The featured programs for the Health & Welfare Topic http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1089 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 17:14:50 GMT President Obama held a news conference in the White House Briefing Room. Questions focused on a number of issues including reported use of chemical weapons in Syria, the Boston Marathon bombing investigation, budget and sequestration issues, health care reform implementation, and immigration policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312454-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to supporters of Planned Parenthood, saying efforts to restrict abortion access across the country represented an effort to "turn back the clock" on women's progress. He criticized several states for enacting stricter laws on abortion and efforts to inhibit the work of family planning clinics. This was the first time a sitting president had addressed the group. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312395-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312395-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gary Cohen testified about the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight's progress in building the state health insurance exchanges as called for in the health care law. He told committee members the exchanges were on schedule and ready to begin enrollment on October 1, 2013, with full implementation of the health care law on January 1, 2014. He also assured Republican members that the cost of health care premiums would go down over time but could not say whether or not premiums would go up in 2014. The hearing was joined already in progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312342-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312342-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Sebelius testified on the Health and Human Services Department fiscal year 2014 budget request for $80.1 billion. Among the topics addressed were the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, enrollment in health insurance exchanges under the act, and efforts to reduce health care costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312075-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312075-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton made opening remarks at his foundation's conference on health care. He talked about the rise in health care costs, some of the factors contributing to poor health, and health-related innovations. Afterward, Dr. Don Berwick detailed some of the problems in the health care system. Following Dr. Berwick, Dr. Nancy Snyderman interviewed former President Clinton about the work of the Clinton Foundation in the health care industry. The also discussed non-health related topics such as his collaboration with Stephen Spielberg on the film [Lincoln] and the prospects of Hillary Clinton running for president in 2016. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310380-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Francis Collins talked about the administration of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which comprises 27 institutes and centers. He discussed the importance of the Genome Project to medical research and how it has helped doctors personalize medical treatment. He detailed the role he and the NIH played in treating author and journalist Christopher Hitchens' terminal cancer. He explained how he first met Mr. Hitchens and their opposite views on the existence of God, revealing his own personal transformation from atheism to Christianity. He said he sees no contradiction between his belief in science and his faith in God. He reflected on his early life and being home schooled in rural Virginia, and his love of learning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311234-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311234-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Laursen talked about his book, [The People's Pension: The Struggle to Defend Social Security]. He spoke and took questions at the 2013 Tucson Festival of Books, which took place on the campus of the University of Arizona on March 9-10, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311175-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311175-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Public health advocate and actress Ashley Judd spoke about the topic of women's health. Among the topics she addressed were her early interest in public health issues, violence against women, global poverty, and education. School of Public Health and Health Services Dean Lynn Goldman made introductory remarks and moderated a question and answer session. Following the presentation Ms. Judd spoke informally with members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311260-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Mehmet Oz spoke about the balance between personal and state responsibility for health. He urged governors to make health a top priority in their states, warning against obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and smoking. This was the keynote speech of the closing session of the National Governors Association (NGA) 2013 Winter Meeting, an annual meeting in which a bipartisan group of U.S. governors gathers in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues affecting the states. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311079-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tavis Smiley moderated a discussion focusing on poverty in the United States. Panelists discussed issues including the importance of education, prisons, welfare programs, the size of government, and the federal budget. The panelists generally criticized the administration for not focusing on poverty and Tavis Smiley called on President Obama to hold a "White House Conference on the Eradication of Poverty in America." Mr. Smiley's annual forum was titled "Vision for a New America: A Future without Poverty." It was held in the Lisner Auditorium of George Washington University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310437-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke to reporters about House Speaker John Boehner's decision the previous day to pull a bill providing Hurricane Sandy relief funding from consideration after the "fiscal cliff" vote. He accused the speaker and House Republicans of putting politics and their careers before storm victims and said they showed "callous indifference to the suffering of the people of my state" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310184-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310184-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Domestic and advocacy group officials testified about autism. Among the topics they discussed were efforts to increase awareness and understanding of the disease, the cost of the disease, limited public health resources, and public health policy. Representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) denied a link between rising autism rates and vaccinations. Representative Burton showed a video about research on the effect of mercury on the brain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309672-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309672-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the Red Cross Center about Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. He said that coordination between from local, state, and federal officials had been "outstanding" and reassured those suffering from the storm and its aftermath that "America is with you." He also said that his message to government officials was "No bureaucracy. No red tape." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309121-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Heidi Ewing, co-director and co-producer with Rachel Grady of the documentary film [Detropia], discussed the premise of the film, which seeks to highlight the continuing deterioration of Detroit. She talked about Detroit's dramatic decrease in population over the past fifty years and stated that an additional fifty percent of the remaining population would leave immediately if given the opportunity. She highlighted Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's efforts to bring the city's financial situation under control. She suggested that Detroit is not alone with its problems, and the United States may be heading for an era of failed cities. She reacted to a video clip of "Q&A with Clarance Lusane" about the 1967 riots. Video clips from the film were shown including illegal "scrappers" who stripped metal from abandoned factories, a local blogger who explores empty buildings, and two artists who recently moved to Detroit in search of an inexpensive home and a place to experiment with their art. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308719-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan outlined at a campaign event at Cleveland State University what a Romney-Ryan administration would do to improve the economy and decrease poverty by restoring upward mobility. Some of the proposals included repealing portions of the health care law, education reforms, and restoring parts of the 1996 welfare reform act that he said had been weakened since the mid-1990s. He criticized federal anti-poverty programs and said a Romney administration would work more closely with local leaders to determine how to assist people in need, explaining that communities, rather than the government, should look after the poor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309027-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309027-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 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 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions at the White House daily briefing. Topics included Syria's potential use of chemical or biological weapons against rebel forces in the country, Mitt Romney's tax returns, the recent increase of violence in Afghanistan, the economy, and a controversial campaign commercial produced by a super political action committee in support of the Obama campaign. In reference to U.S. Senate candidate and Representative Todd Akin's (R-MO) remarks about "legitimate rape," he said the "views expressed were offensive" and that "rape is rape." President Obama replied when asked if the congressman should drop out of the race, "He was nominated by the Republicans in Missouri. I'll let them sort that out." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307682-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307682-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Regina Benjamin spoke at the American Podiatric Medical Association annual scientific meeting. She addressed three separate areas of health care including the importance of foot care in avoiding diabetes-related amputations, the national prevention strategy, and and the 2012 surgeon general's report on preventing tobacco use in young adults. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307611-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307611-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Housing experts and civil rights advocates discussed the future of the housing market. They focused on rising foreclosures, unequal opportunity, and access to credit. Janis Bowdler in her opening remarks before the speakers said that the "topic of housing has been ignored" by the 2012 presidential candidates. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307592-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Musician Lady Gaga's mother Cynthia Germanotta described the bullying her daughters experienced growing up, and how it led to the creation of their "Born This Way Foundation". She was joined by President Obama's adviser Valerie Jarrett, who described the work being done on the federal level to end bullying. A video was shown of Secretary Duncan announcing a contest for young people to make public service announcement videos. "A Kinder and Braver World for Our Youth: How Do We Get There?" was part of the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Students in conjunction with the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, Defense, Agriculture, the Interior, the Federal Trade Commission, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the National Council on Disability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-4 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican Governors Chris Christie (NJ), Nikki Haley (SC), Bobby Jindal (LA), Bob McDonnell (VA), and Scott Walker (WI) talked about education reform, health care, and job creation with Walter Isaacson. The governors were in agreement on the necessity of education reform to improve education quality and efficiency as well as being opposed to the Affordable Care Act. They all agreed on the need to create more jobs; however, they differed in their approach to creating more. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of trying to attract single-issue swing voters and the difficulty that creates in elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307377-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the 2012 International AIDS Conference. He stressed the international need to confront the disease to prevent further epidemic. Clinton discussed the changes he has seen in international stigma regarding HIV/AIDS since he was president. He also said that places hit hard from the epidemic, like Africa, have made significant strides towards preventing transmission of the disease. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307295-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307295-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Health and Human Services Committee of the National Governors' Association met to discuss health care and health policy issues facing states. A primary topic of conversation was health care reform, and innovative strategies governors can take to lower Medicaid costs. Additionally, broader aspects of health policy were discussed including hospitals, quality of health services, and emergency response teams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306970-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Constitutional and health law scholars, practitioners and commentators talked about the Supreme Court decision that the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, is constitutional. The court ruled in favor of the statute based on Congress' power to levy taxes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306850-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306850-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama reacted to the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. He called the decision a "victory" for the American people and outlined ways in which the law would benefit citizens. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306816-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brian Kamoie talked about the speech he gave to students selected for the U.S. Senate Youth Program, which brings high school students from all 50 states to Washington, D.C., for a week of government and leadership education. Mr. Kamoie's speech was referenced by numerous student delegates as inspiring and motivational. In this interview Mr. Kamoie detailed his job duties as White House senior director of preparedness, and talked about his service in both the Bush and Obama administrations. He stated that in 2011 a record number of presidentially declared disasters and emergencies happened in the U.S. and that those disasters were larger than past years in terms of their scale and impact. Brian Kamoie received his bachelor's degree in policy studies and political science from Dickinson College. He received law and public health master's degrees from George Washington University. He is married with two daughters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305835-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the cost of HIV/AIDS medications and monopolies created in the HIV/AIDS drugs market. The focus was particularly on Committee Chair Bernie Sanders (I-VT) bill that, if approved, would lower cost, increase access, eliminate legal barriers to generic competition, and create an annual $3 billion prize for HIV/AIDS drug research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306014-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on proposals to control Medicare costs. One proposal would give seniors a voucher to shop for their own private health insurance. Under their so-called "premium support" plan, Medicare would no longer provide a "defined benefit." Instead, beneficiaries would receive a "defined contribution" toward the cost of health insurance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305700-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305700-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Titanic sank into the Atlantic Ocean after striking an iceberg 100 years ago on April 15, 1912. Of those onboard, 1,496 perished and 712 were saved. To mark this centennial anniversary, author Samuel Halpern spoke at the National Archives about the findings of a modern day report into perhaps the 20th century's most storied disaster at sea. This program is about one hour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305173-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305173-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cecile Richards talked about health care and birth control. In her speech she said that the U.S. is one of the "most backward Western developed countries" for reproductive health care access. She also discussed the Supreme Court oral arguments on the 2010 health care law, and other recent inflammatory public controversies concerning birth control. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305165-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jon Stewart interviewed former President Bill Clinton about some of the most significant domestic and international issues facing future generations. President Clinton also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305243-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305243-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the fourth of the four cases challenging the 2010 health care law. The fourth case, [Florida v. Department of Health and Human Services], focused on whether the law's proposed Medicaid expansion violates the federal-state partnership. The Court heard a total of 6 hours of argument over March 26, 27, and 28, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305134-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305134-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the third of the four cases challenging the 2010 health care law. The focus of the third case, [National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius], was severability; whether the remainder of the health care law could stand if the individual mandate provision is found unconstitutional. This argument was unusual in that the Court debated the consequences of a decision that it had not yet made. The Court heard a total of 6 hours of argument over March 26, 27, and 28, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305134-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Cole previewed Supreme Court oral arguments on severability, whether the remainder of the 2010 health care law can stand if the individual mandate provision is found unconstitutional. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Three attorneys were interviewed outside the Supreme Court building about their interests in the health care law cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305080-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305080-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the second of the four cases challenging the 2010 health care law law. The case, [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services v. Florida], focused on the constitutionality of the individual mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act which required that citizens purchase health care coverage by 2014 or face a financial penalty. The Court heard a total of 6 hours of argument over March 26, 27, and 28, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305077-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305077-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Law Professors Akhil Reed Amar and Stephen Presser talked about the constitutionality of the individual mandate provision of the 2010 health care law which required that citizens purchase health care coverage by 2014 or face a financial penalty. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from viewers. Protesters for and against the law were interviewed outside the Court building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305079-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305079-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the first of the four cases challenging the 2010 health care law. [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services v. Florida] examined the Anti-Injunction Act (AIA), a law that prohibited courts from striking down tax laws before they take effect. Attorney Robert Long was appointed by the Court to argue that the AIA applied in this case, as none of the parties to the case was arguing that the AIA barred the Court from reviewing the challenges. The Court heard a total of 6 hours of argument over March 26, 27, and 28, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305055-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305055-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT As the Supreme Court was set to hear six hours of oral argument from March 26-28 on the 2010 health care law, the Tea Party Patriots held a rally in favor of the law's repeal. During a brief period with technical difficulties approximately 40 minutes into the program a portion of the day's Washington Journal was shown before returning to the rally. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305071-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305071-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden spoke at Wynmoor Village in Coconut Creek, Florida. He talked about the benefits of the 2010 health care law and the Obama administration's Medicare policies versus what the Republican proposals are on these programs. In his remarks he said, "Make no mistake. If Republicans in Congress and their amen corner of Romney, Santorum, and Gingrich get their hands on the White House, they will end Medicare as we know it." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305058-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Walter Williams discussed his libertarian views. He described growing up in a housing project and the segregation he confronted in the Army in 1959. The John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University, he shared the origins of his teaching endowment from the Olin Foundation and talked about his rigorous expectations for students. He argued that it is "academically dishonest" for professors such as himself to share personal political views in the classroom. He shared his views that Social Security has no "constitutional authority" and is also a bad deal for Americans because the rate of return is very low and it redistributes money form those who have less to those who have more. He also aruged that Americans should be allowed to sell their own organs as an issue of private property rights. He told how he came to be a substitute host for the nationally syndicated Rush Limbaugh radio show. Mr. Williams has written 10 books and has a syndicated weekly column. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304675-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 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 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about his bill that would modify how Medicare operates to make the program fiscally sustainable. The legislation would set a maximum limit on seniors' out-of-pocket medical expenses under Medicare Parts A and B and would offer federal subsidies to pay for private insurance plans directly competing with traditional Medicare fee-for-service plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304926-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys Andrew Pincus and Ilya Somin previewed the Supreme Court oral argument on the constitutionality of the 2010 health care law. They outlined the legal principles the Court will examine during each day of the three days of argument. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304888-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304888-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists previewed Supreme Court oral arguments on the constitutionality of the 2010 health care law, focusing on its requirement that all Americans buy health insurance. Michael Carvin and Paul Clement asserted that the law does not have any limiting principles, reasoning that if Congress has the power to force citizens to buy health insurance, then, Congress can force them to buy anything, such as cars or certain foods. Akhil Amar and Neal Katyal disagreed, with Mr. Katyal arguing that health care differs because everyone will have to use health care services at some point in their lives. Following their discussion,, they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304464-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304464-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced a compromise on his administration's ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that required church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304371-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Boehner spoke on the House floor about an Obama administration ruling on a provision included in the 2010 health care law. The ruling requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304322-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304322-4 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jean Baker recounts the life of birth control advocate Margaret Sanger (1879-1966). Ms. Sanger, schooled as a nurse, became a vocal proponent of educating women on the concepts of contraception after watching a woman die of a self-induced abortion in 1912. Margaret Sanger founded the American Birth Control League in 1921, a predecessor to Planned Parenthood. Jean Baker read from her book before being interviewed by Cristina Page and responding to questions from members of the audience at the Tenement Museum in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303492-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tavis Smiley moderated a conversation on solutions for restoring America's prosperity. Topics included the white paper from Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), released the previous day, titled [At Risk: America's Poor During and After the Great Recession], which reveals the "new poor" and how the face of poverty in America has changed. "Remaking America: From Poverty to Prosperity", was held at George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium,. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303663-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Holder opened a day-long symposium on children and violence. Following his remarks panelists spoke to members of the National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence about the levels of exposure, the impact of exposure of violence to children, and efforts to counter the social problems caused by exposure to violence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302910-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302910-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christopher Hitchens was interviewed in his home about his life and work following a diagnosis of esophageal cancer. He authored over a dozen books including his recent memoir, [Hitch-22]. Other titles include, [God Is Not Great], [The Trial of Henry Kissinger], [The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice], and [Thomas Jefferson: Author of America]. He was a contributing editor for the [Atlantic Monthly] magazine and a columnist for [Vanity Fair] magazine, where he has been writing articles about his diagnosis in the summer 2010 of stage four esophageal cancer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297586-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the economic challenges facing young adults. Topics included the prospects for current and future younger generations for upward mobility and the future of the middle class. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303002-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Minarik talked about the future solvency of Social Security, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Social Security went cash negative in 2011, meaning the the cost of benefits outstripped tax collections for the first time since the early 1980's. Among the topics Mr. Minarik addressed were the Social Security Trust Fund, the role of the Treasury Department, and the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on Social Security. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302439-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302439-4 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on concussions suffered by student athletes. Among the topics addressed were returning to play too soon after injury, diagnosis of concussions, protective equipment, and the need for more awareness of the seriousness of concussions. Student athletes also talked about their personal experiences following their concussions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302174-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ken Burns talked about his PBS series, [Prohibition], which chronicles the ratification, implementation, and eventual repeal of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as well as the era in which the movement took place. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301854-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301854-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gave the keynote address at at the George W. Bush Institute's two-day summit on global health. In her remarks she highlighted U.S. commitments to global health, mentioning programs enacted during the Bush and Obama administrations. She said such programs have saved countless lives around the world and urged lawmakers to continue to lead. She was introduced by the former president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301532-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions, which were primarily focused on the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate spoke to reporters during the first half of the briefing. Other topics President Obama's upcoming national address on jobs and the economy, and the nomination of Alan Krueger to be chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301256-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301256-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal government emergency response officials spoke to reporters about preparations for Hurricane Irene. The storm was expected to hit the North and South Carolina borders and then move up to New England. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301237-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Mark McClellan talked about Medicare Part D, the prescription drug aspect of the program, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Dr. McClellan discussed how the drug plans work, how seniors select plans, costs and funding, the "the doughnut hole," and the impact of the 2010 health care law. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This was the third of a four-part "Washington Journal" series on Medicare, the government health insurance program for people over the age of 65. The program identification numbers for the other parts are 301137-5 (Overview of Medicare), Medicare Costs (301200-5), and 301174-6 (Privately Run Medicare Plans). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301186-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301186-5 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Helen Darling and Craig Lykens spoke to reporters about a National Business Group survey that found that large U.S. employers' health care benefit costs will increase an average of 8.9 percent in 2011, up from an average increase of 7 percent in 2010. Other topics included the 2010 health care law, Medicare, and overall health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301098-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 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 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at the House Budget Committee oversight hearing on the Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), which was created by the 2010 health care law to control costs. Among the topics they addressed were various plans to reduce costs while maintaining benefits, proposed operations of the IPAB, and differences between Republican and Democratic strategies to reduce Medicare costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300433-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300433-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Donald Berwick talked about the future of Medicare, as the Obama administration and Democrats craft their plans for the program and contrast it with House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan's plan, which would gradually migrate Medicare from a defined-benefit program to one based on direct premium supports. Julian Pecquet and Noam Levey were the guest interviewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299631-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Social Security and Medicare fund trustees released their annual report on the fiscal condition of both federal programs. Trustees included Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis. The Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds will exhaust their funds earlier than projected. A major reason, according to the trustees, is due to the recession and slower economic growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299510-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich and Peter Orszag spoke at a forum on the costs of the health care, the federal health care law enacted the previous year, and its impact on biomedical innovation. The event also featured representatives from the FDA, pharmaceutical companies and patient advocacy organizations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299171-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299171-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In honor of the 40th anniversary of the creation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Assistant Labor Secretary David Michaels, labor unions representatives, and business leaders talked about the agency's beginnings, changes made to reduce work-related injuries, and challenges that remained ahead. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299149-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin (D) testified on the fiscal status of their states. Governor Walker defended his efforts to strip public employee unions of most collective bargaining rights, while Governor Shumlin said he was able to win concessions from state unions without ending collective bargaining. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299032-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Association of Community Health Centers held its annual policy and issues forum on the 2010 health care law, focusing on its impact on community health centers and funding for Medicare and Medicaid programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298670-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298670-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following opening remarks by Tom Wilson, Jared Bernstein, economic adviser to Vice President Biden, talked about the relationship between the housing market and the economy. This program was part of an [Atlantic] and [National Journal] joint economic summit on the impact of the economic crisis on housing and the next generation of home buyers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298647-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Patrick Kennedy and Bureau of Consular Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary for Overseas Citizens Service James Pettit updated reporters on the evacuation of American citizens in response to Japan's nuclear plant crisis following the country's 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298554-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Henry Waxman, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, talked about the Republican agenda on climate change and the environment. He urged President Obama to oppose any continuing resolution that removed the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gases and called congressional Republicans "science deniers" and the "anti-environment party." Representative Waxman responded to questions from the audience following his speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298355-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to governers at the White House and said he would consider allowing states to present alternative plans to the 2010 health care law by 2014 rather than the original date of 2017. He also defended the health care law, the economic stimulus plan, and the rights of public employee unions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298232-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the past, future, and current state of the Social Security system. They focused on various proposals to improve future solvency such as benefit cuts, raising the retirement age, and privatization. In her remarks Barbara Kennelly called on lawmakers to preserve Social Security for millions of Americans who use it as their sole source of income. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298133-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298133-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Health care, Medicare, and policy experts talked about curbing Medicare spending and the potential roadblocks to reforming the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298101-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289864-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Republicans joined thousands of "tea party" protesters in a gathering on the West Front of the Capitol days before the House was expected to vote on the bill. Speakers criticized House Democratic health reform proposals, saying they were an irresponsible and costly government takeover of health care. The audience, holding signs and waving banners, often responded with shouts of "kill this bill." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289825-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289825-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The House Rules Committee talked about amendments that lawmakers want to offer to the health care bill (H.R. 3962) and the parameters of debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289844-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289844-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Fritze talked about the differences between House and Senate health care bills. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. Libby Casey was the guest host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289930-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289930-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama appeared at the beginning of the White House daily briefing to say he was pleased with endorsements of health care reform legislation by the American Medical Association and AARP. He also answered question about H1N1 swine flu vaccinations. Mr. Gibbs spoke about health care and Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289819-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee met for an update on federal efforts to combat H1N1. They discussed the vaccine shortage, the distribution of masks for certain federal workers and efforts to identify and remove from circulation fake vaccines and anti-viral medications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289662-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talked about ways to combat and manage distracted driving. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program began with a clip of his testimony the previous day before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on distracted driving. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289693-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289693-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced the House Democratic health care bill. According to the Speaker, the bill covers an additional 36 million Americans and costs under $900 billion over 10 years. It also includes a government-run insurance plan, also known as the public option. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289697-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289697-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cabinet Secretaries Sebelius, Napolitano, and Duncan testified on efforts to monitor national response to the H1N1 flu virus. Since September 2009, more than 300 U.S. citizens have died from the virus, most under the age of 65. Among the topics addressed were shortages of the flu vaccine due to production delays, hospital and public health department capacities, intravenous and anti-viral medications, and the ability of public health agencies to stay ahead of the spread of the virus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289575-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee held its eighth and final meeting on its health care bill. Debate focused on Congressional Budget Office scoring of the legislation, the failure of the committee to agree to a public insurance option in the final version of the bill, and a report by the insurance industry which forecast raised insurance premiums under the plan. The committee reported out the bill favorably after a 14-9 vote with only Maine Republican Senator Olympia Snowe crossing party lines to support it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289428-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289428-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee continued its sixth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Among the amendments considered were provisions to prohibit federal funding of abortion, require a photo ID for someone applying for Medicaid benefits, and to control costs. This is the first of 4 parts of the day's hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289218-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289218-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered remarks at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He toured the NIH campus with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. In his remarks he announced $5 billion in research grants at the National Institutes of Health, spoke about the importance of biomedical research to both the economy and the health care system, and praised the work of scientists at the NIH. He also acknowledged the tsunami disaster in Samoa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289219-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama outlined his plan for health care reform before a joint session of Congress. In his remarks he acknowledged the fierce debate that had ensued during the congressional August recess (which he termed a "partisan spectacle"), recognized that health care reform solutions need significant compromise and devotion of resources, and called for legislators to bring their serious ideas to the table and dispense with oppositional nay-saying. He outlined a health care reform solution that included transportable individual health insurance, did not deny coverage to anyone, created affordable options within the marketplace, and he admonished irresponsible businesses and individuals for poor decisions in the provision of health care. He also strongly criticized those who had been irresponsible in talking about health care reform, saying that "demagoguery and distortion" had no place in debate on improvement of heath care, and implored Congress to take up the challenge that President Theodore Roosevelt and subsequent presidents had made to the nation in decades past. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288799-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Finance Committee continued its fifth day of debating amendments to the health care bill. Among the amendments were proposals by Senators Rockefeller and Schumer to include a public health insurance option in the legislation. This is the first part of 4 in the day's proceedings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289202-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Max Baucus spoke to reporters and answered questions about the Senate Finance Committee's proposed health care legislation. The bill would establish nonprofit consumer-owned cooperatives rather than a public insurance option. It also would require insurance companies to change the way they do business, such as prohibiting them from dropping or denying coverage based on preexisting conditions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288970-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288970-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke to seniors about health insurance reform. In her remarks she said that passing health care without Senator Ted Kennedy would "make things more difficult," and that the nation was "appropriately consumed by the legacy of Teddy Kennedy." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288572-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288572-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT