http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/57895 James DeMint'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, 20 Jun 2013 09:52:24 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=57895&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/57895 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Senate Chaplain Barry Black talked about the role of religious liberty and political freedom in the founding of the United States, the conflict between religious and secular views of society, and ways to bridge the divide between the two philosophies. During questions from the audience members, topics included the role of military chaplains, the origins of prayer in Congress, and the influence of religion on democracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312424-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312424-1 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:01:31 GMT Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) gave his farewell address to the Senate. He was leaving the Senate to become the president of the Heritage Foundation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-7 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:42:31 GMT The Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate considered H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310045-1 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:31 GMT Governor Nikki Haley (R) announced the appointment U.S. Representative Tim Scott (R-SC) to succeed to the seat of U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC), who resigned from the Senate as of January 1, 2013, to become the president of the Heritage Foundation. Representative Scott would become the first black Republican senator from the South since Reconstruction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309989-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309989-1 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:11:23 GMT 1. S 3576, a bill, sponsored by Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, that would cut off aid to Pakistan, Libya, and Egypt. (subject to a 60-vote threshold) 2. S J Res 41, a resolution, sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, expressing the sense of Congress to urge "diplomatic and economic pressure" to deter Iran from developing a nuclear weapons program. 3. Cloture on H J Res 117 - the continuing resolution that would keep the federal gov't funded from Oct. 1 through March 27, 2013. (cloture requires 60 votes) 4. Passage of H J Res 117, the continuing resolution 5. Cloture on the motion to proceed to S 3525, a bill, sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester, D-MT, that cobbles together a slew of bills aimed at loosening restrictions and rules on outdoor sports, fishing and hunting activities (cloture requires 60 votes). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308332-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308332-2 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 03:30:39 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 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Robert Stephen Beecroft to become U.S. ambassador to Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were embassy security, Iranian use of Iraqi air space, and conflict in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308270-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308270-1 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:38:43 GMT Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-NC) spoke at the Values Voter Summit. They focused on keeping the conservative message alive and turnout efforts in the 2012 elections. Representative Cantor (R-VA) also who talked about the health care law, school choice and Israel as reasons to turn out to vote in November. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308198-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308198-4 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:41:09 GMT Witnesses testified on the effects of the Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 on the television marketplace and consumers twenty years after its passage. The Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 was enacted to promote program diversity, promote market competition, and protect local broadcasts from being marginalized. The hearing was focused on investigating why, even with the law, cable subscriptions continue to increase and cable companies are reporting record 30-40% profit margins. Committee members floated ideas for legislation that may increase cable companies' transparency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307216-1 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:35:21 GMT Three Republican senators spoke about their views on the role of government, the upcoming election,and efforts to rein in President Obama's legislative agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307149-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307149-3 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:01:56 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 Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke presented the Federal Reserve Board's semiannual report on monetary policy. In his testimony he said the two main sources of risk to the economy were the European Union debt crisis and impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307092-1 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:42:04 GMT Sen. James Inhofe, R-OK, that aims to overturn emissions requirements for mercury and other toxins that were issued by the EPA in December. At 11:30am, the Senate will take a roll call vote on the motion to proceed to S J Res 37, the Inhofe resolution of disapproval. After that vote, more votes on amendments to the Farm Bill http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306684-1 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:30:04 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306667-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306667-2 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:15:25 GMT Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave keynote speeches at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference. Other speakers included Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) and Faith and Freedom Coalition founder and chair Ralph Reed. Among the topics they addressed were religious liberty, government regulation, and the Obama administration record. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306595-1 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:39:01 GMT Military branch leaders testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for maritime travel and commerce. The treaty establishes a system for resolving disputes in international waters and recognizes sovereign rights over a country's continental shelf out to 200 nautical miles and beyond if the country can provide evidence to substantiate its claims. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306596-1 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:06:32 GMT Jamie Dimon testified on JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion trading loss on May 10, 2012, and business practices in the banking industry. Among the issues he addressed were the bank bailouts following the 2008 financial crisis, banking regulations, and risk management. He also warned of a looming "fiscal cliff" when tax cuts and automatic spending cuts hit simultaneously. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306501-1 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:58:35 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of the farm bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306545-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306545-2 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:15:11 GMT Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy. In addressing the rise in unemployment and slow job growth during May 2012, he said the causes were unclear and did not necessarily mean that recovery was stalling, and that overall the Federal Reserve is relatively optimistic about the country's economy. He also spoke at length in his opening statement about impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. He urged lawmakers to to "avoid unnecessarily impeding the current economic recovery." He answered questions from committee members about the fiscal health of European Union, actions the central bank might take to boost the economy, the housing market, and other subjects. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Joint Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306242-1 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:33 GMT Secretaries Clinton and Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for under- and over-sea travel and commerce. The U.S. is the only major country that has not ratified the treaty. The witnesses argued in favor in favor of the U.S. signing the agreement for reasons that included national security, job creation, oil exploration, and countering China's influence in Asia. Senators who argued against the treaty cited loss of sovereignty, imposition of an international tax, and the allowance of foreign nations to regulate U.S. energy emissions as the basis for their disapproval. Secretary Clinton in her opening statement said that opposition to the treaty is based on "ideology and mythology." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306163-1 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:03:24 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave the keynote address at the South Carolina Republican Party's annual Silver Elephant fundraising dinner. He called President Obama one of the most divisive Presidents in years and talked about the importance of the coming election. He also warned about the consequences of America losing by straying from the morals and principles of its founding documents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306090-1 Sat, 19 May 2012 23:56:43 GMT Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Topics included the upcoming broadband spectrum auction, network neutrality, and reforming the universal service fund. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306042-1 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:27:23 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter proceeded to consideration of H.R. 2072, the Export-Import Bank reauthorization bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306018-1 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:23 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305895-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305895-2 Tue, 08 May 2012 18:14:59 GMT The Senate continued consideration of the Violence Against Women reauthorization and the postal service bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305652-1 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:30:12 GMT Witnesses testified about the impact of accessing video content online and via mobile devices on consumers, technology, and business http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305626-1 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:02:08 GMT Congressional leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions about wasteful government spending programs. The news conference coincided with the release of the Congressional 2012 "Pig Book," reported areports a "record low" of only 152 earmarks, a 98.3% decrease from the 9,129 earmarks in fiscal year 2010. The annual report revealed that although earmarks have dropped drastically, numerous pet projects had still found their ways into appropriation bills, despite the moratorium on earmarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305501-1 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:02:14 GMT The Senate continued work on S. 2204, a bill to roll back oil and gas industry tax breaks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305125-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305125-2 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:44:21 GMT The Senate resumed consideration of S.1813, the surface transportation bill http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304882-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304882-2 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:15:08 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of S.1813, the surface transportation bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304882-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304882-1 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:59:53 GMT Ben Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook for the year and the future of economic growth. In his remarks he said that the domestic economy would grow modestly despite higher oil prices and turbulence in Europe. He also said that Congress should aim to reduce the deficit over the next 10 to 15 years to reach a point where revenues cover all costs except interest payments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304684-1 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:52:12 GMT Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on her department's fiscal year 2013 budget request. She answered questions on Russia entering the World Trade Organization, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Afghanistan, and Iran. She talked about the sanctions against Iran and the possible effects of hose sanctions on oil prices. She also addressed U.S. military troop withdrawal from Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304612-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304612-1 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:58:47 GMT The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of S 2038, the STOCK Act, with senators continuing to come to the floor to offer their amendments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304148-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304148-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:30:29 GMT Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) talked about his plan to cut congressional spending, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed current issues before Congress regarding spending. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304093-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304093-4 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:33:52 GMT Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) called for an expansion of what the Tea Party has initiated. He argued that curbing federal spending and getting debt under control is crucial if the U.S. is to avoid a complete financial collapse. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304042-1 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:00:46 GMT Senators debated S, 2038, The STOCK Act, which would prohibit stock trading by members of Congress and aides using information gained through the course of their duties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304045-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304045-2 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:15:29 GMT The Senate convened with a period of morning business and thereafter, proceeded to concurrent consideration of S.J.Res.10 and S.J.Res.24, joint resolutions proposing balanced budget amendments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303159-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303159-2 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:15:18 GMT The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. *At 4:30pm, the Senate will proceed to executive session in order to consider the following nominations: -Norman L. Eisen, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Czech Republic, and -Mari Carmen Aponte, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador. *At 5:30pm on Monday, the Senate will take a cloture vote on the above nominations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303129-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303129-1 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:00:12 GMT The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to consider the nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Varadaraj Pai to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302924-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302924-1 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:38:12 GMT The Senate convened for one hour of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of H.R. 2354, the Energy and Water spending bill for fiscal year 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302723-1 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:00:24 GMT The Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, it began consideration of the motion to proceed to S.J.Res.27, a joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302614-1 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:30:24 GMT Senate Republicans spoke to reporters and answered questions about their jobs legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302071-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302071-1 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:00:52 GMT Back in on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 10:00am for one hour of morning business. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S 1619, the China currency bill. *ML Reid filed cloture on S 1619 tonight. If no agreement is reached, the cloture vote will occur on Thursday. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301906-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301906-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:01:30 GMT Ben Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook. Among his comments he said the economic recovery was close to faltering. He said the Federal Reserve was prepared to take additional steps to help, and urged Congress to act as well. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Joint Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301883-1 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:46:42 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301699-1 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:30:30 GMT Witnesses testified about the impact of the public debt on the U.S. economy. They focused on the challenges of creating jobs in a harsh economic environment and disagreed on the route the White House should take to lower the federal debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301649-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Joint Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301649-1 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:02:54 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301650-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301650-1 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a nomination hearing for Wendy Sherman to be Department of State undersecretary for political affairs. Among the issues she addressed were the Obama administration's commitment to blocking a U.N. vote on Palestinian statehood, the difficulties of North Korea negotiations, and the U.S. mission in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301407-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301407-1 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:04:24 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300832-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300832-2 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:30:36 GMT