http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1201 James Cooper'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) Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:59 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=1201&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1201 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} One Minute Speeches H.R. 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Buck McKeon / Armed Services Committee) The Rule provides for no further general debate, makes in order the following amendments and allows for the Chairman to offer amendments en bloc: A full list of the 172 amendments made in order can be found HERE Special Order Speeches http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313226-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313226-2 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:23 GMT The House Armed Services Committee marked up the fiscal year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act for the Defense Department, national security programs, and overseas contingency operations. This portion of the hearing was joined in progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313168-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313168-2 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:11:37 GMT Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 1412 - Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Coffman / Veterans' Affairs Committee) 2) H.R. 570 - American Heroes COLA Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Jon Runyan / Veterans' Affairs Committee) 3) H.R. 1344 - Helping Heroes Fly Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard / Homeland Security Committee) 4) H.R. 324 - To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Miller / Financial Services Committee) 5) S. 982 - Freedom to Fish Act (Sponsored by Sen. Lamar Alexander / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) 6) S.Con.Res. 16 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass (Sponsored by Sen. Chuck Schumer / House Administration Committee) Special Order Speeches http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312851-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312851-2 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT Defense Department officials testified on their fiscal year 2014 budget request for missile defense. Much of the hearing was focused on preparedness against threats from Iran and North Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312624-1 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:51:16 GMT The House considered H.Res. 202 - A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 807 - Full Faith and Credit Act, and H.R. 1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312579-3 Wed, 08 May 2013 16:02:39 GMT Military and Energy Department officials testified on nuclear security. The hearing focused on security improvements and challenges with Energy Department nuclear facilities after the July 28, 2012, security breach at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where nuclear material is produced and stored. Deputy Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman called the security breach "unacceptable and a wake-up call" but said U.S. nuclear material is very well defended. Issues raised included accountability and structural and cultural concerns with the Energy Department and its National Nuclear Security Administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311238-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311238-1 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:59:06 GMT Clinical physicians and policy leaders talked about transparency and public access in measuring America's hospitals and health care system. Representative Jim Cooper (D-TN) stated that policies and federal exemptions have to be modified in order to save federal programs like Social Security and Medicaid. In addition, speakers discussed ways to improve the safety and quality of health care in America. Other speakers included Johns Hopkins Hospital Surgeon Dr. Marty Makary, former policy director for the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Public engagement Dr. Kavita Patel, and Lown Institute President Dr. Vikas Saini. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309985-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309985-1 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:14:12 GMT Security officials testified on their efforts to improve diplomatic safety in Libya before four people were killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308674-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308674-1 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:02:34 GMT Military experts testified before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on the progress of Afghan security forces as NATO forces are scheduled to withdraw from the country in 2014. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306844-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306844-1 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:58:57 GMT H.R. 1339 - To amend title 32, the body of laws of the US dealing with the National Guard, to recognize the Salem, MA, as the Birthplace of the National Guard (Sponsored by Rep. Tierney Begin Consideration of H.Con.Res. 112 - Establishing the budget for the US government for fy2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014-22 (Sponsored by Rep. Ryan) Rep. Mulvaney Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute Reps. Cleaver / Scott (VA) / Moore (WI) / Bass (CA) Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (30 minutes of debate) Reps. Cooper (TN) / LaTourette / Schrader / Bass (NH) / Quigley / Reed (NY) / Costa / Dold / Lipinski Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (20 minutes of debate) Reps. Honda, Ellison, Grijalva, Woolsey,Lee Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (30 minutes of debate) Reps. Garrett,Jordan,Mulvaney,McClintock,Huelskamp Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (30 minutes of debate) Rep. Van Hollen Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305169-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305169-2 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:33 GMT Witnesses testified on oversight and accountability at Arlington National Cemetery. Over 120 graves at military cemeteries had been misidentified according to a study done by the Department of Veterans Affairs, including eight cases of bodies buried in the wrong grave site. The review was prompted by problems at Arlington National Cemetery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304210-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304210-1 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:11:40 GMT No Labels, a bipartisan group of current and former members of Congress, talked to reporters about a plan, "Make Congress Work!", a 12-point blueprint for breaking gridlock and promoting constructive debate. One of these strategies, announced by Representative Jim Cooper and Senator Dean Heller, is legislation that would dock members' salary for each day they fail to pass the budget and all spending bills for the next fiscal year before the prior fiscal year ends. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303165-1 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:51:54 GMT The House considered conference report to 1st minibus spending package and rules for debate to a balanced budget amendment http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302753-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302753-2 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:00:54 GMT The group known as the Blue Dogs in the House held a news conference on U.S. fiscal health one day after the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction held its second hearing. Members were sending the committee a letter urging them to take a bipartisan approach and make lots of cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301538-1 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:27:48 GMT Officials and representatives from federal health agencies testified on improper payments, fraud, and waste in Medicare. They focused on about a recent report revealing $48 billion in improper Medicare payments for fiscal year 2010. They also noted that the Centers for Medicare have no method to determine the percentage of improper payments that were fraudulent. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300764-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300764-1 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:02:00 GMT Elizabeth Warren testified on the implementation and congressional oversight of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). CFPB was scheduled to open on July 21, 2011, and was created as part of the 2010 financial reform law to regulate mortgages and credit cards. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300508-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300508-1 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:58:12 GMT Presidential and Treasury Department Adviser Elizabeth Warren testified on the implementation of and congressional oversight of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). CFPB opens on July 21, 2011, and was created as part of the 2010 financial reform law to regulate mortgages and credit cards. The hearing began in progress and ended abruptly due to C-SPAN's commitment to coverage of the House of Representatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300508-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300508-2 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michelle Flournoy and Admiral Mike Mullen testified about President Obama's Afghanistan troop reduction plan. Admiral Mullen said he supported the president's plan to reduce U.S. troops in Afghanistan, but that the "president's decisions are more aggressive and incur more risk than I was originally prepared to accept." He later added "if the strategy if it's not working in a year or two, it needs to be reassessed" and that "we're now paying the price for walking away in 1989" from Pakistan and Afghanistan. The president's plan called for 10,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan to return home by the end of the year and a total of 33,000 troops by the end of the next summer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300192-1 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:46:48 GMT The House Armed Services Committee met to consider a measure authorizing Defense Department programs and policies for fiscal year 2012. Among the issues debated were the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, continued funding for a second engine for the new Joint Strike Fighter, and modernization of the nation's nuclear weapons systems. Part 1 of 4 parts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299451-1 Wed, 11 May 2011 14:05:12 GMT House Oversight Committee - The Future Of Capital Formation - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Witnesses: Hon. Mary Schapiro, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission; Ms. Meredith Cross, Director, Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission; Richard Rahn, Ph.D., Cato Institute; Mr. Jonathan Macey, Yale Law School; Mr. Barry Silbert, CEO, SecondMarket; Mr. Eric Koester, Co-Founder, Zaarly, Inc.; Hon. Roel C. Campos, Former Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission. Video provided by U.S. House of Representatives Uploaded by Public.Resource.Org from House.Resource.Org. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37947-1 Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Colonel William Koch testified about interment practices and record keeping problems at Arlington National Cemetery. He spoke about his wife who was buried at the wrong location. A recent status report showed that Arlington National Cemetery officials recently discovered eight instances in which family members were buried at the same grave site but all the names were not added to the headstones marking the graves. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299033-1 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:01:48 GMT The House Rules Committee considered the rule for floor debate on the fiscal year 2012 budget. The hearing was joined in progress just after getting underway. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299000-1 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:21:39 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen spoke about the scope and extent of U.S. involvement in military action against the forces of Moammar Qadhafi in Libya. Secretary Gates in his testimony stated that the U.S. would put "no boots on the ground" in Libya. Other topics included the War Powers Act, the arming of rebels, costs to the conflict, and Obama administration consultations with Congress ahead of the mission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298771-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:25:06 GMT General Petraeus and Michelle Flournoy testified on U.S. military and diplomatic operations in Afghanistan. In their remarks they said that gains made by the Taliban in recent years have been halted or reversed, but cautioned that the situation in the country remained fragile. The general also reiterated his support for the Obama administration's July 2011 date for beginning the withdrawal of U.S. troops, but said he has not decided on the level of reductions yet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298532-1 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:05:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298420-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298420-2 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:00:06 GMT House Oversight Committee - Are Federal Workers Underpaid? - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia. Witnesses: Panel I: The Honorable John Berry, Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Panel II: James Sherk, Senior Policy Analyst in Labor Economics, Heritage Foundation; Andrew Biggs, Ph.D., Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute; Max Stier, President and CEO, Partnership for Public Service; Colleen Kelley, National President, National Treasury Employees Union. Uploaded by Public.Resource.Org from House.Resource.Org. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24001-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24001-1 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Oversight Committee - HVC 210 - Waste And Abuse: The Refuse Of The Federal Spending Binge - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Thursday's hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, entitled "Waste and Abuse: The Refuse of the Federal Spending Binge," comes during the very week that President Obama presented a .73 trillion budget request to Congress that requires a record .65 trillion in deficit spending, pushes the national debt to surpass GDP for the first time since World War II, and uses budget gimmicks to hide wasteful discretionary spending. Video provided by U.S. House of Representatives. Uploaded by Public.Resource.Org from House.Resource.Org. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23900-1 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Jim Cooper (D-TN) spoke about partisan struggles and dysfunction over the course of several Congresses. Among the topics he addressed were redistricting, lobbying, congressional pay, and campaign fundraising. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297730-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297730-1 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:00:54 GMT The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee met to consider and adopt rules for the 112th Congress. Ranking Member Elijah Cummings offered several amendments for changing the rules package including an amendment to have Chair Darrell Issa seek full minority concurrence before issuing subpoenas. All amendments failed in committee vote; however, the chair said he would consult with Democrats on issuing subpoenas but would exercise his right to issue subpoenas unilaterally in some situations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297685-1 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:41:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295479-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295479-2 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:04:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293468-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293468-1 Wed, 12 May 2010 14:00:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293360-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293360-1 Thu, 06 May 2010 14:02:04 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293330-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293330-1 Wed, 05 May 2010 14:01:29 GMT President Obama held a bipartisan meeting at Blair House on health reform legislation. Attendees included House and Senate leadership, chairs and ranking members of committees overseeing health insurance legislation, Vice President Joe Biden, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Nancy-Ann DeParle, director of the Office of Health Reform. They focused on controlling costs, insurance reforms, reducing the deficit, and expanding coverage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292260-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292260-2 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:00:53 GMT The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on government response to a series of recalls for unintended acceleration and other defects. Secretary LaHood testified about U.S. government oversight and actions taken to investigate and resolve problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292243-101 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:37:25 GMT Witnesses testified on the use of cyberspace by violent extremist groups as a medium for radicalization and counter-radicalization. Among the issues addressed were efforts to disrupt the process and lessons for U.S. programs to disrupt and de-radicalize terrorist groups. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290740-1 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:19:59 GMT Members of Congress and budget analysts talked about their bi-partisan proposals to reform the current budget system and reduce the federal deficit and national debt. The issue of health care costs and the current health care bills was also discussed. Senators Voinovich and Lieberman and Representatives Cooper and Wolf talked about their bills (S. 1056 and H.R. 1557 - Securing America's Future Economy [SAFE] Commission Act), which would establish a national commission to examine U.S. tax and entitlement systems and present long-term solutions to place the U.S. on a course that is fiscally sustainable. Other topics included the criteria for an effective commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289932-1 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:28:47 GMT Panelists discussed health care affordability and accessibility. Among the issues they addressed were proposals for a public health insurance program, competition in the health care market, and programs to reduce waste. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289667-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289667-1 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:43:46 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289351-1 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:01:05 GMT Representative Jim Cooper (D-TN) and a group of House Democrats and Republicans discussed the need for bipartisanship in health care reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287132-1 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:39:11 GMT Legislators spoke to reporters and answered questions outside the White House following a meeting with President Obama to discuss PAYGO ("pay-as-you-go") legislation being considered in Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286925-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286925-4 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:37:23 GMT A press conference was held for the release of the report [Saving America's Future: A Challenge to the American People], the first report from the Strengthening America's Future Initiative (SAFI). The report assesses possible consequences and offers policy recommendations to organize the government to address critical areas such as health care, education, fiscal policy, and global competition. Senator Mark Warner, Representative Frank Wolf, and others hosted the report's release in the Russell Senate Office Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284921-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284921-1 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:43 GMT Democratic House leaders spoke to the press after a House Democratic Caucus organizational meeting. Among the topics they addressed were President-Elect Obama's economic stimulus proposals and pay equity legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283168-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283168-1 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:12:14 GMT Hedge Fund Managers and financial experts testified about federal regulation of financial markets, operation of hedge funds, and the recent global financial crisis. The hearing focused on several issues including executive compensation, proposed regulations and tax reforms, and the nature of risk within financial markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282391-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282391-2 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:33:56 GMT Financial market esperts testified about federal regulation of financial markets, operation of hedge funds, and the recent global financial crisis. The hearing focused on several issues including executive compensation, proposed regulations and tax reforms, and the nature of risk within financial markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282391-1 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:05:56 GMT Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, Former Treasury Secretary John Snow, and SEC Chairman Chris Cox testified about the state of the economy, recent turmoil in the U.S. and global financial markets, and the role of federal regulators in the breakdown of the market on Wall Street. In response to sometimes partisan and pointed questioning Mr. Greenspan said that he may have been mistaken about the reliability of some financial instruments, such as insurance-like credit-default swaps, that were not yet common when he expressed his views about markets being able to police themselves. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281958-1 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:59:26 GMT Richard Fuld, Jr., board chairman and chief executive officer of Lehman Brothers Holdings and Lehman Brothers, testified about the bankruptcy of the company. Topics included his role at Lehman Brothers, allegations of fraud, and his compensation from the company. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held the first in a series of oversight hearings on the regulatory mistakes and financial excesses that led to the market breakdown on Wall Street, and on the impact of the crisis on financial markets and the U.S. economy. This session focused on the causes and effects of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281618-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281618-2 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:37:50 GMT Experts in economics, regulation, and corporate governance testified on the causes and effects of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers. Topics included excessive CEO compensation, bad judgment by executives, relaxation of regulation, easy access to credit, excessive leveraging by investment banks, and the assumption that housing values would continue to rise. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held the first in a series of oversight hearings on the regulatory mistakes and financial excesses that led to the market breakdown on Wall Street, and on the impact of the crisis on financial markets and the U.S. economy. This session focused on the causes and effects of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281618-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281618-1 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:06:26 GMT Congressional members of the fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition held a press conference with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to discuss the extension of expiring energy, business, and individual tax incentives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281479-1 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:05:47 GMT U.S. House of Representatives http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281351-1 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:01:36 GMT