The most popular events for the Newsmakers Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=14 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, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:12:53 GMT Newsmakers Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) talked about about the debate over raising the debt ceiling, tax and spending issues, and entitlement programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300300-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Joe Barton talked Copenhagen summit on climate change and legislation in Congress addressing climate issues. After he left, the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290633-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Henry Waxman (D-CA), a key player in passing the Affordable Health Care Act, talked about the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the law. Other topics included Republican leaders' pledge to repeal the law, the Keystone XL Pipeline, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget, and Republican efforts to block the EPA from making new rules about greenhouse gas emissions. Following his remarks journalist commented on the interview. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306839-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306839-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Services Committee Chair Buck McKeon (R-CA) talked about Defense Department cuts as part of the effort to address the U.S. debt. He had been trying to keep the cuts from going deeper than the $350 billion that the Obama administration and Congress agreed to during the preceding summer. He discussed other military issues as well. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301937-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY), incoming Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member, talked about how the House and Senate are weighing the issues arising from the September attack on the U.S. consulate at Benghazi and and at the accountability review board's report about the State Department's handling of the matter http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310068-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Patrick Donahoe talked about options for restructuring the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), which was losing $20 million per day. The Senate passed a bill to postpone for a year the USPS plan to save money by closing 3,700 post offices and consolidating hundreds of processing centers. The bipartisan Senate bill aims to save money through early retirements of some 100,000 employees, and would restructure the USPS health care benefit system. The House had not yet acted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305709-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305709-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Shulman, director of Internal Revenue Service (IRS), talked about the plan for the tax season, future changes such as new regulation of tax preparers, and a recent report from the National Taxpayer Advocate saying the record of IRS help for taxpayer phones calls seeking help is low. After he left, the reporters talked about his answers with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291155-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Financial Service Ranking Member Barney Frank (D-MA) talked about the status of U.S. banks and regulating them, the JPMorgan Chase trading loss, the Volcker rule, the current debt debate, efforts to stabilize the housing market, federal bailouts, changes he has seen in his 31 years in Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306107-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306107-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jon Leibowitz talked about the Obama administration's proposal for new privacy protections for people using the Internet and smart phones. The proposals came as an increasing number of companies collected personal information about Internet users. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304584-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304584-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli talked about his opposition to the 2010 health care law. He also discussed contraception coverage and the 2012 elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304937-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304937-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talked about the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), known as the "Cash for Clunkers" program. Topics included the the success of the program, legislation for additional funds passed by the House, and the prospects of the legislation in the Senate. He also talked about stimulus spending on transportation projects, and related issues. After the interview the reporters in the studio discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288170-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Assistant Minority Leader James Clyburn (D-SC) talked about Republican primaries and what they mean for Democrats. He also discussed what President Obama was saying about Congress, the future of Social Security payroll tax cuts and budgets, and what Congress could accomplish in an election year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303812-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303812-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Democratic National Convention Chair Antonio Villaraigosa previewed the convention. He also talked about the presidential tickets and campaign issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307886-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) talked about what Congress has and has not accomplished in 2011. Topics included the Social Security payroll tax cut, the prospects for a year-end spending bill as a continuing resolution is due to expire on December 16, and is amendment for sanctions against institutions doing business with Iran's central bank. Senator Kirk is on the Appropriations Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303103-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) talked about his views on the role and mission of the newly created Joint Committee Select Committee on Deficit Reduction and its appointees. He also discussed the budget and deficit issues, job creation and President Obama's three-day jobs tour the following week, the progressive agenda, liberal discontent with President Obama, and campaign 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301027-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301027-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, discussed the "fiscal cliff," the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress fails to agree on a new budget, and how Congress should address the debt and taxes and revenue in the lame-duck session. Mr. Norquist was interviewed by [Politico]'s Steven Sloan and [The Hill]'s Russell Berman. After the interview, they discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309374-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Grover Norquist talked about the debate over federal spending and tax issues that Congress and the Obama Administration are having. Conservative Republicans are divided over tax issues, and Mr. Norquist thinks Republicans should continue with their goal not to raise taxes, even if the national debt continues at $14 trillion or higher. Mr. Norquist is the originator of the no-tax pledge for legislators "to oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298476-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298476-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Chris von Hollen talked about how the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction is doing with its task of identifying $1.2 trillion in budget cuts, and other budget/spending, congressional and political issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301839-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301839-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Axelrod talked about the Obama Administration's policy priorities, relations with Congress, and how the White House views the 2010 elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291946-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291946-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Kathleen Sebelius talked about the new health care law, parts of which take effect on September 23, 2010. After the interview, the reporters discussed her responses with the host. Susan Heavey and Janet Adamy were the guest interviewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295516-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295516-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Cecile Richards talked about the role of Planned Parenthood in the federal budget and political debate going on in Congress. The House voted to eliminate fiscal year 2011 federal funding for Planned Parenthood and Title X, which supports contraception services for low-income people. Four Republican senators oppose elimination of the funding. Congress has not reached agreement on a 2011 appropriations bill yet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298680-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Appropriations Committee Chair Harold Rogers (R-KY) talked about the appropriations process. The House had the previous day passed a continuing resolution to fund the government from Oct. 1 through March 27, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308165-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rob Jesmer and Guy Cecil talked about the 33 Senate races in the 2012 elections. Following their appearance, journalists commented on their remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305421-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ron Paul talked changes he would like to see in the Federal Reserve's mission, regulating the bank, and what he'd like his subcommittee to do in terms of oversight. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297129-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka talked about the U.S. economy and jobs, their impact on the 2010 midterm election campaigns, and the labor movement's role in 2010 elections. On Friday, August 6, 2010, the Labor Department announced that the U.S. unemployment rate stayed at 9.5 percent in July and fewer jobs were created than were expected. Labor unions have been more selective with endorsements and campaign contributions this cycle, working against some candidates who have not actively supported their legislative priorities. After the interview, the reporters discussed Mr. Trumka's responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294967-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294967-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) talked by video from Bowling Green, Kentucky, about investigating the terrorist attack that killed the U.S. ambassador in Libya, the 2012 elections, including his support for Mitt Romney, his push for a pared down government, and cuts in foreign aid to Egypt, Pakistan and Libya. After the interview the reporters in the studio discussed his responses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309092-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mary Kay Henry, President of SEIU, Mary Kay Henry talks about being at the White House for meetings that President Obama held over three days with labor and progressive groups, business leaders and members of Congress about the "fiscal cliff." "Fiscal Cliff" refers to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if congress fails to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309553-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Grover Norquist talked about the issue of spending cuts versus tax increases and adjustments in addressing the U.S. debt, as well as his role in the debate. He designed the anti-tax pledge that 248 House members and 41 senators are reported to have taken. Some Democrats have called Mr. Norquist the leader of the Republicans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302622-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302622-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about the federal budget and national debt. Senator Coburn recently dropped out of the "Gang of Six" senators group working to reach agreement on the budget. Topics included his reasons for leaving the group, his role in the ethics situation involving former Senator John Ensign, and tax policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299735-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299735-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Shaun Donovan talked about the Obama administration's handling of housing problems. Topics included homeowners who owe more than the value of their house, the $25 billion settlement with top mortgage lenders and its impact on the U.S. economy, and the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305334-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sen. Tom Coburn talked about federal budget issues. Topics included House and Senate passage of a congressional resolution, the budget process, and sequestration budget cuts. He also discussed gun control legislation, which he had worked on with Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY). Jeremy Peters and and Niels Lesniewski were the guest reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311669-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) talked about sequestration, defense spending, U.S. policy toward Syria, national security leaks, and other military issues. Following the interview journalists commented on his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307140-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dave Levinthal and Alexis Simendinger interviewed Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), chair of the Democratic National Committee, about her expectations for that week's election. She joined the interview via video from Davie, Florida. Then Senator John Thune (R-SD), chair of the Republican Conference, was interviewed by telephone from from Waterloo, Iowa. After the interviews, the reporters in the studio discussed their responses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309246-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Larry Pratt talked about Gun Owners of America and its opposition to gun control measures such as universal background checks, assault weapons bans, and stricter gun trafficking laws. Topics included the differences between his group and the National Rifle Association, allowing teachers to carry concealed weapons at schools, and Mayors Against Illegal Guns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311939-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311939-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan talked about the state of the housing market. He also discussed the Federal Reserve's effort to stimulate the market, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the role of housing issues in the 2012 election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308457-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308457-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, talked about key state issues, including employment, the Affordable Care Act, the "fiscal cliff," and the 2013 and 2014 elections. Governor Shumlin, in Vermont, was interviewed by correspondents in the C-SPAN studio in Washington, D.C. "Fiscal cliff" refers to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309845-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309845-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jane Oates spoke and answered questions on U.S. unemployment and the debate in Congress over extending benefits longer to jobless people in states with especially high unemployment. Following her appearance journalists spoke about her remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289641-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289641-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Security Committee Chair Joe Lieberman (I-CT) talked about the attack on U.S. diplomats in Benghazi, Libya. He assessed the level of terrorist threats against the U.S. and the future of cyber security legislation, and Iran and Syria, and also discussed the nature of his effort to be an independent member of Congress. After his remarks journalists commented on the interview. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308327-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308327-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cordray talked about the status of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), obstacles it faces, and the direction that he wants to take the new agency. The CPFB was created by the Dodd-Frank 2010 financial regulations law and has been in operation since late July 2011. Its missions include watching for mortgage-servicing abuses and credit-card abuses by banks. President Obama named Mr. Cordray director with a recess appointment on January 4 after Republicans stalled on holding a confirmation hearing for him. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305050-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305050-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Luiz Gutierrez talked about immigration issues and legislation. Following the interview, the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292649-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292649-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Trumka talked about the role jobs and labor unions will play in the 2012 presidential election. Topics included unemployment statistics for April 2012, President Obama's relationship with labor, and the AFL-CIO's political action committee and agenda for the next administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305848-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305848-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Trumka, talked about immigration issues and the effect of low-and high-income workers from other countries on American workers. He said the AFL-CIO was concerned that these workers might be paid a new lower wage that could in turn lower the wages of American workers. He also reacted to President Obama's suggestion to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour, which the AFL-CIO believes is still too low. He commented on President Obama's nomination of Thomas Perez for labor secretary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311778-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311778-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Governor Terry Branstad (R-IA) talked about the Iowa straw poll scheduled for Aug. 13 and the Republican field of candidates, as well as economic issues and the role of the next year's Iowa caucuses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300788-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300788-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 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) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309697-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, talked about energy issues facing the U.S. and his agenda as the committee's chairman. Topics included energy policy, drilling, exports of natural gas and other fossil fuels, and President Obama's choices to head the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and other Interior Department offices. After hte interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311263-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Jaczko talked about Japan's nuclear crisis and what kind of actions, if any, the U.S. should now consider as it examines U.S. nuclear plant safety and operation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298590-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Democratic National Committee Chair and Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz assessed the 2012 presidential race. She also talked about the political landscape for the Senate and House, and political action committees and money in politics. Following the interview journalists commented on her remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306244-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) talked about House Progressive Caucus members' perspective on what happens next for deficit reduction, federal spending, and legislative priorities following the failure of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to come to agreement. The Progressive Caucus, which Representative Grijalva chairs, announced during the week that it would present its own plan for deficit reduction and jobs. After the interview the reporters in the studio discussed his responses with the host. Representative Grijalva participated from Tucson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302847-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302847-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA) talked about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, its impact on U.S. energy policy, and other energy issues. Following the interview, the journalists discussed his answers with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295118-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) talked about what was next on the Farm Bill, after a small part of it was passed as part of the fiscal cliff package, with the bulk of it unpassed. Some analysts see difficulty passing the farm bill 2013, and Senator Stabenow had been critical of the farm measures approved as part of the fiscal legislation. Senator Stabenow also talked about her views of prospects on other Senate legislation and Senate operations such as the filibuster. After the senator left, the reporters discussed her responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310218-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310218-1 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT