http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/6736 Frederick Boucher'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 17:39:43 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=6736&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/6736 136 488 Head shot of {$person->name} The House voted to repeal the "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy by a 250-175 vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297093-1 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:03:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295720-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:06:36 GMT Representatives Rick Boucher and Cliff Stearns talked about the collection and disclosure of personal information gained by using the Internet. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295629-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295629-1 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:33:18 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293468-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293468-1 Wed, 12 May 2010 14:00:59 GMT Witnesses testified about delivery systems for digital and high definition television signals, as well as provisions of the Federal Communications Commission's proposed National Broadband Plan. They focused on the use of set-top boxes and other mobile or computing devices, noting disparities in the market for the different types of devices. The proposed plan would open markets and encourage innovation in the manufacturing of set-top boxes to increase availability of broadband to more Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293246-1 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:17:53 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293107-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293107-1 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:00:29 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292986-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292986-1 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:03:53 GMT Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Julius Genachowski and other FCC members testified an an oversight hearing of the commission. The focused on proposals to expand broadband access and economic stimulus programs to broaden use of information technology and the Internet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292722-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:22:59 GMT Representatives Rick Boucher and Cliff Stearns talked about the release of the Federal Communication Commission's National Broadband plan. Both serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Technology Subcommittee. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292602-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292602-1 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:00:41 GMT Witnesses testified about the potential impact on the media marketplace of the proposed joint venture agreement between Comcast and NBC Universal. Among the issues they addressed were competition in the media marketplace, possible innovations which could result from the merger, the impact on local affiliates, and the affect on consumers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291928-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291928-2 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:24:45 GMT The subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet held a hearing titled, "An Examination of the Proposed Combination of Comcast and NBC Universal." The hearing explored the potential impact on the media marketplace of the proposed joint venture agreement between Comcast and NBC Universal. This portion contains committee members' opening statements and no witness statements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291928-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291928-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:32:41 GMT Representative Rick Boucher and Brian Roberts spoke at a conference on the state of the Internet. Among the topics they addressed were the state of telecommunications, commerce, business innovation, government regulation, and other issues such as free speech and privacy. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291685-1 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:30:11 GMT Witnesses testified about the use, regulation, and disposition of broadband spectrum for broadcasting and use by wireless technology platforms. Among the issues they addressed were consumer demand for personal wireless communications devices, business demand for spectrum to incorporate newly developed applications, and licensing of broadband spectrum by the Federal Communications Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290704-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290704-1 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:58:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290694-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290694-101 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:59:54 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290381-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290381-101 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:16:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289678-1 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:01:25 GMT Representatives Rick Boucher and Cliff Stearns reacted to a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to begin the process of proposing new rules that, if approved, would affect the way information travels over the internet. The show featured clips of FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and Senior Republican Commissioner Robert McDowell, and interviews with the Chairman and Ranking member of the House Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289620-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289620-1 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:33:53 GMT Witnesses testified at an oversight hearing on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Chairman Genachowski outlined plan to make permanent network neutrality rules that would prevent telecommunication providers from restricting or channeling access to certain Internet sites and prevent discrimination against the type of data flowing through the networks, such as free Internet phone services or file-sharing technology for movies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288989-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288989-1 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:09:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287303-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287303-1 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:03:28 GMT Representative Rick Boucher talked about the energy/climate bill that House leaders plan to take to the House floor on Friday, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. The bill centers around a "cap-and-trade" program that aims to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and heat-trapping gases to ease global warming. Rep. Boucher is on one of the two committees that has produced the bill. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287281-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287281-3 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:31:25 GMT Witnesses testified about online advertising and privacy issues. They focused on "behavioral online advertising", or advertising that follows users web browsing history with the intention of tailoring advertisements to that user. They talked about the role of federal legislation in protecting the privacy of users. Representative Rush's name is misspelled at the beginning of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287116-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287116-1 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:48:05 GMT The House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286502-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286502-102 Thu, 21 May 2009 18:03:23 GMT The House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286484-104 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286484-104 Thu, 21 May 2009 00:23:30 GMT Representative Rick Boucher, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, talked about markup of the energy/climate bill, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. He is a moderate Democrat who worked with Chairman Henry Waxman on a compromise bill that is expected to satisfy many committee moderates and the coal-burning utilities in his region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286480-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286480-3 Wed, 20 May 2009 11:35:14 GMT House Democrats spoke to the press about energy policy and proposals to cut greenhouse gas emissions, cap-and-trade policy, and other regulatory measures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286355-1 Fri, 15 May 2009 00:01:35 GMT Representative Boucher spoke about cable television and the telecommunications industry. In his remarks he talked about proposed legislative measures affecting the industry, intellectual property issues, technological innovation, and consumer issues. "The Cable Show '09" was held at the Washington Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285201-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285201-1 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:33:25 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284983-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284983-101 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:59:33 GMT Representative Rick Boucher talked about his agenda for the Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee since becoming its chairman at the start of the 111th Congress. Topics included how broadband provisions in the economic stimulus package could be used and what Congress must do before June 12, 2009, to prepare consumers for the transition to digital television. David Hatch was a guest host. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284046-1 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:31:49 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283835-1 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:00:37 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283667-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283667-101 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:01:01 GMT The Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on protecting the electric power grid from cybersecurity intrusions into computers controlling the electric system. Topics included the draft of a bill to provide a limited extension of federal authority to adopt protections and respond to cybersecurity emergencies affecting the bulk power system. Representative Jim Langevin was the first witness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281056-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281056-1 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:36:38 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280131-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280131-101 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:02:32 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206322-1 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:01:02 GMT A hearing was held to examine the universal service programs designed to provide a baseline level of affordable voice telecommunications service to everyone in the United States in light of the rise of Internet-based broadband communications technologies and the changing marketplace. Under the 1996 Telecommunications Act the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) administers four federal universal service programs: High Cost, Low Income, Schools and Libraries, and Rural Health Care. Topics included criteria for recipients of support, amount of support, types of support, providers of supported services, and its administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206153-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206153-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:53:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205929-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205929-1 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:20 GMT Representative Rick Boucher, a member of the Telecommunications and the Internet Subcommittee, spoke about the federally mandated switch to digital broadcast television. He talked about how Congress should handle unforeseen circumstances in the transition to digital television and what legislators should do to bring broadband access to more of the United States. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205859-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205859-1 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:33:49 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203655-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203655-1 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:01:44 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203069-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203069-2 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:00:07 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202798-1 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:01:00 GMT New FCC chairman Kevin Martin testified about his proposal to relax media ownership rules. The other four FCC commissioners and heads of various media groups testified about the plan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202772-1 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:38:43 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202365-1 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:00:12 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201691-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201691-2 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:01:14 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201551-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201551-2 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:00:08 GMT A hearing was held on the future of telecommunications competition. The witnesses addressed the issues of forbearance, special access, municipal broadband and copper retirement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201314-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201314-1 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 07:56:47 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200301-1 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 13:01:14 GMT Witnesses testified about the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007. The act included procedures through which disclosure of confidential information from a journalist or a communication service provider may be compelled. They talked about proposals for federal shield laws, source confidentiality, recent investigations into reports activities and actions by government personnel, free speech concerns, and possible exceptions for national security cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199098-1 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:35:59 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198608-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198608-1 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:01:45 GMT Ms. Goodling testified about her knowledge of plans to dismiss several U.S. attorneys at the Justice Department, the role the White House might have played in the decision, and her duties at the department. After invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination, she testified under a grant of immunity that she has sometimes "crossed the line" in asking about political affiliations when interviewing and hiring assistant U.S. attorneys and that she was not directly involved in the final decisions on dismissals. She also talked about conversations and meetings with both Assistant Attorney General McNulty and Attorney General Gonzales on the matter and their previous testimony before congressional committees. Her testimony was sometimes interrupted by points of order and parliamentary inquiry made by Republican members who generally objected to the conduct of the hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198243-1 Fri, 25 May 2007 18:15:25 GMT Attorney General Gonzales testified about the firing of several U.S. attorneys and Justice Department decision making procedures related to the dismissals, as well as other departmental programs at an oversight hearing on the Justice Department. Members' questions focused on the decision to dismiss the attorneys, possible influence by the White House in the process, and the attorney general's reluctance to specify how a list of U.S. attorneys was generated and how the eventual firing decision was reached at the department. Procedural queries by members were sometimes contentious and members occasionally questioned one another's motives. Soon after the start of the hearing Chairman Conyers instructed protesters to leave the hearing room. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198024-1 Fri, 11 May 2007 06:43:14 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197692-1 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:00:06 GMT