http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1009595 John McArdle's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 22 May 2013 10:31:15 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=1009595&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/1009595 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Anu Bhagwati talked about the Pentagon report that estimated more than 26,000 sexual assaults occurred against women and men in the military in 2012. She discussed military culture, her Service Women's Action Network organization, the military justice system, and other topics. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312840-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312840-5 Sun, 19 May 2013 13:19:16 GMT Julian Sanchez talked about the legal and privacy issues surrounding the use of surveillance cameras following the Boston Marathon bombings and the Justice Department's seizure of Associated Press phone records. Topics included how the Justice Department was able to obtain the phone records, and congressional investigation of the Justice Department. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312840-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312840-4 Sun, 19 May 2013 12:34:15 GMT Jennifer Bendery talked about the impact on President Obama's second term agenda of IRS and Justice Department scandals, and the controversy surrounding the terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Topics included immigration reform, tax policy and the budget, jobs and the economy, the health care law, and gun control. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312840-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312840-3 Sun, 19 May 2013 11:49:20 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on ways to fix the Department of Veterans Affairs' backlog of benefits claims. The latest report from the agency showed that approximately 600,000 claims from military veterans had been pending for more than 125 days. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312840-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312840-2 Sun, 19 May 2013 11:00:02 GMT Ylan Mui discussed the latest unemployment numbers for April 2013, released the previous day. The unemployment rate for April 20123 was 7.5 per cent and 165,000 jobs were added that month. She responded to electronic communications and to telephone calls from those employed, unemployed, and those who had stopped looking for work. The program concluded with a video clip of Representative Jeff Miller (R-FL) being interviewed on May 2, 2013, for "Newsmakers." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-3 Sat, 04 May 2013 11:50:13 GMT Michael Greenberger talked about what was learned about homeland security capabilities and emergency preparedness and management during and after the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Toics included the coordination of law enforcement and intelligence gathering at local, state, federal, and international levels; exercise and training; strategic planning; counter-terrorism efforts; and the role played by first responders, traditional and social media, and private players in the crisis such as medical institutions. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-5 Sat, 04 May 2013 13:21:04 GMT Stephen Ellis, vice president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, discussed a recent investigation by the Treasury Department inspector general for tax administration that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made billions in improper refunds to low-income workers. The report issued the previous week found that 20 to 25 per cent of Earned Income Tax Credits were awarded incorrectly in 2012. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video clip was shown of Acting IRS Commissioner Steve Miller testifying on April 25, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-4 Sat, 04 May 2013 12:38:40 GMT Telephone lines were open for answers to the question "White House 2016: Your Choice?" Video clips were shown of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Vice President Joe Biden (D) speaking in South Carolina the previous day. The program concluded with a video clip promoting the Local Content Vehicle visit to Yuma, Arizona. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-2 Sat, 04 May 2013 11:00:37 GMT The "Washington Journal" daily live program provides a forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events and legislation. Live each morning beginning at 7am (ET). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312546-1 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Shane Goldmacher discussed his [National Journal] cover story that details the political parties recruit congressional candidates and the overall role of congressional campaign committees. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312430-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312430-5 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:33:03 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on a question related to reports that Syria had used chemical weapons against its citizens: "Should the U.S. consider sending troops to Syria?" Benjamin Pauker spoke by phone about the latest news from Syria, including the development of Obama administration and international response. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312430-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312430-2 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:00:35 GMT Frank Cilluffo reviewed what was learned from the Boston Marathon bombings about homeland security capabilities and emergency management, and the status of the the ongoing investigation. Topics included law enforcement coordination and intelligence gathering, counterterrorism efforts, and the role of medical institutions first responders, and traditional and social media in the crisis. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312430-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312430-4 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:48:56 GMT Luke Rosiak talked about his [Washington Times] analysis of federal contractors' executive pay. He found that almost 80 contractors that depend on the government for nearly all their business were paying their top executives combined average salaries of over $3 million annually. Topics included federal rules concerning contractor pay and Obama administration and congressional efforts to impose caps on pay. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312430-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312430-6 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:18:40 GMT Edward Alden talked about the effects of the Boston Marathon bombing on immigration reform and how immigration laws changed following the terrorists attacks of September 11, 2001. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:49:49 GMT Jenny Gold talked about the federal and state run health insurance "exchanges" mandated by the 2010 health care law and scheduled to become available in 2014. The exchanges are online marketplaces where people may shop for insurance. Topics included how the Obama administration, states, and insurance companies planned to educate Americans about the exchanges in advance of the October 2013 enrollment launch. Ms. Gold also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. This program was part of a periodic Monday series on the health care law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:35:01 GMT Anthony Costello talked about tax breaks for oil and gas companies, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included tax break eliminations in President Obama's fiscal year 2014 budget, the history of the these tax breaks, the impact of eliminating them, and how much revenue would be raised if they were repealed. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-6 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:20:47 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on designating the surviving Boston Marathon bomber as an enemy combatant. [Roll Call] White House correspondent Steven Dennis previewed the congressional agenda for the week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312284-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:37 GMT Andrew Black talked about the aging pipeline system in the country as well as regulation and the economics of the industry. The rupture on March 29, 2013, of an Exxon Mobil pipe line carrying heavy tar-sand crude oil in Mayflower, Arkansas, was discussed. Video clips of the spill from [Huffington Post] were shown. Topics included the implications for the approval of the Keystone XL pipe line. Mr. Black responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-4 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:33:19 GMT Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), talked about President Obama's call for $100 million to fund the BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) Initiative. The NIH is one of the three agencies that would receive initial funding for the project. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The program opened with a video clip of President Obama's speech on April 2, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-5 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:18:49 GMT Danielle Kurtzleben talked about the jobs numbers released the previous day and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. employers added 88,000 jobs in March, which was the fewest in nine months, but the unemployment rate fell to 7.6 percent. She explained that the fall in official unemployment rates was due to the large number of people who had stopped looking for work. Topics included the demographic shifts that influence the employment figures. The program closed with a video clip of Larry Pratt being interviewed the previous day about gun ownership by Greta Brawner for "Newsmakers." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-3 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:48:55 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on "Judge Overturns Age Limit to Buy 'Plan B' Contraceptive." The previous day Senior Judge Edward Korman in the U.S. Eastern District of New York issued an opinion that rebuked actions by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in restricting the sales of this "morning after" pill. Christie Smythe, a reporter covering Brooklyn and Manhattan courts for Bloomberg News, talked by telephone about the history of the drug Plan B One-Step and the judge's ruling. A video clip was played of White House Press Secretary Jay Carney the previous day expressing the president's support of the administration decisions. The program closed with a preview clip from Book TV of the Local Content Vehicle coverage from Mesa, Arizona, siring during the weekend. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-2 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:00:49 GMT Grover Norquist critiqued the House Republican and Senate Democratic fiscal year 2014 budget proposals. He also commented on the Republican Party's "Growth and Opportunity" report, which described the party's failures in the 2012 elections and outlined a plan to address those problems, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-5 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:35:12 GMT Edward Wyatt talked about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Universal Service Fund that ensures access to telephone and broadband services for all U.S. citizens. The fund covers broadband expansion to rural areas, schools, and libraries, and telephone service to low-income people. Mr. Wyatt also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-6 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:20:16 GMT Marielena Hincapie talked about the latest developments in public debate on immigration reform,and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included proposals to attract lower-skilled foreign workers, a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the country, and the status of various state immigration laws such as identification requirements. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-4 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:50:15 GMT Telephone lines were open for Republican viewer comments on their party's "Growth and Opportunity" report. The report described the party's failures in the 2012 elections and included recommendations to address those problems. Peter Kasperowicz previewed the congressional agenda for the week. The interview with Mr. Kasperowicz began approximately 23 minutes into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-2 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:00:37 GMT The "Washington Journal" daily live program provides a forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events and legislation.*Live each morning beginning at 7am (ET). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charles Blahous, one of two public trustees for Medicare and Social Security, spoke about a paper reporting on Medicaid expansion under the health care law. The authors of the paper caution states to consider "that the federal financing support maybe ultimately reduced." He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311405-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311405-5 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:36:36 GMT [Foreign Policy] correspondent Blake Hounshell talks about United Nations sanctions against North Korea following that nation's threats of a pre-emptive nuclear strike against the U.S., and North Korea's nuclear test on February 12, 2013. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311405-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311405-4 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:49:08 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on topics of the day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311405-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311405-2 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:00:05 GMT Brian McKenzie and Robert Puentes spoke about the transportation policy implications of a Census Bureau report that tracked the amount of time U.S. workers commuted to their jobs. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311405-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311405-6 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:21:24 GMT Jonathan Turley talked about his views on President Obama's use of executive power, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He argued that the president's unilateral actions showed a pattern that undermines the constitutional system of checks and balances. Some of the examples he gave were privacy protections and surveillance, due process, the use of drones, government secrecy, and recess appointments, among others. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-4 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:50:11 GMT Coral Davenport talked about President Obama's emphasis in his inaugural address on global. She discussed the prospects for climate change legislation in the 113th Congress and options the president has to push his agenda. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-5 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:35:11 GMT Ronald Neumann talked about the cost of providing security to ambassadors and their staff's worldwide, how security decisions are made, what determines personnel and infrastructure required at diplomatic posts and how ambassadors and Washington have differed when it comes to disagreements on security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-6 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:19:15 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the role of the United States around the world during his first and second terms. Clips from a joint "60 Minutes" interview with President Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were shown. Jonathan Easley spoke by phone about the interview. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-2 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:36 GMT The "Washington Journal" daily live program provides a forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events and legislation.*Live each morning beginning at 7am (ET). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310628-1 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steve Bell talked about the Bipartisan Policy Center's estimate that the U.S. Treasury could run out of funds to pay its bills over the upcoming month, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Treasury Department options and the consequences of not raising the debt ceiling. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310353-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310353-5 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:34:31 GMT Evan Perez talked about the mission and scope of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's "Your Money" series.*Each Monday morning the last hour of "Washington Journal" is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310353-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310353-6 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:20:27 GMT Gretchen Morgenson talked about U.S. government's changes in rules for mortgage lending, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the reasons for the changes, details of the rule changes, and when the rules go into effect. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310353-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310353-4 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:47:01 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the influence of movies, television, and video games on gun violence. Niels Lesniewski spoke by phone about the congressional agenda for the week. Topics included relief funding for Hurricane Sandy flood victims, and President Obama's Cabinet nominees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310353-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310353-2 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:00:37 GMT Michael Gordon talked about his book, [The Endgame: The Inside Story of the Struggle for Iraq, from George W. Bush to Barack Obama], Iraq's future in the current Middle East political climate, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included lessons learned from the 8-year conflict in Iraq, the state of leadership and democracy in Iraq, sectarian conflicts and violence, oil, investment in the country, al-Qaida's presence, and the effect of Syria's civil war on the region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-6 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:19:06 GMT Stan Collender and Joshua Gordon talked about developments in negotiations between the White House and Congress over the impending "fiscal cliff" tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. Topics included the odds of a deal and what could happen if no deal by the debt limit deadline, congressional dynamics, the possible Senate filibuster, Wall Street and market reaction, and effects on economic sectors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-4 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:52:25 GMT David Jackson talked about President Obama's Cabinet choices for his second term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included possible Cabinet changes in his the departments of Defense, State, Treasury, and the Environmental Protection Agency; past nominations and confirmations; and Senate dynamics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-5 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:48:39 GMT Nancy Cook spoke by phone about the "fiscal cliff" tax increases and budget cuts set to take place in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-3 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:05:00 GMT Telephone lines are open for viewer comments on the status of negotiations to avert impending "fiscal cliff" tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. [National Journal] correspondent Nancy Cook also spoke by phone about the status of negotiations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310131-2 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:00:31 GMT Michael Gordon appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss his book, [The Endgame: The Inside Story of the Struggle for Iraq, from George W. Bush to Barack Obama], in which he chronicles the Unites States' war in Iraq since the occupation in 2003. Mr. Gordon was interviewed and took viewer questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310262-1 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representatives Tim Murphy (R-PA) and Grace Napolitano (D-CA) talked about mental health issues and the federal government's role in providing and funding mental health services. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310024-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310024-5 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:56:49 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on House Speaker John Boehner's "Plan B" to avoid "fiscal cliff" impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. The proposal would allow tax cuts to expire for people making over $1 million per year and keep current tax rates for everyone else. Jonathan Strong gave an update by phone on the status of "fiscal cliff" negotiations and Speaker Boehner's meeting with rank-and-file members the previous day. Niels Lesniewski spoke by phone about Senator Patrick Leahy's new role as Senate President Pro Tempore following the death of Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI). "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/310024-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310024-2 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:37 GMT Scott Stossel talked about his two recent [Atlantic] stories, "Mr. China Comes to America" and "The Insourcing Boom." The articles detail the rise in manufacturing in the United States due to new tools that "greatly speed up development from idea to finished product" and a second piece about big companies like General Electric moving its manufacturing operations back home. Mr. Stossel also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310024-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310024-7 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:21:08 GMT Francisco Negron talked about the status of schools' emergency plans around the country, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also outlined the resources available to school boards on the state and federal level plus, and issues such as allowing the arming of select teachers or staff within a school. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310024-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310024-6 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:50:53 GMT Josh Boak talked about federal extended unemployment benefits and "fiscal cliff" negotiations, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the difference between state and federal unemployment benefits, funding for unemployment insurance and who qualifies for it, the impact on the economy if benefits are not extended, and potential reforms for unemployment. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series looking at specific policy areas of the "fiscal cliff." "Fiscal cliff" referred to 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/309843-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309843-4 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:49:55 GMT