http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/5 Lamar Alexander'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 10:16:44 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=5&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/5 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond 10:30 a.m.), Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312916-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312916-1 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:29:39 GMT The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a nominations hearing for five National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) members, including Mark Gaston Pearce for NLRB chair. Much of the hearing related to the constitutionality of President Obama's recessa ppointment of three of the nominees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312797-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:23:59 GMT In an executive session, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to confirm the nomination of Thomas Perez to become secretary of the Department of Labor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312782-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312782-1 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:35 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312679-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312679-1 Mon, 13 May 2013 17:59:23 GMT Interior Department officials testified on their department's fiscal year 2014 budget request and answered questions regarding activities under their jurisdiction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312597-1 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:53 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed debate on the Internet sales tax bill, S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312405-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312405-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 17:59:57 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of S 743, the Marketplace Fairness Act, the Internet sales tax bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312369-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312369-2 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:32:03 GMT The Senate debated S. 743, Marketplace Fairness Act, for the collection of state sales taxes from online retailers. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be a U.S. circuit judge for the Eighth Circuit and Sylvia Matthews Burwell, of West Virginia, to be director of the Office of Management and Budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312352-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312352-1 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:29:56 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-2 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:15:34 GMT After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond one hour), Senate will continue consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 743, Marketplace Fairness Act, post-cloture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312329-1 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:00:36 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then proceeded to S.743, the Marketplace Fairness Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312268-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:00:22 GMT Senate will continue consideration of S. 649, Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act, with votes on or in relation to Barrasso Amendment No. 717 and Harkin Amendment No. 730 at approximately 12 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312231-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312231-1 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:10 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312231-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312231-3 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:00:36 GMT The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Ernest Moniz to be the secretary of the Department of Energy. He was introduced by former Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and former National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft. Many senators asked questions about Environmental Protection Agency policy. Other topics included nuclear fuel and waste, reducing carbon emissions, carbon capture, renewable energy, and hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311962-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:12:04 GMT The U.S. Senate convenes to resume consideration of S Con Res 8, the budget resolution for fiscal 2014, offered by Budget Committee Chairman Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311684-1 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:00:16 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of S. Con. Res, 8, the Budget Resolution for fiscal 2014 offered by Budget Committee Chair Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311654-1 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:00:05 GMT John Morton testified about the release of more than 2,000 illegal immigrants from detention centers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311583-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311583-1 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:11:01 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311331-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311331-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:16:06 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then began consideration of S.R. 64, a resolution authorizing committees in the 113th Congress to begin doing its work. At about 12:15pm, the Senate took a roll call vote on the Paul amendment, which proposes to strike funding authority to the National Security Working Group. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311331-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:00:08 GMT The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S.388, the American Family Economic Protection Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311248-1 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:00:10 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. The Senate also confirmed the nomination of Jack Lew as secretary of the treasury on a vote of 71 to 26. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311220-1 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:00:14 GMT Obama administration cabinet officials testified on the impact of sequestration on their departments. Some of the services that would be cut included Agriculture Department inspections, airport customs, special education programs, and Transportation Security Administration agents. Secretary Donovan said that veterans receiving housing assistance would be displaced. Secretary Napolitano said that maintaining national security would be huge problem. Travelers passing through customs would face longer wait times. Mr. Werfel said that food inspections would be cut, leading to greater economic pressures and rising food prices. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310989-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310989-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:02:49 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. Members did not pass a measure to invoke cloture on debate of former Senator Chuck Hagel's nomination as secretary of defense. The 58 to 40 vote did not meet the 60 vote requirement to invoke cloture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311006-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311006-1 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:00:48 GMT Secretary Arne Duncan and state education officials testified on the reforms implemented under "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) state flexibility waivers. Kentucky Education Commissioner Holliday also said that the automatic sequestration spending cuts would deeply affect his state's schools, students, and teachers through loss of jobs and services. NCLB was an education program passed during the George W. Bush administration. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310877-1 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:02:35 GMT Retirement specialists testified on the state of workers' retirement funds. According to a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee study, the difference between what Americans had saved for retirement and what they should have was $6.6 trillion, and half the population had under $10,000 in savings. Committee Chair Harkin spoke about his proposal for a privately retirement plan that would make it easier for employers to offer retirement plans without additional risk. Witnesses recommended automatic enrollments in work-based plans and increased contributions, especially as people age. Other topics included simplifying the system and financial literacy education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310711-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310711-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:03:45 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) gave his farewell address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310699-1 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:29:58 GMT The Senate passed a bill for relief for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310617-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310617-1 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:00:27 GMT Federal, state, and local mental health officials testified on weaknesses in the mental health care system, with a focus on relationships between mental health and gun violence in the wake of the December 2012 shootings at a Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school. The hearing examined the mental health system and barriers to providing mental health care. In the first panel, administrators talked about changes in the health care system. Pamela Hyde said that the U.S. mental health system has huge gaps in services that prevent people with mental illnesses from receiving treatment. In the second panel mental health practitioners gave examples of community situations. Topics included the stigma associated with mental health and the importance of employment and peer support, and that that mental Illness is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Panelists also highlighted how current funds could be better spent better and obstacles to getting mental health services to those in need. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310584-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310584-1 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:52:00 GMT The Senate re-convened from recess to continue as if the first legislative day of the session. Members voted on Senate rules and use of the filibuster. The Senate adjourned for the first time in the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310591-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310591-2 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:01:50 GMT The Senate re-convened from recess to continue as if the first legislative day of the session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310558-1 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:30:03 GMT President Obama addressed the nation following his swearing-in during the public inauguration ceremony for his second term on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. In his remarks he stressed national unity and called on lawmakers cooperate with one another to confront issues such as climate change, job creation, civil rights, and budget issues, saying "We cannot mistake absolutism for principle, or substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate." The ceremony also included the musical performances, a poetry reading, the oaths of office for president and vice president. Because the official inaugural day of January 20 was on a Sunday, the president was officially sworn into office in a private ceremony at the White House the previous day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310337-2 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:19:15 GMT President Obama and Vice President Biden attended a luncheon in the U.S. Capitol following their swearing-in ceremony. As the official party departed the luncheon, they stopped briefly at a statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310527-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310527-1 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:22:24 GMT In a joint session of Congress certificates were verified and electoral votes for president and vice president were counted from each state. President Obama received 332 votes, and Mitt Romney received 206. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Joint Session of Congress http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310219-1 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:05:45 GMT The Senate convened on the opening day of the 113th Congress. Vice President Biden administered the Oath of Office to newly elected and re-elected senators in the Well of the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310187-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310187-1 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:00:23 GMT Tennessee Republican Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander spoke to reporters about "fiscal cliff" impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. Senator Alexander predicted that congressional leaders and President Obama would find a compromise over the weekend. Senator Corker among his comments said the real fiscal cliff was Medicare. He talked about his bill to reduce Medicare spending by $1 trillion as part of a larger budget deal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310123-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310123-1 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:26:11 GMT The Senate convened and began consideration of H.R. 5949, the FISA bill. Brian Schatz (D-HI) was sworn in as the replacement for Senator Daniel Inouye, who died on December 17, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310102-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310102-1 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:00:06 GMT Senators paid tribute to Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who died the previous day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-8 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:39:00 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. Vice President Joe Biden swore in Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) as president pro tempore of the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310000-1 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:01:03 GMT The U.S. Senate convened for a legislative session and therafter resumed consideration of S.3637, the TAG extension legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309935-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309935-1 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:30:42 GMT Senators Chuck Schumer and Lamar Alexander gave an update on Inaugural planning. They spoke from the inaugural ceremony platform at the West Front of the Capitol where public ceremonies would be held Monday, January 21, 2013. Steve Kerrigan spoke about the private swearing-in on Sunday, January 20, 2013.. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309879-1 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:03:12 GMT At 2:15p.m. senators voted to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S 3637. The Senate confirmed the nomination John E. Dowdell, of Oklahoma, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309888-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309888-2 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:16:30 GMT Business, political, and retired military leaders talked about the report they were releasing, "National Strategy for Energy Security: Harnessing American Resources and Innovation." The report from Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE) made long-term policy recommendations for energy security. They agreed that oil dependence was the greatest threat to U.S. economic prosperity, national security, and fiscal stability. In the SAFE report, the writers of the report suggested maximizing oil and gas production, reducing consumption and improving conservation, which could boost revenue and reduce debt. This event took place in the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309743-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309743-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:01:41 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of S. 3254, the defense authorization bill. At 5 p.m. the Senate met in executive session to consider the nomination of Paul William Grimm to be a U.S. District Court Judge for the district of Maryland. At 5:30 .m., the Senate took a pair of roll call votes in the following order: * Confirmation of the Grimm nomination; * Cloture on S 3254, the defense authorization bill http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309736-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309736-1 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:59:54 GMT The Senate continued work on the Sportsmans' Bill and then on a bill setting Defense Department programs and policies for the next year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309466-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309466-1 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:00:12 GMT Senate Republicans spoke on the chamber floor about the leadership of Senate Democrats and President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-4 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:11:45 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308299-1 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:30:05 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307352-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307352-2 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:15:13 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307225-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:00:02 GMT College and university executives testified on tuition cost control methods used at their institutions. Some of their recommendations included financial aid literacy counseling programs, redesign projects for courses, funding for the early Pell Grant commitment demonstration program, and access to online courses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307144-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:35:33 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307128-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307128-1 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:30:27 GMT