The most recent programs for the Public Hearing - Health & Welfare type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=45 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 20:06:42 GMT Public Hearing - Health & Welfare Georgetown Law Center student Sandra Fluke testified about women's health and contraception. She had been blocked from testifying at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee the previous week on the 2010 health care law regulation requiring employers and insurers provide contraception coverage to their employees. Committee members noted that the previous hearing only had men as witnesses, leading Democratic leaders to call a separate hearing to let a woman's voice be part of the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304550-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing on Republican efforts to repeal 2010 health care legislation. Patients who would benefit from the new law talked about the law's patient protections and what patients risked losing if it was repealed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297564-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297564-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration held a public meeting to review new ways to conduct vehicle crash tests and to improve its New Car Assesment Program. Ms. Nason moderated panels of automobile manufacturers and safety advocates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196991-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196991-2 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration held a public meeting to review new ways to conduct vehicle crash tests and to improve its New Car Assesment Program. Ms. Nason moderated panels of automobile manufacturers and safety advocates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196991-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196991-3 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing on President Bush's new Social Security proposals. Committee members heard from economists, experts on Social Security, and financial-investment advisors. These witnesses testified about the impact of the president's proposal for private retirement accounts and how it would affect retirees and families. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186718-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Democratic senators held a hearing on the president's plans to privatize Social Security and the fiscal future of the system. Panel One: James Roosevelt, Jr., grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt; Kenneth Apfel, former Commissioner of the Social Security Administration; Douglas Holbrook, Vice President-Secretary/Treasure of AARP; Michael Tanner, Director of the "Project on Social Security Choice" at the CATO Institute; Peter Orszag, Brookings Institution. Panel Two: Social Security Administration employees; Danielle Brian, Executive Director of the Project on Government Oversight (POGO). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185325-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185325-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the issue of steroid abuse by young athletes. They discussed the availability of steroids, their risks, the risk of counterfeit steroids, and strategies for discovering and preventing their use. Witnesses responded to questions from the committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182680-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Health and Human Services' Task Force on Drug Importation hosted a public meeting focusing on drug importation issues. Members of the public made presentations to the Task Force. Topics included drug safety, Internet purchasing and prescription drug costs. Governor Doyle talked about Wisconsin's use of lower-priced drugs purchased from Internet sites in Canada for state health insurance. The speakers were questioned by Task Force members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181363-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Health and Human Services' Task Force on Drug Importation hosted a public meeting focusing on drug importation issues. Interested parties made presentations, some utilizing slides. Topics included liability, safety, and cost concerns; the impact of importation on research, the economy; import licenses; and counterfeit drugs. The speakers were questioned by task force members http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181363-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181363-2 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Health and Human Services' Task Force on Drug Importation hosted a public meeting focusing on drug importation issues. Interested parties made presentations. Topics included liability, safety, and cost concerns; the impact of importation on research; counterfeit drugs; access; and drug release dates. The speakers were questioned by task force members. Some presenters utilized slides. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181363-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181363-3 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT At their fifth public hearing, focused on "Emergency Preparedness," the commission heard from panels of business officials and federal, state, and local government representatives; and individuals working to enhance emergency preparedness in the private sector. With nearly 85 percent of the critical infrastructure of the country owned and operated by the private sector cooperation between the public and private sectors is necessary to achieve emergency preparedness. The witnesses testified about lessons learned from the events of September 11, 2001 and other disasters, and about initiatives taken since then, and strategies for further preparedness. Among issues addressed were insurance coverage, skyscraper safety, building codes, standards for what constitutes being prepared, procedures for making and enforcing codes, positive and negative incentives, and public education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179183-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179183-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mental health commission members held their first meeting to discuss mental health delivery services, barriers to adequate care for the mentally ill, and community-based care models. They talked about the recommendations issued in a report edited by Mr. Goldman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170748-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Freeman is chairman of the President's Cancer Panel, an advisory group established by Congress that reports directly to the president on progress and problems in cancer treatment in the U.S. This was the seventh and last of a series of public hearings held around the country to hear testimony from caregivers, advocates and cancer victims and survivors. This meeting was for the Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia area. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164479-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Task force members heard testimony about the current status of food stamp trafficking, the electronic benefits system used to deliver food stamp benefits, and the prosecution of abusers of the program. Representative Nussle, who served as chairman, led the questioning of witnesses in trying to find solutions to reduce welfare fraud. Representative Clayton, the ranking member of the committee, reminded the committee that the most important problem related to food stamps was the number of Americans struggling to put food on the table each week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158314-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158314-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the operations and performance of the National Park Service's fire suppression efforts and a report critical of its ability to protect buildings and structures in the parks. Among the issues they addressed were building condition and maintenance, fire response, and funding requirements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158313-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT A variety of industry representatives and issue advocates testified on the issue of birth control availability. Some wish to make birth control pills and "morning after" pills over the counter. Others feel this would contribute to the decline of American society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157978-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health experts and industry lobbyists debated the extent to which prescription drugs should be converted to "over the counter" status. They also talked about the sometimes blurry line between cosmetics and drugs. This program contains several short breaks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157953-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commission members heard testimony on resources for parents to help reduce access by minors to harmful materials on the Internet. Panelists debated where the laws should be drawn to protect both free speech and children. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157592-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys and business representatives commented on and asked questions about proposed regulations to improve workplace safety and establish measures to prevent work related illnesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156174-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Labor held a public hearing on proposed ergonomics standards. After the panel presented their plan they answered questions from attorneys and interested parties in order to clarify the plan and its intent. Among the topics they addressed were how they would enforce the new standards and how business and labor would be affected by the plan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155983-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about efforts and initiatives to curb money laundering schemes in Colombia which use black market peso exchanges in order to support drug trafficking and smuggling operations between Colombia and the U.S. In one panel the witness' identity was kept secret and voice obscured to avoid any potential retribution to him or his family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125222-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed various aspects of needed reform in the Medicare system. They focused on a proposal by Sen. Breaux that called for private competition within the system while increasing benefits for low income elderly and raising costs for more affluent senior citizens. The commission voted on the proposal and it failed by one vote to reach the super-majority needed to make a report to the Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121848-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121848-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commission members discussed the commission agenda and timetable and made opening statements about what the commission hopes to accomplish. They outlined what types of changes they would examine, including incremental changes and complete a overhaul, and commented on the president's' proposal to allow early retirees to buy into Medicare. This was the first meeting of the 17-member national commission on the future of Medicare, which is supposed to report recommendations to Congress by March 1, 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101860-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/101860-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Federal Communications Commission held an open meeting on the reallocation of UHF television channels and the advertising of distilled spirits on television. Members of the FCC reported to the commissioners. Mr. Smith reported that UHF stations would disband once the transition to digital television was complete and public safety entities would receive new equipment to help make the transition. The commissioners then discussed responding to requests that the FCC conduct an investigation of alcohol advertising on television. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87756-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Martinez and other Highway Administration officials discussed the statistics they have gathered on automobile accidents, air bag usage and air bag injuries. They also described strategies for addressing air bag problems such as warning labels. Following their prepared remarks, they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79704-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79704-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In opening remarks, Mr. Hall said the conference would explore the safety of automobile air bags in relation to the safety of child passengers. He discussed the history of problems in this area. Ms. Weinstein discussed the demographics of the driving population and showed a video on air bags. The program ends abruptly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79735-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In another session of the conference on air bag safety, two persons related their experiences with personal injury or the death of a child from air bags during automobile accidents. Another person described how his life was saved by an air bag during an accident. They urged changes in the existing standards for air bags. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79736-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79736-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In this session, a panel of researchers discussed air bag-induced injuries. They also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79706-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In this portion, members of the subcommittee on Individuals Rights and Safe Communities debated issues such as crime and immigration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74105-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the first afternoon session, citizens and representatives of various organizations testified about crime, violence and other domestic issues, as well as national security. Democratic congressional leaders testified from Washington via satellite about the Families First agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73662-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commission members discussed the specifics of Senator Kerrey's and Senator Danforth's plan to reform entitlement and Social Security programs in order to maintain solvency and decrease the burden on the federal budget in the future with fair tax burdens on all segments of U.S. society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62076-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In their final hearing, commission members heard testimony from four different panels. The 32 member commission sought bipartisan agreement on long-term entitlement reform and structural changes to the tax system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60689-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commission members heard testimony from representatvies of several groups concerning procedures for reforming entitlement programs and the tax structure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60399-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commission members heard testimony from five different panels composed of state and local government officials, and representatives of veterans, military and civil service retirees, and the disabled. The 32 member commission, appointed by congressional leaders and the president, is seeking bipartisan agreement on longterm entitlement reform and structural changes to the tax system. In August 1994, the commission voted to adopt an interim report to the president depicting the need for the president and Congress to enact entitlement reforms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60075-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60075-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In its fourth meeting, the members discussed the magnitude of entitlement-related problems as projected into the 21st Century. They voted on the contents of their interim report which will be sent to President Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59344-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the second session of the President's Bipartisan Commission on Entitlement and Tax Reform, members disussed the long-term fiscal issues facing future generations of America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58248-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The focus of the first session of the commission was the many long-term fiscal issues facing U.S. citizens. Commission members were appointed by President Clinton and Democratic and Republican leaders to solve growing problems of entitlement programs and tax policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57769-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The commission heard testimony on recommendations concerning government policy on AIDS for the Clinton presidential administration and the 103rd Congress. Witnesses included physicians and AIDS activist groups. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/34780-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Committee members convened in Los Angeles as part of a series to examine the riots that occurred last spring. The hearings have focused on race relations, urban planning and education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32195-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Republican Platform Committee heard testimony from representatives of special interest groups during a hearing on issues being considered for inclusion in the Republican Party's national platform. Later in the year, the Republican National Committee will take the testimony into account when creating the party's national platform. Witnesses on the panel on abortion issues discussed a proposal for a Constitutional amendment that would protect the rights of the unborn as well as proposals to allow states to limit the rights of women to receive an abortion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26276-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members of the G.O.P. National Platform Committee heard statements from and asked questions of Mr. Bennett, Ms. Chavez, and Gov. Engler on how the strong family values claimed by the Republican Party may be put into the party's platform, to be assembled later in the year using testimony from a series of hearings across the country. The panelists discussed how the disintegration of the American family has contributed to the social problems facing Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26361-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The National Commission on AIDS, a fifteen member commission named by Congress to advise the government on the creation of a national policy in response to the HIV epidemic, met in Washington to assess the progress of guidelines instituted by states to prevent the spread of the HIV virus during health procedures. The commission heard testimony from several health and legal professionals on HIV testing and medical procedures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23029-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This is the first meeting of the commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9122-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9325-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9325-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Complete name of the commission is U.S. Bipartisan Commission on Comprehensive Health Care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8861-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4750-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4750-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5518-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5518-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discuss increased public awareness that HIV has reached non-IV drug abusers and heterosexual persons. The panel reports to the presidential commission on AIDS, to arouse public support for actions necessary for the containment and control of this virus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2679-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2679-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2680-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discuss the HIV epdemic and its societal and legal issues, specifically drug abuse and the impact of the multibillion dollar drug industry and its legal ramifications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9860-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9860-1 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT