http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/25174 Russell Feingold'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) Sat, 25 May 2013 17:53:25 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=25174&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/25174 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} Former Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) talked about his book [While America Sleeps: A Wake-up Call for the Post-9/11 Era], which looks at institutional failures, both domestic and abroad, leading up to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He also discussed the presidential election, President Obama's re-election chances, and the impact of super PACs and unregulated campaign money in the election cycle. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Feingold participated from the studio at Pace University in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304582-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304582-5 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:34:27 GMT Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) thanked supporters for their efforts on his behalf and congratulated his opponent, Ron Johnson, for his victory in the race. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296383-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296383-1 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 07:12:24 GMT Wisconsin Senate candidates Senator Russ Feingold (D) and Ron Johnson (R) participated in a debate, with some of the questions submitted by Wisconsin voters submitted via the Internet and teleconference. Question topics focused primarily on the economy, with the candidates sharply divided in their answers as to the cause of the current economic climate and solutions for repairing the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296175-1 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 01:54:18 GMT First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at a campaign event for Senator Russ Feingold. She said that even though change had not come fast enough for some citizens, it would be a mistake for voters to return Republicans to power in November. She also praised Sen. Feingold for supporting health care reform, campaign finance reform, and for fighting to create jobs and cut taxes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295984-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295984-1 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 04:25:30 GMT Wisconsin Senate candidates Senator Russ Feingold (D) and Ron Johnson (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295931-1 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:29:06 GMT Wisconsin Senate candidates Senator Russ Feingold (D) and Ron Johnson (R) debated various issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295903-1 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 01:00:42 GMT Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors in Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen and Turkey. They spoke about regional security issues, U.S. foreign policy goals in the countries, and specific challenges facing the countries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294639-1 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:07:36 GMT The Senate Select Intelligence Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of James Clapper to be Director of National Intelligence. In his testimony he pledged to improve coordination among intelligence agencies and said he would exercise his authority to overrule the CIA director if need be to ensure that intelligence policy remained focused. He also said he would not hesitate to share information with the congressional intelligence committees and would let Congress know if he disagreed with a policy decision by someone else in the intelligence community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294635-1 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:06:12 GMT Committee members spoke about the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court and their opposition or support for her confirmation. Following their statements committee members voted 13 to 6 to recommend confirmation by the Senate. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham was the only minority member to vote in favor of confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294632-1 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:01:48 GMT Richard Holbrooke testified about U.S. policy in Afghanistan, presenting an optimistic view of current diplomatic and military efforts while acknowledging several challenged facing U.S. officials including corruption and security threats. Several committee members expressed concern with the Obama administration's counterinsurgency strategy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294538-1 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:03:24 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its second day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. In the first round of questioning, senators were allotted 30 minutes each. Part 2 contained questions by Senators Kyl and Feingold. Senator Kyl asked Solicitor General Kagan about empathy, Justice Thurgood Marshall, and immigration law. Senator Feingold focused on campaign finance, executive power, gun control, and the Exxon Valdez case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-3 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:56:00 GMT In the first day of hearings on the appointment of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens, members and the nominee presented opening statements. Senators focused on her career, accomplishments, and academic background. Some members expressed concern at her lack of experience in the judiciary and practicing law, her decision to ban military recruiters from Harvard University during her tenure as dean of the Law School because of the Pentagon's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, and her political views. Senators in their statements also praised the life and career of Senator Robert Byrd, who died earlier that morning. They also offered condolences to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, whose husband also passed away that day. Part 1 of the hearing includes opening statements by Senators Leahy, Sessions, Kohl, Hatch, Feinstein, Grassley, Feingold, Kyl, Specter, Graham, Schumer, Cornyn, Durbin, Coburn, and Cardin. Opening statements continue on subsequent program parts. See 294263-3 to view the remainder of opening statements and the introduction and opening statement of the nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294263-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294263-2 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:29:42 GMT State and Treasury Department officials who will oversee U.N. sanctions and other economic efforts against Iran testified on U.S. policy toward the country following the sanctions. Among the issues they addressed were the effectiveness of international sanctions, the degree to which sanctions might impact the Iranian economy, and potential Iranian responses to the sanctions. Senator Kerry in his opening remarks addressed a controversy concerning comments made by General Stanley McChrystal and his staff in an upcoming [Rolling Stone] profile. Senator Kerry urged everyone to stay "cool and calm" and not let the comments interfere with the mission in Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294182-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294182-1 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:53:48 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on recent court decisions and liability caps, focusing on the Supreme Court's 2008 decision in [Exxon v. Baker], in which a 5-4 opinion by the Court reduced the amount of punitive damages a jury awarded to victims of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill by $2 billion. Witnesses focused on the April 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and proposed legislation to lift liability caps. In emotional testimony Christopher Jones displayed photos of his 28-year-old brother, Gordon, including one of an unfinished backyard fort his sibling had been building with his 2-year-old son. He referred to BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward's remark that he "would like my life back" and said, "Well, Mr. Hayward, I want my brother's life back." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293943-1 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:55:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293753-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293753-1 Thu, 27 May 2010 13:30:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293690-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293690-2 Tue, 25 May 2010 18:15:24 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen testified on the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) that will limit long-range nuclear weapons. Secretary Clinton announced a tentative agreement with Russia and China on sanctions against Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293565-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293565-1 Tue, 18 May 2010 14:04:47 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293361-1 Thu, 06 May 2010 13:30:23 GMT Members debated budget policy and offered amendments as the Senate Budget Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2011 budget resolution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293138-1 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:49:05 GMT Members debated budget policy and offered amendments as the Senate Budget Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2011 budget resolution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293106-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293106-1 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:28:41 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293108-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293108-1 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:30:11 GMT Attorney General Holder testified about Justice Department operations and other issues. Among the topics he addressed were trials for defendants in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, marijuana prosecutions, antitrust law, gang violence and health care fraud. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292992-1 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:17 GMT Senators debated and offered amendments to health care reform reconciliation legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292696-1 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:59:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292545-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292545-2 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:15:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292476-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292476-1 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:30:47 GMT Former President Bill Clinton and Bill Gates talked before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about improving health care in developing nations and about global health challenges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292461-1 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:47 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292348-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292348-1 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:30:35 GMT Secretary Hillary Clinton testified before the committee about the fiscal year 2011 State Department budget. She said the budget represented a $4.9 billion increase over 2010, of which $3.6 billion would go to diplomatic and development efforts in "frontline states" like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq. She also addressed possible sanctions against Iran, operations in Afghanistan, the Middle East peace process, and relations with Russia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292246-1 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:24:41 GMT Intelligence and law enforcement officials testified on threats to U.S. national security. Among the topics they addressed were recent terrorist arrests in the U.S., assessments of threats from overseas, and the Obama administration's cybersecurity policies. Several questions also focused on the arrest of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab for the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253 and the decision to try him in federal court rather than in a military tribunal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291858-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291858-1 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:52:53 GMT Doug Elmendorf testified on the budget and economic outlook for fiscal years 2011-20. In his testimony he said the pace of the U.S. economic recovery will be "slow in the next few years," and the unemployment rate will average 10 percent through the end of fiscal 2011, while the annual budget deficit will likely remain above $1 trillion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291701-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291701-1 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:00:53 GMT Witnesses testified on inter-agency communication, and effective use of anti-terrorism tools. Among the topics addressed were measures taken following the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253, on-going counterterrorism efforts, restructuring of intelligence gathering groups, and methods used to obtain phone records in terrorism investigations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291496-1 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:00:47 GMT Secretary Napolitano testified about the operations of the Department of Homeland Security. The hearing focused on a number of issues including immigration and border control, efforts to combat drug trafficking, and cyber-security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290553-1 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:22:47 GMT General David Petraeus, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and Deputy Secretary Jack Lew testified about the Obama administration's proposed strategy for the war in Afghanistan. The plan includes sending 30,000 additional U.S. troops to that country with a goal to begin a troop draw-down by July 2011. In his remarks General Petraeus said he expected more intense fighting in the coming spring and summer and said the Afghan government's expected moves to combat corruption would likely result in "greater turmoil within the government." He also cautioned against any premature judgement on sucess or failure of operations before December 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290548-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290548-4 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:06:29 GMT On day 10 of debate on health care reform, senators took up an amendment on drug importation and more debate on a motion to send the bill back to the Finance Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290547-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290547-1 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:30:35 GMT The Senate proceeded with debate on amendments to H.R. 3590, the health care bill. Yesterday, the Senate passed an amendment providing preventive health services for women and another guaranteeing Medicare benefits. Debate on the bill continued over the weekend. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290438-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290438-1 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:30:11 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen answered questions about the Obama administration plan to raise troop levels in Afghanistan as part of a revised strategy to disengage forces beginning in July 2011. They maintained that Afghanistan is central to the war on terror and national security interests. Several senators expressed concern that focusing on Afghanistan jeopardizes other national security interests. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290422-1 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:18:15 GMT The Senate Select Intelligence Committee held a confirmation hearing on pending nominations to intelligence posts in the Departments of State and Homeland Security. Among the topics they addressed were intelligence sharing among various federal agencies, needed structural reforms within the intelligence community, and efforts to improve the quality of intelligence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290346-1 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:33:05 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder testified at an oversight hearing. Among the topics addressed was the decision to try five Guantanamo Bay detainees in federal court in New York City, the shootings at Fort Hood, and cyber security. Several senators challenged Mr. Holder on his decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in federal court rather than by military commission, as well as his statement that the New York court would be the best venue to get a conviction. Part 1 of 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290084-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290084-1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:35:41 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290034-1 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:00:53 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289676-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289676-1 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:30:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289574-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289574-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:11 GMT The Senate Judiciary Administrative Oversight and The Courts Subcommittee held a hearing on proposed legislation to change current U.S. bankruptcy laws to reduce the number of people filing for bankruptcy because of medical debt. Rhode Island Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse, who chaired the hearing, talked about his bill, S. 1624 the Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2009 to address the issue. Witnesses Elizabeth Edwards and John Pottow supported the Senator's bill, while Aparna Mathur and Diana Furchtgott-Roth opposed it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289547-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289547-1 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:03:20 GMT David Gompert, President Obama's choice for Deputy Director of National Intelligence testified on a wide range of issues, including how he and the director of national intelligence would divide their workloads, over-classification of information, and plans to fix deficit of human intelligence in the U.S. arsenal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289432-1 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:51:11 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289238-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289238-1 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:30:35 GMT Witnesses testified about military and civilian operations in Afghanistan and possible strategies to brieng greater stability to the country. Among the topics they addressed were military personnel levels needed to support the operation, controlling narcotics trafficking, the level of threat posed by al-Qaida and the Taliban, and steps needed to strengthen the civilian government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288983-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:37:11 GMT FBI Director Robert Mueller testified about bureau operations and programs, including mortgage fraud investigations, the terror alert system, counterterrorism operations, health care and Medicare fraud, and the results of an inspector general's report. In his testimony he addressed recent news media reports about persistent feuding between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, despite repeated efforts by the Justice Department to settle the conflict. The reports found the conflicts have led agents to race each other to crime scenes, withhold information from each other, and refuse to train together. He also talked about efforts to resolve the problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288949-1 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:05:35 GMT U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill testified the current situation in Iraq and what is expected in the future for the country. Topics included the sustainability of the size of the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, the use of civilian contractors by the State Department, oil revenues, and the U.S. abiding by the agreed upon withdrawal timetable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288820-1 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:02:17 GMT Following oral arguments in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] litigants, attorneys, and advocates spoke to reporters outside the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288797-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288797-2 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:23:41 GMT Witness testified on how to best promote both peace and justice in Darfur and support implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). The CPA is a peace treaty between North and South Sudan until 2011, when the people of Southern Sudan are, under the terms of the CPA, to hold a referendum on the question of unity or separation. Topics of the hearing included the state of human rights, the current state of genocide, and the Government of South Sudan (GOSS). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288127-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288127-1 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:16:37 GMT Committee members spoke about the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court and their opposition or support for her confirmation. Following their statements committee members voted 13 to 6 to recommend confirmation by the Senate. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham was the only minority member to vote in favor of confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288082-1 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:01:53 GMT