The most popular events for the Washington Journal Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=13 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 23:46:37 GMT Washington Journal Mr. Khanna talked about the effects of the cap on summer visas. Since the Immigration and Naturalization Service imposed a limit on the number of summer visas that would be issued, some hospitality and tourism industry employers have complained that they may have difficulty hiring enough maids, food servers, and other seasonal workers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181517-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181517-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Tavis Smiley and Cornel West, co-hosts of the "Smiley and West" radio program, talked about their recently launched "Poverty Tour," which will take them to 16 poor communities across the U.S. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communities. Topics included President Obama's economic advisers and he recently passed debt ceiling bill. Professor West in his comments said that he would not support President Obama against a primary challenger but would support him in the presidential election. Mr. Smiley in his remarks talked about President Obama's attempts to compromise with Republican lawmakers, saying that the Democratic base "wants to see that he is a fighter, not a compromiser." C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300927-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300927-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 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. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77480-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Former Speaker Gingrich discussed the latest developments in health care debate and the future of the "public option" climate change; and the performance of the Obama administration and Republicans in Congress. The conversation included key political races in 2009, the political environment looking ahead to the 2010 midterms, and the congressional agenda. Mr. Gingrich also discussed his new book which he co-authored, "To Try Men's Souls: A Novel of George Washington and the Fight for American Freedom." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289626-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289626-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Dana Perino talked about her experiences in the White house and the transition from public service to private life. During her appearance she spoke about the state of the economy, saying that while the recession started during the Bush administration it deserved some credit for recent stock market gains. She also addressed several other topics including President Barack Obama's administration, President Bush's post-presidency, Vice President Cheney's relationship with President Bush, as well as her recent trip and work at an AIDS clinic in Africa. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284641-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284641-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for reaction to Senate passage of its version of health care legislation by a 60-39 vote. Live Senate floor speeches by Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell were shown, as well as a portion of the final vote on the bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290897-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290897-2 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Manu Raju talked about activities in Congress. Topics included the protesters attending town hall meetings being held during the August recess. The Senate sergeant of arms warned senators and staff to be ready for flaring tempers during August recess. The main item in contention is the health care legislation. Other topics included the resignation of Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) and the impact on the Florida Senate race. Mr. Raju responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288294-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288294-6 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Breitbart talked about his new book, [Righteous Indignation], and he responded to viewer phone calls and electronic communications. In his book he examines his transformation from a liberal to a self-described "conservative cultural warrior," perpetually in battle with members of the mainstream media. He also discussed his belief that a liberal bias pervades U.S. news outlets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299376-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299376-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Cliff Guffey talked about the Postal Workers Union's perspective on the future of the postal service. He responded to questions via Skype from students at Kankakee Valley High School in Wheatfield, Indiana, and telephone calls and electronic communications from viewers. Topics included the consolidation in rural areas of government offices and postal services, and congressional proposals to reform the service. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301821-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301821-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Turley talked about his recent [Washington Post] piece looking at the issues of surveillance and privacy and U.S. citizens' loss of privacy protections. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303272-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303272-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen talked about the Advanced Placement Government Exam that was to be administered the following week. They discussed the exam, previewed sample questions, and what students should be studying, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic mail from high school students. One student won a pocket copy of the Constitution signed by Justice Breyer for correctly answering a constitutional question. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299380-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299380-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Senator John McCain talked about foreign affairs including Iraq and Iran and domestic issues like health care. He responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287229-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287229-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Robert Groves talked about conducting and evaluating the U.S. 2010 Census. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292743-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292743-6 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mickey McCarter talked about Homeland Security Department budget, departmental priorities, and how its funds are spent. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292319-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292319-8 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT House Ways and Means Committee member Rep. Ryan talked about Social Security reform legislation that he and Senator Sununu are working on together. His committee will hold a hearing on the future of Social Security today. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185752-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185752-2 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Representative Paul Broun (R-GA) talked about current threats to the U.S. as al-Qaeda regroups after the killing of Osama bin Laden. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299689-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299689-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Atul Grover talked about the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, and the U.S. health care system. Other topics included the shortages of physicians across the country, where the shortages of physicians are geographically distributed, the access and future of American medical colleges, the decision of physicians to accept Medicaid patients, the increasing age of the population, and ways that the health care law would change the health care system. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307453-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307453-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Ruth Goldway talked about how the U.S. Postal Service is adjusting to the modern era of communication and shrinking volume of letters... and its proposal to pare mail service to five days a week. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292814-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292814-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Sanford Levinson talked about the role of the Constitution in American culture, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Professor Levinson asserts that the Constitution is the country's civil religion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297189-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297189-6 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Veronique de Rugy and Joseph Gagnon talked about the nation' s $14.3 trillion debt ceiling. They discussed the fiscal and economic implications of reaching the debt ceiling, its impact on the finances of the American public, other countries' methods for dealing debt and debt limits, and the economic standing of the U.S. in the world. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Faiz Shakir and Kyle Trygstad talked about Congress, the White House, and the influence of media on politics. They responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287329-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287329-3 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Representative-elect Ryan discussed headline news, committee assignments, and his goals and issues in the next Congress. He took over Representative Neumann's seat. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115240-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/115240-1 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen, teachers at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, talked about the Advanced Placement Government Exam for high school students, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic mail from high school students. The teachers discussed preparation for the exam and previewed sample questions. Clips were shown of Chief Justice John Roberts, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Rita Stanley, a teacher at the Episcopal School of Texas in San Antonio, spoke by phone on what her students are doing to prepare for the exam, and she responded to one student phone call. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285657-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285657-6 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Simon Lazarus and Randy Barnett talked about the legality of the new health care law, specifically the individual mandate and whether Congress has the authority to require Americans to purchase health insurance under the commerce clause. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297172-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297172-6 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mickey McCarter talked about ways the Department of Homeland Security attempts to provide airline security, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed screening machine technology, air marshals, and overall performance of the Transportation Security Administration. This was the first of a five-part series on select operations of the Department of Homeland Security. The product identification numbers for the other parts are 299557-6, 299570-5, 299571-5, and 299569-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Michael Scheuer talked about the latest on the attempted Christmas Day terrorist attack on Northwest flight 253, new security procedures, Al Qaeda in Yemen, the recent killings of CIA employees in Afghanistan, and other topics. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291033-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291033-3 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn talked about the latest efforts in Washington, D.C., on the U.S. economy, including jobless benefits to the unemployed and small business loans. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294532-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294532-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair Darrell Issa (R-CA) talked about current and upcoming investigations by his committee. Topics included his proposed legislation, the Issa-Ross Postal Reform Act, which would eliminate postal delivery on Saturdays and close post offices; Solyndra, an energy company that received economic stimulus funds and recently declared bankruptcy; and the phone hacking scandal surrounding News Corp. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301648-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301648-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Major Paul Kremer talked about the history and mission of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included entrance requirements and officer commissioning programs, financial assistance to students, and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299774-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299774-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen, teachers from Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, talked with high school student callers only who are preparing for the Advanced Placement Government Exam. They talked about the exam and previewed sample questions from the test. They also responded to electronic communications from students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293279-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293279-7 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Bob Woodward, author of [Obama's Wars], talked about President Obama's direction of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq during his first 18 months in the White House. Topics included the president's deliberations over whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, the issues faced by administration officials, and the conflicts between people in several key positions. Mr. Woodward also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Clips were shown of Mr. Woodward speaking October 7, 2010, on the "Charlie Rose Show," in 1994 about the working relationship between President Clinton and Vice President Gore, and in 2007 about President George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295890-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295890-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Buzz Aldrin talked about the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing and the first moon walk. He responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287830-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287830-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ellsberg and Mr. Kristol talked about the war with Iraq, protests against the war, the 1991 Gulf War, and related issues. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Mr. Ellsberg is the author of [Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers], published by Viking Press. Mr. Kristol is the co-author of [The War over Iraq: Saddam's Tyranny and America's Mission], published by Encounter Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175746-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175746-2 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Dale Robertson talked about the role, mission, and goals of the TeaParty.org political movement, and the previous day's Prayer Vigil and Tea Party Healthcare Protest in Washington, D.C. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290730-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290730-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Steve Clemons gave an update on the situation in Libya, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He talked about the transition to a new government, saying that the U.S. and other NATO allies should offer assistance and give the transitional team time to work. Other topics included the leaders of the rebellion and role of Turkey as a possible model for a new Libyan government. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301174-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301174-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen talked about the Advanced Placement Government Exam that was to be administered the following week. They discussed the exam, previewed sample questions, and what students should be studying, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from high school students. A video clip was shown of Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) speaking on March 14, 2012, about the relationship of the Senate to the other branches of government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305983-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305983-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Adam Green talked about the work of his Progressive Change Campaign Committee, and the organization's agenda for the 113th Congress.*He also outlined what progressives would like to see from President Obama in his second term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.*Topics included tax rates, Social Security and Medicare, jobs in the oil and gas industry, AIG's potential lawsuit against the U.S. government, and President Obama's negotiation skills. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn talked about congressional efforts to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2011. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Senator Coburn is a member of the "Gang of Six" senators working on a bipartisan plan to reduce the federal deficit and debt and was one of the six senators who served on President Obama's deficit commission. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298281-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298281-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT George Wentworth talked about unemployment insurance and the programs being set up by states, such as Georgia Work$, to help get unemployed workers back into a job. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mark Butler spoke by phone about George Work$. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301427-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301427-6 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich talked about his book [Valley Forge], the incoming Republican-led Congress, similarities between this election and the 1994 Republican takeover of Congress, and 2012 Republican presidential politics and his potential entry into the race. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296707-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296707-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Grover Norquist talked about the newest annual Americans for Tax Reform report, which looks at the cost of government. He responded to telephone calls and electronic government. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295103-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295103-3 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Janice Crouse talked about Concerned Women for America's agenda on social issues, the 2012 presidential campaign, legislation the group is advocating in Congress, and advocacy at the state level. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Ms. Crouse in her comments said that her group is not a partisan or political group and works with both Democrats and Republicans. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301255-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301255-3 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Orin Kerr talked about arguments for and against the ability of employers to ask for information allowing them access to employees' personal social media websites, including Facebook profiles and Twitter accounts. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305251-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305251-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Norman Solomon and Mark Tapscott talked about the major news events of the week, including the latest congressional action on health care, the policy on the war in Afghanistan, President Obama's acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, jobs and the economy, and domestic politics. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed upcoming topics on Sunday morning shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290651-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290651-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Richard Trumka talked about :the role of unions in the Occupy Wall Street protests, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the 2012 campaign, as well as the AFL-CIO's "America Wants to Work" jobs plan. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302145-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302145-4 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT George Will speaks about events in Iran, General Motors' bankruptcy, health care and other news events of the day. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287109-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287109-9 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Orin Kerr talked about the Supreme Court case [Kentucky v. King], The case tests the strength of the 4th Amendment in only allowing police to enter a person's home after showing grounds that a crime is underway. Professor Orr also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297527-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297527-5 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Sharyl Attkisson talked about the investigation into lthe September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Ms. Attkisson, who had followed the story since the attack occurred, discussed the previous week House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on the attack, State Department official Gregory Hicks' testimony at the hearing, State Department accounts of the event, and the politics surrounding the investigation. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312694-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312694-3 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Grover Norquist talked about raising taxes as part of negotiations between House Republicans and President Obama to avoid the "fiscal cliff." He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included sequestration, states that raise taxes versus those that do not, and the anti-tax pledge that the majority of congressional Republicans had signed. "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/309926-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309926-3 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Robert Costa talked about the state of the Republican Party, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the party's agenda, emerging party leaders, and speakers at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), which happened earlier in the week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311563-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311563-3 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT