http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/2005 Thomas Harkin'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, 22 May 2013 19:20:22 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=2005&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/2005 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a nominations hearing for five National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) members, including Mark Gaston Pearce for NLRB chair. Much of the hearing related to the constitutionality of President Obama's recessa ppointment of three of the nominees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312797-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:23:59 GMT In an executive session, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to confirm the nomination of Thomas Perez to become secretary of the Department of Labor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312782-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312782-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:35 GMT Francis Collins testified on the fiscal year 2014 budget request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He used computer displays during his testimony. The directors of five NIH subsidiary institutes also testified. Topics included the difficult choices presented by budget cuts and the importance of the dissemination of publicly-funded research as well as the risks of its misuse. Also discussed was the Obama administration's BRAIN Initiative (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies, also referred to as the Brain Activity Map Project). Dr. Collins said that it was too early to know the cost of the initiative but the science could lead to innovations in brain diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's and new treatments for traumatic brain injuries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312764-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312764-1 Thu, 16 May 2013 05:02:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312632-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312632-2 Wed, 08 May 2013 15:32:00 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of David Medine to be chair and member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Members also began consideration of S.601, the Water Resources Development Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312609-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312609-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:30 GMT Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified on her department's fiscal year 2014 budget request. Questions focused on how specific programs, particularly health care programs, would be affected. She responded to criticism from Senator Harkin (D-IA) for using funds in sickness prevention programs to help to set up insurance exchanges required under the 2010 Affordable Care Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312343-1 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:01:46 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 Senate will continue consideration of S. 649, Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act, with votes on or in relation to Barrasso Amendment No. 717 and Harkin Amendment No. 730 at approximately 12 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312231-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312231-1 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:10 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 resumed consideration of S. Con. Res, 8, the Budget Resolution for fiscal 2014 offered by Budget Committee Chair Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311654-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:00:05 GMT The Senate convened and resumed consideration of H.R.933, the Continuing Appropriations Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311527-1 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:00:38 GMT The Senate convened and resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 9. a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of September 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311473-1 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:30:18 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 Obama administration cabinet officials testified on the impact of sequestration on their departments. Some of the services that would be cut included Agriculture Department inspections, airport customs, special education programs, and Transportation Security Administration agents. Secretary Donovan said that veterans receiving housing assistance would be displaced. Secretary Napolitano said that maintaining national security would be huge problem. Travelers passing through customs would face longer wait times. Mr. Werfel said that food inspections would be cut, leading to greater economic pressures and rising food prices. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310989-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310989-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:02:49 GMT Secretary Arne Duncan and state education officials testified on the reforms implemented under "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) state flexibility waivers. Kentucky Education Commissioner Holliday also said that the automatic sequestration spending cuts would deeply affect his state's schools, students, and teachers through loss of jobs and services. NCLB was an education program passed during the George W. Bush administration. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310877-1 Fri, 08 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 Retirement specialists testified on the state of workers' retirement funds. According to a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee study, the difference between what Americans had saved for retirement and what they should have was $6.6 trillion, and half the population had under $10,000 in savings. Committee Chair Harkin spoke about his proposal for a privately retirement plan that would make it easier for employers to offer retirement plans without additional risk. Witnesses recommended automatic enrollments in work-based plans and increased contributions, especially as people age. Other topics included simplifying the system and financial literacy education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310711-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310711-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:03:45 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 Federal, state, and local mental health officials testified on weaknesses in the mental health care system, with a focus on relationships between mental health and gun violence in the wake of the December 2012 shootings at a Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school. The hearing examined the mental health system and barriers to providing mental health care. In the first panel, administrators talked about changes in the health care system. Pamela Hyde said that the U.S. mental health system has huge gaps in services that prevent people with mental illnesses from receiving treatment. In the second panel mental health practitioners gave examples of community situations. Topics included the stigma associated with mental health and the importance of employment and peer support, and that that mental Illness is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Panelists also highlighted how current funds could be better spent better and obstacles to getting mental health services to those in need. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310584-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310584-1 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:52:00 GMT The Senate re-convened from recess to continue as if the first legislative day of the session. Members voted on Senate rules and use of the filibuster. The Senate adjourned for the first time in the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310591-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310591-2 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:01:50 GMT The Senate re-convened from recess to continue as if the first legislative day of the session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310558-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:30:03 GMT Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) spoke on the Senate floor 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/310136-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-4 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 01:45:46 GMT The Senate approved the "fiscal cliff" agreement 89 - 8. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310136-2 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 06:23:28 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 Senator Tom Harkin (D-(IA) and Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) held a rally with small business owners and activists. They urged congressional Republicans to work with Democrats on a solution to avoid "fiscal cliff" impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310122-1 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:34:48 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session and resumed consideration of H.R.5949, the FISA bill. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310118-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310118-2 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:01:30 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate considered H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:31 GMT Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) spoke to reporters about House Speaker Boehner's "Plan B" to avoid "fiscal cliff" impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. Only a portion of the news conference was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310037-1 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:12:56 GMT The Senate considered relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Tributes were made to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who died the previous day. The Senate adjourned under the provisions of S.Res.624, as a mark of further respect to the memory of Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-2 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:16:34 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 The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309777-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309777-2 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:16:24 GMT The Senate failed to ratify the United Nations disabilities treaty by a 61-38 margin. A two-thirds majority is required for passage of a treaty. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309777-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309777-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:00:33 GMT Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) discussed the "fiscal cliff" as numerous plans were circulating in Congress to address the issue. Senators Tom Harkin and Jay Rockefeller were asking President Obama to reject changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and instead work toward a deal that included $1 in revenue for every $1 in spending cuts. "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/309697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309697-1 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 15:00:19 GMT The Senate began debate on a bill about equal rights for people with disabilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309630-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309630-2 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:16:18 GMT The U.S. Senate continued debate on a bill to expand hunting and fishing on federal lands. Senator John McCain filed a resolution calling for a bipartisan joint investigation into the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya.*The Senate rejected a motion to invoke cloture on S.3414, a bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309440-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309440-1 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:33:06 GMT Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) spoke at a campaign event for President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308876-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308876-2 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:37:56 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/308299-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-2 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:09:39 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308279-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308279-2 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:15:36 GMT Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) talked about the "fiscal cliff," the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed his plan to revamp the private pension system and issues related to the 2012 elections, and he remarked on comments Mitt Romney made at a campaign fundraiser that were captured on hidden camera video. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308212-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308212-4 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:47:55 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308133-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308133-1 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:00:03 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308098-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308098-2 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:15:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307435-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307435-2 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:59:33 GMT Witnesses testified on at the bankruptcy of MF Global. The panel also reviewed the recent collapse of Peregrine Financial Group, and how customer protections could be strengthened to prevent future misuse of customer funds in the futures markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307369-1 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:37:08 GMT Senator Barb Mikulski (D-MD), Secretary Sebelius, and other members of Congress spoke to reporters about new health care coverage that guarantees women will receive, at no cost, an annual women's health exam. The coverage was part of the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307353-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307353-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:47:37 GMT The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S.3414, the cybersecurity bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307352-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307352-1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:00:01 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307303-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307303-2 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:59:35 GMT College and university executives testified on tuition cost control methods used at their institutions. Some of their recommendations included financial aid literacy counseling programs, redesign projects for courses, funding for the early Pell Grant commitment demonstration program, and access to online courses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307144-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:35:33 GMT Witnesses testified on the ongoing implementation of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law. U.S. futures regulator Gary Gensler acknowledged that the regulatory system failed to protect customers of Peregrine Financial Group, which collapsed last week, with its founder admitting to $100 million in fraud. The case followed another bankruptcy at MF Global. A second panel of financial industry representatives talked about the impact of the regulations on their companies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307102-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307102-1 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:07:25 GMT