Millionaire." She favors public financing and the abolition of PACs as a way to open up the political system to more candidates. Gans thinks both Miller's proposals are unrealistic and possibly unconstitutional. Bonifaz is the author of a legal theory asserting that current campaign financing laws violate the First Amendment. He is suing the state of New York on behalf of congressional candidate Sal Albanese. Senator McConnell is opposed to spending or giving limits in campaigns. Mr. Bonifaz and Senator McConnell took part in the discussion via telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61157-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61157-1 Thu, 27 Oct 1994 12:35:00 GMT The participants discussed Political Action Committee contributions to candidates during the 1994 elections. A pre-election report was released about PAC giving to congressional candidates during the first 18 months of the 1993-94 election cycle. The findings are part of a pre-election study identifying the patterns and financial players in this year's congressional races. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60966-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60966-1 Thu, 20 Oct 1994 15:14:00 GMT This forum on campaign finance reform discussed the possibilities of reform in the coming terms. The United States Senate was unable to complete work on a campaign finance reform measure this term. The bill would have established a system of voluntary spending limits for congressional campaigns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60901-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60901-1 Tue, 18 Oct 1994 00:02:00 GMT In his keynote speech, Mr. Galston discussed President Clinton's successes and failures during his first two years in office, and speculated on his legislative agenda for the 104th Congress. Following prepared remarks, panelists took questions from members of the audience. This discussion was part of a day-long symposium looking at American democracy as an ideal, both in the U.S. and abroad. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60824-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60824-1 Sat, 15 Oct 1994 23:58:00 GMT The guests discussed the attempts to implement voluntary spending limits on governmental offices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41448-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41448-1 Fri, 07 May 1993 12:40:00 GMT Three media analysts spoke in a panel in a discussion at the National Press Club on media ethics, specifically concentrating on the possible conflicts of interests involved in persons who alternate between working for the government and lobbying members of Congress. Issues brought up in the discussion including the ethical regulations proposed by the Clinton administration. Following their prepared remarks, the analysts responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36893-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36893-1 Fri, 08 Jan 1993 15:17:00 GMT Mr. Christopher, Ms. Miller and Mr. Nofziger discussed the new guidelines for ethical conduct to be adopted by the Clinton presidential administration introduced earlier in the day by Mr. Christopher. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35787-1 Wed, 09 Dec 1992 18:10:00 GMT The guests discussed the ethical issues pertaining to the presidential transition. The focused on Governor Clinton's promise to apply stringent rules to the appointment of transition aides. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34593-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34593-1 Fri, 13 Nov 1992 23:30:00 GMT Staffers from the Center for Responsive Politics spoke in a news conference to announce the findings of their report on campaign contributions in the 1992 campaigns. Issues covered by the report included the money paid for polls, advertising and other areas in the federal campaigns, and the sources of campaign donations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/33452-1 Fri, 23 Oct 1992 02:36:00 GMT Participants discussed the need for campaign finance reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41907-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/41907-1 Sun, 22 Mar 1992 15:10:00 GMT The DePauw University Center for Contemporary Media sponsored a conference entitled, "Why Are The Elections Over Before the Polls Open?" In the panel discussion on the American electoral system, several journalists spoke on the apparent decline in competition in the American electoral process and the effects of the mass media on American voting patterns. Panelists responded to questions from audience members following their opening remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23545-1 Thu, 26 Dec 1991 15:21:00 GMT DePauw University, in Greencastle, Indiana, sponsored a forum on the American electoral system featuring members of the media, scholars, and elected officials who discussed the process through which America elects its leaders. In the panel entitled, "What Can We Do to Remedy the System?" panel participants discussed reform proposals that would make the electoral system elect better public officials. Following their prepared remarks, the panel participants responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23627-1 Sat, 04 Jan 1992 16:12:00 GMT The guests discussed legislation which would reform campaign financing and spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29546-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29546-1 Thu, 16 May 1991 15:48:00 GMT The Center for Responsive Politics held a news conference to announce the release of a study of campaign contributions made by political action committees during the 1988 and 1990 congressional campaigns. The goal of the Center for Responsive Politics' "Open Secrets" project, of which the report is a part, is to reveal who is actually paying for political campaigns. The Center's researchers found political action committees formed by businesses had increased their contributions since 1988 by $4.7 million to $108 million, while P.A.C.'s formed by labor groups decreased their contributions. Labor groups were outspent by business contributors at a ratio of three to one, although labor groups' contributions to the Democratic party represent the single largest source of contributions from any one interest group. Mr. Makinson discussed specific details from the study that showed the increased gap between business and labor contributions, and the changes in business contributions by industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17802-1 Fri, 03 May 1991 02:19:00 GMT The lively debate by Mr. Wertheimer, Ms. Miller and Mr. Stockmeyer centered around how capaign finances should be reformed and how to restore voter confidence in their elected officials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13305-1 Mon, 23 Apr 1990 01:42:15 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10431-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10431-1 Wed, 27 Dec 1989 23:30:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7453-1 Sat, 29 Apr 1989 00:13:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5366-1 Fri, 16 Dec 1988 07:17:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/230-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/230-1 Thu, 14 Jan 1988 13:00:00 GMT Ellen Miller, the executive director for the Center for Responsive Politics, announced the center's recent survey that asked legislators and staffers their opinions on the structure of Congress and the issues that were in play. Ms. Miller painted a picture of frustration and disappointment on the part of the legislators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/864-1 Wed, 13 Jan 1988 03:07:23 GMT