http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/27026 Roscoe Bartlett'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) Thu, 23 May 2013 22:02:46 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=27026&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/27026 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} At about 12:30 p.m., the House began debate on the rule for the defense authorization conference report. At about 1:30 p.m, the House began debate on the rule for the two Plan B-related measures. At about 2:30 p.m. the House took its first series of roll call votes on the two rules. At about 3:30 p.m. the House debated the defense authorization conference report. At about 4:40 p.m. the House debated HR 6684, the sequester/spending reduction bill. At about 6:30 p.m., the House took its second series of roll call votes of the day: final adoption of the defense authorization conference report, and possible motion to recommit, and final passage of HR 6684, the sequester/spending reduction bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310044-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310044-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:00:08 GMT The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310022-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310022-2 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:00:49 GMT Candidates for Maryland's 6th Congressional District Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R), and challengers John Delaney (D) and Nick Mueller (L) debated campaign issues including the deficit, government spending, immigration, redistricting, and Medicare in their second of six debates. This round robin, question and answer debate was hosted by the League of Women Voters, WHAG-TV and Hagerstown Community College at the Kepler Theater on the campus of Hagerstown Community College. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308843-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308843-1 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:10:48 GMT Officials testified about automatic budget cuts scheduled for January 2013, known as sequestration. They focused on planning for sequestration, likely impact of the budget cuts on military preparedness and morale, programs likely to be affected most, and the need for quick resolution of the problem if Congress were to act to prevent sequestration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308288-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308288-1 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:15:59 GMT Witnesses testified on the problem of pilots becoming dizzy from oxygen deprivation while flying the Air Force supersonic F-22 Raptor aircraft. They talked about reports and consequences of respiratory and neurological problems experienced by pilots. They also talked about the results of a study by an independent review team from NASA which supported the Air Force's conclusions. The subcommittee debated whether the jet was suitable to fly, while witnesses, including Major General Charles Lyon, insisted that the $350 million jet was safe. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308154-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308154-1 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:44:17 GMT Jeffrey Zients and Ashton Carter testified on the effects of automatic budget cuts on Defense Department and other government programs. The cuts, also known as sequestration, were part of the 2011 debt ceiling agreement and were scheduled for January 2013 unless Congress passed $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. Among the programs discussed were base support services for military families and veterans, funding for civilian investments, training for troops in Afghanistan, the Federal Aviation Administration, food and workplace safety inspections, and the National Weather Service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307342-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307342-1 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:04:18 GMT Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Secretary of Veteran Affairs Eric Shinseki discussed ways to more effectively reintroduce those in the armed forces back into civilian life. The joint committee hearing was called to elaborate on the highest level of suicide from members of the armed forces in more than a decade, on average one per day. Topics included improvement of psychological tests, veteran unemployment, increased interaction with veterans, and better communication between the Departments of Defense and Veteran Affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307243-1 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:01:32 GMT Defense industry executives testified on the possible effects on the private sector of sequestration, automatic across-the-board budget cuts Congress enacted as part of the August 2011 agreement to raise the debt ceiling. They warned of dire economic consequences, such as job losses and layoffs, if sequestration were allowed to be implemented. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307131-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:33:34 GMT Begin Consideration of H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) The rule provides for two hours of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Rep. Hastings Manager's (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Polis Amdmt Reps. Terry/Mack Amdmt Rep. Quigley Amdmt Rep. David McKinley Amdmts 1,2 Rep. Waxman Amdmt Rep. Connolly Amdmt Rep. Green Amdmt Rep. Terry Amdmt Rep. Rush Amdmt Rep. Holt Amdmt Rep. Lewis Amdmt Rep. Amodei Amdmt Rep. Markey Amdmt Rep. Landry Amdmt Rep. Rigell Amdmt Rep. Holt Amdmt Reps. Wittman/RigellAmdmt Reps. Westmoreland/Braley Amdmt Rep. Bass Amdmt 1,2 Rep. Capps Amdmt Rep. Hanabusa Amdmt Rep. Speier Amdmt Reps. DeLauro/Markey/Frank Amdmt Rep. Jackson Lee Amdmt House Amendment to S. 3187 - Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4348 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306683-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306683-2 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:00:02 GMT Defense Authorization http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306033-1 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:01:22 GMT Legislative business: Amendments to Defense Authorization http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306023-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306023-2 Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:23 GMT Legislative Business One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.R. 4970 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate H.R. 5740 - To extend the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) Begin Consideration of H.R. 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (General Debate Rule, One Hour of Debate) Postponed Votes on Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 4119 - Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 2) H.R. 2621 - Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act 3) H.R. 2745 - To amend the Mesquite Lands Act of 1986 to facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan for the Virgin River in Clark County, Nevada, as amended 4) H.Res. 568 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability, as amended http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306022-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306022-2 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:12 GMT The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national security programs, and $88 billion for overseas contingency operations. Among the topics they addressed were the detainee situation at Guantánamo Bay, U.S. relations with Pakistan and Iran, funding for missile defense, the impact of automatic defense cuts, and the acquisition of weapons. This was the second of four parts of the day-long hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-2 Wed, 09 May 2012 18:52:27 GMT The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national security programs, and $88 billion for overseas contingency operations. Among the topics they addressed were the detainee situation at Guantánamo Bay, U.S. relations with Pakistan and Iran, funding for missile defense, the impact of automatic defense cuts, and the acquisition of weapons. This was the first of four parts of the day-long hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305906-1 Wed, 09 May 2012 14:03:19 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305884-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305884-2 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:01:29 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305538-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305538-2 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:00:34 GMT On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.R. 4348 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. John Mica / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee / Ways and Means Committee / Natural Resources Committee / Science, Space, and Technology Committee / Energy and Commerce Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Rep. Charles Boustany Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Reid Ribble Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. David McKinley Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Postponed Vote on H.R. 2453 - Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, as amended (Suspension) (Sponsored by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer / Financial Services Committee) Special Order Speeches http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305517-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305517-2 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:02:00 GMT Witnesses testified on Korean peninsula security, specifically the issue of whether or not a satellite North Korea plans to launch in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War is a cover for a long-range missile test. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305161-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305161-1 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:30:46 GMT General John Allen and Undersecretary James Miller testified on operations in Afghanistan. Among the topics they addressed were the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country by 2014, as well as the killing of Afghan civilians by an American soldier. General Allen said the mission in Afghanistan was on-track, and expressed confidence in the 2014 withdrawal deadline, saying he had seen no indication from the Obama administration of a push to speed up the withdrawal. He downplayed Afghan President Hamid Karzai's recent call for foreign troops to withdraw to their bases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304961-1 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:00:28 GMT General Ray Odierno and John McHugh testified on the fiscal year 2013 Army budget request. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304483-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304483-1 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:01:40 GMT Conference Report on H.R. 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (Conference Report Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Dave Camp / Ways and Means Committee / Energy and Commerce Committee / Financial Services Committee / Foreign Affairs Committee / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee / Agriculture Committee / Oversight and Government Reform Committee / House Administration Committee / Budget Committee / Natural Resources Committee / Rules Committee / Permanent Select Intelligence Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304481-1 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:02:13 GMT House Amendment to S. 2038 - STOCK Act (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) Postponed Vote on Democratic Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304334-1 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:48 GMT Complete Consideration of H.R. 1734 - Civilian Property Realignment Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Denham / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee / Oversight and Government Reform Committee / Rules Committee) H.R. 3581 - Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2011 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Scott Garrett / Budget Committee / Oversight and Government Reform Committee / Ways and Means Committee) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304269-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304269-2 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:30 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304017-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304017-101 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:30:41 GMT Elected officials, clergy, and activists held their annual March for Life rally on the National Mall marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in [Roe v. Wade]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303831-1 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:35:23 GMT Conference Report on H.R. 1540 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Conference Report Rule, One Hour of Debate) Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 2719 2) H.R. 443 3) H.R. 1466 4) S. 278 2) H.R. 1264 3) H.R. 3421 - Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act 4) H.R. 886 - United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act 5) H.R. 1905 - Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2011 6) H.R. 2105 - Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act of 2011 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303193-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303193-2 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:06 GMT 9a One Minute Speeches (5 per side) H.R. 3010 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Rep. Gwen Moore Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Pete Olson Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #3 (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #2 (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Gerald Connolly Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Jerrold Nadler Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #11 (10 minutes of debate) Possible Consideration of H.J.Res. 91 - To provide for the resolution of the outstanding issues in the current railway labor-management dispute (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302971-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302971-1 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:01:00 GMT During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302933-1 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:03:35 GMT The Joint Chiefs of Staff representing the four major military services appeared before the House Armed Services Committee to speak against additional defense cuts or sequestration. They said such action would hurt national security and could cost lives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302457-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302457-1 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:32:24 GMT Witnesses testified on lessons learned by the Department of Defense over the preceding decade, and gave a comprehensive assessment of how those lessons might be applied in the future in light of anticipated reductions in defense spending. This was General Dempsey's first appearance as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302046-1 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:00:18 GMT Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) and others talked about the threat of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) to the U.S. infrastructure. An EMP, produced by detonating human-made devices or by powerful solar storms, can disrupt and destroy electrical systems, including the U.S. power grid. Panelists warned of an aftermath similar to "Hurricane Katrina" of an EMP event, predicting that as many as two-thirds of Americans could die from starvation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301046-1 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:06:42 GMT NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spoke about human space flight one week before the scheduled launch of the final Space Shuttle mission. In his remarks he vowed that the U.S. would not lose its strategic position in the field, as some critics had suggested. He detailed plans to rely on private contractors to transport cargo and humans to the International Space Station. He also talked about deep space travel and a planned mission to an asteroid in 2025 using the MPCV (multi-purpose crew vehicle). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300439-1 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:03:18 GMT Michelle Flournoy and Admiral Mike Mullen testified about President Obama's Afghanistan troop reduction plan. Admiral Mullen said he supported the president's plan to reduce U.S. troops in Afghanistan, but that the "president's decisions are more aggressive and incur more risk than I was originally prepared to accept." He later added "if the strategy if it's not working in a year or two, it needs to be reassessed" and that "we're now paying the price for walking away in 1989" from Pakistan and Afghanistan. The president's plan called for 10,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan to return home by the end of the year and a total of 33,000 troops by the end of the next summer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300192-1 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:46:48 GMT Members debated changes to patent and trademark Law. Vote number 484 was vitiated and replaced by vote 485. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300142-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300142-2 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT Finalists from the 2011 ExploraVision contest appeared at a hearing on science, technology, engineering, and math education. ExploraVision is a science competition in which teams of students research a particular technology and predict uses for that technology in the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300075-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300075-1 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:01:54 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300079-1 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:00:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300024-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300024-2 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:01:06 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299769-1 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:02:07 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299665-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299665-2 Tue, 24 May 2011 16:47:30 GMT The House Armed Services Committee met to consider a measure authorizing Defense Department programs and policies for fiscal year 2012. Among the issues debated were the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, continued funding for a second engine for the new Joint Strike Fighter, and modernization of the nation's nuclear weapons systems. Part 3 begins already in progress. Part 2 can be viewed on product ID 299451-101. There are approximately 40 seconds of overlap between Part 2 and 3. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299451-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299451-2 Wed, 11 May 2011 19:34:48 GMT The House Armed Services Committee met to consider a measure authorizing Defense Department programs and policies for fiscal year 2012. Among the issues debated were the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, continued funding for a second engine for the new Joint Strike Fighter, and modernization of the nation's nuclear weapons systems. Part 1 of 4 parts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299451-1 Wed, 11 May 2011 14:05:12 GMT The U.S. commanders in charge of military logistics and operations in Africa testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the president's 2012 budget request. Among the topics they addressed were U.S. military operations in support of the NATO mission in Libya and logistical challenges faced in Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298846-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298846-1 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:11:30 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen spoke about the scope and extent of U.S. involvement in military action against the forces of Moammar Qadhafi in Libya. Secretary Gates in his testimony stated that the U.S. would put "no boots on the ground" in Libya. Other topics included the War Powers Act, the arming of rebels, costs to the conflict, and Obama administration consultations with Congress ahead of the mission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298771-1 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:25:06 GMT Three top military commanders testified about their program requests in the 2012 budget. They said drug trafficking had made the border regions of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador the most dangerous part of the world outside of a war zone. They also talked about the U.S. role in NATO's military operations against Qadhafi forces in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298756-1 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:38:48 GMT Journalists Megan Scully and Missy Ryan talked about the ongoing U.S. and NATO military mission in Libya, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included command and control, weapons being used, and the cost of the military campaign to American taxpayers. Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) spoke by phone about his belief that President Obama should have consulted Congress before taking action in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298666-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298666-3 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:37:04 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298463-1 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:00:48 GMT General Petraeus and Michelle Flournoy testified on U.S. military and diplomatic operations in Afghanistan. In their remarks they said that gains made by the Taliban in recent years have been halted or reversed, but cautioned that the situation in the country remained fragile. The general also reiterated his support for the Obama administration's July 2011 date for beginning the withdrawal of U.S. troops, but said he has not decided on the level of reductions yet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298532-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298532-1 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:05:24 GMT The commanders of U.S. Central Command and Special Operations testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the proposed fiscal year 2012 budget for military operation of the Department of Defense. In their testimony they also touched on issues such as unrest across North Africa and the Middle East, Pakistan-U.S. relations, Afghan security forces, and an airlift operation for refugees fleeing Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298309-1 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:49:42 GMT The House continued consideration of fiscal year 2011 spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298100-1 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:01:00 GMT Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen testified on the Defense Department's fiscal year 2012 budget proposal. Secretary Gates cautioned against making deeper spending cuts than already proposed. Other topics included aid to Egypt, troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq, and a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the Pentagon by 17 female veterans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298035-1 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:45:06 GMT