Recent Congressional Committees Copyright 2007, National Cable Satellite Corporation 2010-02-09T19:05:01Z C-SPAN Archives http://www.c-spanarchives.org http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291903-1 2010-02-05T09:32:39Z

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood testified on President Obama's proposed fiscal year 2011 budget. He also spoke about a recent recall of Toyota vehicles and distracted drivers.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291863-1 2010-02-03T16:26:41Z

Witnesses testified on President Obama's proposal to impose restrictions on the size and scope of financial firms to rein in excessive risk taking and to protect taxpayers. The proposals had been coined the "Volcker Rule" by President Obama. In his remarks, Mr. Volcker said hedge funds and private equity firms needed to stand on their own, without any promise or expectation that...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291853-1 2010-02-05T16:31:14Z

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified on President Obama's proposed fiscal year 2011 budget. He said that the nation's economy is stronger than it was a year ago, but that the government must continue to act to stimulate job growth. He also responded to questions on a wide range of subjects from bank lending and stimulus spending, to specific spending projects.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291862-1 2010-02-09T11:25:25Z

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http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291932-2 2010-02-05T13:16:04Z

Witnesses testified on the airline safety and pilot training programs of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Inspector General Calvin Scovel said the FAA had failed to meet goals on eight of 10 measures the agency said it would take, including new regulations to prevent pilot fatigue and better inspection of training for regional airline pilots. FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt countered...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291932-1 2010-02-05T13:21:09Z

Committee members gave opening statements on the airline safety and pilot training programs of the Federal Aviation Administration.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291858-1 2010-02-03T09:42:59Z

Intelligence and law enforcement officials testified on threats to U.S. national security. Among the topics they addressed were recent terrorist arrests in the U.S., assessments of threats from overseas, and the Obama administration's cybersecurity policies. Several questions also focused on the arrest of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab for the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253 and the...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291900-1 2010-02-04T08:58:04Z

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on President Obama's proposed fiscal year 2011 budget. Among the topics he addressed were economic stimulus, deficit reduction, tax policy, and banking.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291856-1 2010-02-03T08:09:23Z

Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen testified on the fiscal year 2011 budget request for the Department of Defense, the 2011 Quadrennial Defense Review, and the 2011 Missile Defense Review. They also focused on military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, cost overruns on various programs, congressional earkmarks, treatment of detainees, and the civilian...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291857-1 2010-02-06T22:06:37Z

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http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291928-2 2010-02-07T15:52:47Z

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-spanarchives.org/program/291928-1 2010-02-07T15:53:26Z

The subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet held a hearing titled, &quot;An Examination of the Proposed Combination of Comcast and NBC Universal.&quot; The hearing explored the potential impact on the media marketplace of the proposed joint venture agreement between Comcast and NBC Universal.<br /> <br /> This portion contains committee members&#039; opening statements and...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291926-2 2010-02-05T14:17:51Z

Witnesses testified on the Department of Homeland Security&#039;s Office of Inspector General audit of the amount of taxpayer dollars the department spent on conferences, retreats, and other off site activities, in addition to the lack of internal controls governing policies, oversight, and reporting of conference planning and spending practices.<br /> <br /> Part 2 of 2

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291926-1 2010-02-05T14:11:00Z

Witnesses testified on the Department of Homeland Security&#039;s Office of Inspector General audit of the amount of taxpayer dollars the department spent on conferences, retreats, and other off site activities, in addition to the lack of internal controls governing policies, oversight, and reporting of conference planning and spending practices. <br /> <br /> Part 1 of 2

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291898-1 2010-02-04T10:27:07Z

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified on President Obama&#039;s health care proposals and his fiscal year 2011 budget proposal.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291901-1 2010-02-04T14:21:42Z

Witnesses testified on the report of the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services. In their remarks they said that the military&#039;s sexual assault office should be placed under Defense Secretary Robert Gates&#039; command and that it should do more to help males, who could make up half the sexual assault victims in the military. They also said that commanders need to...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291652-1 2010-01-27T10:50:40Z

Former heads of the 9-11 Commission testified about the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253 on Christmas day, intelligence gathering, and interagency communications. They said that the U.S. no longer retained high levels of urgency in combating terrorism, and that al-Qaida remained a major threat.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291684-1 2010-01-28T08:53:47Z

Douglas Elmendorf testified before the House Budget Committee on the 2010 federal budget and economic outlook. In his testimony he said the pace of the U.S. economic recovery will be &quot;slow in the next few years,&quot; and the unemployment rate will average 10 percent through the end of fiscal 2011, while the annual budget deficit will likely remain above $1 trillion.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291699-1 2010-01-29T15:24:44Z

Witnesses testified on U.S. and international rescue, recovery and reconstruction efforts in Haiti after an earthquake that devastated the nation. Among the topics they addressed were rebuilding the health care infrastructure, public order and security concerns, and the duration of humanitarian assistance.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291680-1 2010-01-29T12:40:41Z

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee titled &quot;Factors Affecting Efforts to Limit Payments to AIG Counterparties&quot; to examine the collapse and federal rescue of AIG (American International Group), in particular the compensation of AIG credit default swap counter-parties.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291498-1 2010-01-21T15:13:55Z

Michaele and Tareq Salahi testified on their attendance at a White House State Dinner on November 24, 2009. The Salahis, who were uninvited to the dinner, invoked their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291293-1 2010-01-29T10:54:13Z

Defense officials testified about recent developments in China&#039;s military capabilities and strategic position. They talked about China&#039;s relations with its neighbors and the U.S., military strategy, North Korea, and Taiwan.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291496-1 2010-01-21T15:12:01Z

Witnesses testified on inter-agency communication, and effective use of anti-terrorism tools. Among the topics addressed were measures taken following the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253, on-going counterterrorism efforts, restructuring of intelligence gathering groups, and methods used to obtain phone records in terrorism investigations.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291701-1 2010-01-29T13:23:21Z

Doug Elmendorf testified on the budget and economic outlook for fiscal years 2011-20. In his testimony he said the pace of the U.S. economic recovery will be &quot;slow in the next few years,&quot; and the unemployment rate will average 10 percent through the end of fiscal 2011, while the annual budget deficit will likely remain above $1 trillion.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291680-2 2010-01-28T10:02:20Z

Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson testified at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee titled &quot;Factors Affecting Efforts to Limit Payments to AIG Counterparties&quot; to examine the collapse and federal rescue of AIG (American International Group), in particular the compensation of AIG credit default swap counter-parties.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291555-1 2010-01-25T15:05:56Z

Witnesses testified about compensation practices at financial and non-financial firms. Among the topics addressed were recent bonuses awarded to financial executives at firms that had received federal assistance and possible regulation programs.<br /> <br /> During the hearing Chairman Frank said that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, in their current form, are likely to be abolished as Congress looks...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290417-7 2009-12-09T08:08:54Z

Ben Bernanke testified about his nomination to continue as the chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. In his testimony he said he is concerned about a congressional proposal to audit the Federal Reserve, saying that the legislation could allow Congress to &quot;second guess&quot; decisions. He outlined ways that the Federal Reserve has become more transparent and said that the...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291680-3 2010-01-29T10:42:33Z

Witnesses testified at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee titled &quot;Factors Affecting Efforts to Limit Payments to AIG Counterparties&quot; to examine the collapse and federal rescue of AIG, in particular the compensation of AIG credit default swap counter-parties.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291497-1 2010-01-26T09:12:16Z

The House Committee Armed Services Committee received testimony on the findings of the Department of Defense Independent Review Relating to Fort Hood. The co-chairmen of the review group testified about their findings in response to the Fort Hood shootings on November 5, 2009. Among the issues they addressed were the findings of an investigation into the incident, the Army&#039;s...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291516-1 2010-01-22T11:45:22Z

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee looked at political reform efforts in Afghanistan and a possible deadline for handing over security responsibilities to Afghan forces. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband and U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke also discussed goals for an international aid conference on Afghanistan that meets January 28, 2010, in...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291515-1 2010-01-22T13:49:33Z

A hearing was held on the report of the Department of Defense Independent Review Relating to Fort Hood about the mass shooting on November 5, 2009. The co-chairs of the review group, retired Admiral Vernon Clark and former Secretary of Veterans Affairs and of the Army Togo West, Jr., testified about the events leading up to the shooting and the immediate aftermath, as well as how military bases...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/291491-1 2010-01-27T10:03:04Z

National security officials testified on the December 25, 2009 attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253, focusing on intelligence reforms recommended by the 9/11 Commission in its final report on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. They talked about steps agencies were taking to improve inter-agency communication and the effectiveness of anti-terrorism tools, including visa checks of...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/287535-1 2010-01-14T11:45:31Z

Audio difficulties during a portion of the hearing.<br /> <br /> Witnesses testified about proposed regulations for the sale and distribution of bottled water. Among the issues addressed were the consumer concerns about the safety of bottled and tap water, testing bottled water, and labeling bottles of water as a food product.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/287221-1 2010-01-14T12:45:51Z

Witnesses testified about proposals to establish high-speed rail lines. Among the issues they addressed were the high cost estimates associated with the proposals, environmental and economic benefits of high-speed rail lines, and improvements needed to coordinate federal and state efforts to create high-speed rail corridors.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/286996-3 2009-08-31T15:29:55Z

This hearing addressed proposals for new legislation on transmission planning, cost allocation, and siting authority. Witnesses focused on the relationship between states and the federal government in energy decisions. The opening statements can be found at 286996-1.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/286996-2 2009-08-31T15:29:55Z

The hearing addressed proposals for new legislation on transmission planning, cost allocation, and siting authority. The witnesses focused on energy generation and the role and practicality of renewable energy technology.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/286996-1 2009-08-31T15:29:55Z

The hearing addressed proposals for new legislation on transmission planning, cost allocation, and siting authority. This section consisted of the opening statements of the witnesses and representatives.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/286830-1 2010-01-05T09:48:02Z

Commanders from military war colleges testified about the educational programs offered to officers and methods used to educate military strategists. Among the topics they addressed were the curricula at the various schools, preparing officers for joint service assignments, and methods used to teach officers to respond to emerging challenges to national security.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/288235-1 2009-12-29T11:06:56Z

A hearing was held on progress made since the subcommittee&#039;s April 17, 2007, hearing on autism. Dr. Insel talked about autism research initiatives the the National Institutes of Health and various statistical analyses associated with research. He was followed by a panel of parents who testified about their experiences with autistic children and treatments for the disease.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/288991-1 2009-12-21T14:11:08Z

A hearing was held on the Secure Border Initiative, focusing on deployment and construction of &quot;virtual fence&quot; technology along the border between the United States and Mexico. Questions and testimony focused on deadlines, and construction and repair costs.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/289932-1 2009-11-20T15:56:32Z

Members of Congress and budget analysts talked about their bi-partisan proposals to reform the current budget system and reduce the federal deficit and national debt. The issue of health care costs and the current health care bills was also discussed. <br /> <br /> Senators Voinovich and Lieberman and Representatives Cooper and Wolf talked about their bills (S. 1056 and H.R. 1557 - Securing...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/288950-1 2009-12-29T08:54:27Z

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science and Space held a hearing on NASA&#039;s human space flight plans. Norman Augustine, Chair of the Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee, testified about the panel&#039;s findings. According to the panel, NASA will need an additional $3 billion a year to achieve its human space flight goals.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/286447-1 2009-08-31T15:29:48Z

Witnesses testified on methods of seclusion and restraint of disabled students in schools. Among the topics they addressed were personal experiences and government studies on the abuses found in various schools where inappropriate disciplinary methods were used on children. They also addressed legislation to fix loopholes in current laws and talked about enforcement and some solutions to the...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/284418-1 2010-01-18T15:29:48Z

Witnesses at a hearing titled, &quot;Improving Nutrition for America&#039;s Children in Difficult Economic Times,&quot; testified about ways to improve nutrition programs for children. The first panel focused on the national school lunch and school breakfast programs. The second panel focused on improving nutrition for children when they are not in school.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/287116-1 2009-08-31T15:29:56Z

Witnesses testified about online advertising and privacy issues. They focused on \&quot;behavioral online advertising\&quot;, 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.<br /> <br /> Representative Rush\&#039;s name is misspelled at the...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/289204-1 2010-01-07T11:06:04Z

Witnesses at hearing titled, &quot;Body Building Products and Hidden Steroids: Enforcement Barriers,&quot; focused on body-building supplements marketed to consumers as over-the-counter dietary supplements yet contain steroids or steroid like substances. They spoke about health and safety concerns and regulation of natural supplement manufacture and distribution.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/285046-3 2009-12-30T10:08:18Z

Witnesses testified about recovery or remains and full accounting of prisoner of war and missing in action (POW/MIA) personnel from all past conflicts. Topics included moving resources from Vietnam to World War II and Korea, funding levels for recovery programs, family outreach programs, as well as proposed legislation to improve POW/MIA initiatives.<br /> <br /> Panel 2.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/285046-2 2009-12-30T10:16:06Z

Witnesses testified about recovery or remains and full accounting of prisoner of war and missing in action (POW/MIA) personnel from all past conflicts. Topics included moving resources from Vietnam to World War II and Korea, funding levels for recovery programs, family outreach programs, as well as proposed legislation to improve POW/MIA initiatives.<br /> <br /> Continuation of panel 1.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/285046-1 2009-12-30T10:00:38Z

Witnesses testified about recovery of remains and full accounting of prisoner of war and missing in action (POW/MIA) personnel from all past conflicts. Topics included moving resources from Vietnam to World War II and Korea, funding levels for recovery programs, family outreach programs, as well as proposed legislation to improve POW/MIA initiatives.<br /> <br /> Portion of panel 1.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290343-1 2009-12-08T14:59:27Z

Witnesses testified on the effect of pilot fatigue on commercial airline operations safety. The hearing was held following an incident in which a Northwest Airlines plane overshot its destination by 150 miles.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290704-1 2010-01-04T16:14:51Z

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-spanarchives.org/program/287915-1 2009-12-30T09:56:36Z

Witnesses testified about the Children&#039;s Television Act of 1990, focusing on areas for improvement in light of new digital media technologies. Among the topics they addressed were the availability of new platforms for children&#039;s programming, the quantity and quality of educational programming available, advertising directed at children, and parental control of content.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290705-1 2010-01-06T10:50:56Z

Witnesses testified on the backlog of DNA collected for unsolved rape cases. Tens of thousands of rape kits across the country have not been tested. The witness panel included law enforcement officials and a rape victim who is a DNA testing advocate.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/287730-1 2009-08-31T15:30:03Z

Witnesses testified about the implementation and enforcement of the REAL ID and the PASS ID Acts. The acts created minimum federal standards for identification cards as well as an interconnected system of state identity databases. They talked about resistance by states to provisions in the READ ID Act and ways in which the PASS ID Act would \&quot;fix\&quot;problems associated with privacy...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290740-1 2010-01-05T15:50:47Z

Witnesses testified on the use of cyberspace by violent extremist groups as a medium for radicalization and counter-radicalization. Among the issues addressed were efforts to disrupt the process and lessons for U.S. programs to disrupt and de-radicalize terrorist groups.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290614-1 2009-12-24T13:22:01Z

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http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/286947-1 2009-08-31T15:29:55Z

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the importance of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which supports the work of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, courts, shelters, and other programs to stem domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The Act was signed into law in 1994. It was reauthorized in 2000 and 2005. Supporters would like to see it extended to...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/288220-2 2009-12-31T09:53:51Z

Witnesses testified about child safety during disasters, focusing on evacuation planning and mental health recovery.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/288220-1 2009-08-31T15:30:07Z

Witnesses testified about child safety during disasters, focusing on evacuation planning and mental health recovery.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290763-1 2009-12-30T10:38:01Z

Witnesses spoke about the present and future fiscal condition of the United States, with a particular focus on the current and long-term imbalance between federal spending commitments and projected revenues. <br /> <br /> Senators Kent Conrad and Judd Gregg testified about the Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act, introduced by Senators Conrad, Gregg, and others. The task...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/288057-1 2010-01-13T11:24:54Z

Witnesses testified testified about federal and local government responses to emergencies, and about ways to improve response time after catastrophic disaster. Among the topics addressed were disaster relief and lessons learned from the Federal Emergency Management Agency\&#039;s (FEMA) efforts following Hurricane Katrina. Of particular concern were temporary housing issues; communication and...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290766-1 2009-12-30T10:35:31Z

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http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290767-1 2009-12-18T09:41:35Z

Witnesses testified on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and legislation that would promote the residential use of carbon monoxide alarms and promulgate mandatory standards for those alarms.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290735-1 2010-01-05T15:12:59Z

Gale D. Rossides testified on why sensitive Transportation Security Agency (TSA) security information became accessible to the public and how to prevent such errors in the future.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290555-1 2010-01-07T10:02:37Z

Witnesses testified about the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme and possible legislation that would revise investor protections.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290572-1 2010-01-06T11:06:35Z

Randolph Babbitt, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), testified on FAA safety initiatives. He focused on proposed new regulations and pilot fatigue.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/285638-1 2009-08-31T15:29:44Z

The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection held a hearing titled, \&quot;The Bowl Championship Series: Money and Other Issues of Fairness for Publicly Financed Universities.\&quot;<br /> <br /> Witnesses testified about the latest attempts to define the &quot;true&quot; champion in is the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), which started in 1998. They...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/285576-1 2009-08-31T15:29:44Z

The Senate Armed Services subcommittee on Personnel held a hearing to examine the implementation of policies and programs for wounded warriors. Witnesses included panels representing combat casualties, government oversight officials, and veterans program directors.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290389-1 2010-01-06T11:58:51Z

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http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/287050-1 2009-08-31T15:29:56Z

Witnesses testified about the rising costs of text messaging charged by wireless telephone companies, the state of competition in the cellular telephone market, the impact of consolidation of prices and service, and federal regulations affecting competition in the market.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290508-1 2009-12-18T13:05:35Z

Witnesses testified about government and private sector responses to mortgage foreclosures and the sub-prime mortgage crisis. Among the topics they addressed were perceived failures in the Obama administration&#039;s Home Affordable Modification Program, rates of mortgage foreclosures, bureaucratic impediments in administering loan modifications, and potential ways to improve the administration...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290703-1 2009-12-22T10:21:07Z

Witnesses from the private sector and academia testified about U.S. counterterrorism efforts and preserving individual rights. They focused on intelligence gathering and areas in which law enforcement efforts might clash with First Amendment rights. They also talked about monitoring suspected terrorist activity and the methods used by investigators.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290764-1 2009-12-18T10:25:25Z

Witnesses testified about steps taken to ensure adequate management and oversight of contracts in Afghanistan, and whether lessons learned from contracting oversight in Iraq were being applied. They also talked about expected increases in the number of contracts awarded for work in Afghanistan and the costs of the contracts.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290064-1 2009-12-01T14:24:47Z

Witnesses testified about consumer overdraft fees levied by banks and possible regulation of banks. One proposal would require banks to notify consumers and allow for cancellation of transactions that overdrew accounts.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290063-1 2009-12-10T15:20:26Z

Witnesses testified about deceptive and aggressive sales tactics on the Internet and their impact on American consumers. They focused on post or mid-transaction schemes to entice consumers to sign up for services or provide personal financial information to third-party businesses.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290734-2 2010-01-05T16:10:52Z

The House Judiciary Committee looked at the piracy of live sports broadcasts over the Internet. Witnesses included officials from Major League Baseball, ESPN, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and a representative from Justin.tv, a website that allows its users to broadcast and share video online. They told the committee that the piracy of live sports broadcasts over the Internet is a rapidly...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290734-1 2009-12-20T22:23:06Z

The House Judiciary Committee looked at the piracy of live sports broadcasts over the Internet. Witnesses included officials from Major League Baseball, ESPN, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and a representative from Justin.tv, a website that allows its users to broadcast and share video online. They told the committee that the piracy of live sports broadcasts over the Internet is a rapidly...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290506-1 2010-01-06T10:24:17Z

General Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry testified about plans to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan and subsequent goals to begin reducing troop levels beginning in July 2011. General McChrystal said in his remarks that the additional troops would give the U.S. &quot;credibility in the minds of Afghans who demand proof not only that we want to protect them but...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290765-3 2009-12-18T10:07:00Z

Republican Senators and Democratic Senator Specter spoke on the Senate floor about health care legislation.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290549-1 2009-12-10T16:30:40Z

Witnesses testified about security issues facing diplomats and U.S. missions at home and abroad. They focused on a Government Accountability Office review of State Department security operations. Among the topics they addressed were terrorist threats to personnel and facilities, security staffing concerns, and the use of private contractors.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290554-1 2009-12-16T14:06:13Z

Witnesses testified about law enforcement operations and programs as well as the effectiveness of efforts to stop travel by terrorists since the enactment of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290564-1 2010-01-05T16:20:27Z

General Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry testified about plans to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan and subsequent goals to begin reducing troop levels beginning in July 2011. They also talked about their expectations for success in enhancing security in the region and bringing more credibility to the political process.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290553-1 2009-12-16T13:11:39Z

Secretary Napolitano testified about the operations of the Department of Homeland Security. The hearing focused on a number of issues including immigration and border control, efforts to combat drug trafficking, and cyber-security.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290571-1 2009-12-16T12:14:42Z

Government officials and regulators testified about public transportation safety. They focused on subway and light rail systems, as well as the government role in ensuring compliance with safety regulation and oversight of building and improvement programs.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290613-1 2009-12-16T16:37:49Z

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http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290548-4 2009-12-16T12:14:28Z

General David Petraeus, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and Deputy Secretary Jack Lew testified about the Obama administration&#039;s proposed strategy for the war in Afghanistan. The plan includes sending 30,000 additional U.S. troops to that country with a goal to begin a troop draw-down by July 2011. In his remarks General Petraeus said he expected more intense fighting in the coming spring and...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290530-1 2010-01-06T11:42:50Z

General Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry testified about plans to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan and subsequent goals to begin reducing troop levels beginning in July 2011. General McChrystal said in his remarks that the additional troops would give the U.S. &quot;credibility in the minds of Afghans who demand proof not only that we want to protect them but...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290423-1 2009-12-16T15:49:02Z

The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on a breach of security at the White House State Dinner on November 24, 2009. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan testified on security measures at White House events. Michaele and Tareq Salahi were invited to testify on their attendance at the dinner. The Salahi&#039;s counsel informed the committee that they would not be in attendance.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290390-1 2009-12-11T13:14:30Z

Witnesses testified about new mamography recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on November 16, 2009. The new guidelines had advised against annual mammograms for women under 50 who were at low risk of breast cancer. Witnesses explained the recommendations for screenings and defended the group&#039;s guidelines, but acknowledged &quot;poor&quot; communication in...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290346-1 2009-12-10T10:07:39Z

The Senate Select Intelligence Committee held a confirmation hearing on pending nominations to intelligence posts in the Departments of State and Homeland Security. Among the topics they addressed were intelligence sharing among various federal agencies, needed structural reforms within the intelligence community, and efforts to improve the quality of intelligence.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290088-1 2010-01-05T12:05:28Z

A hearing was held on legislation intended to eliminate congressional review of newly-passed District of Columbia laws, and transfer provisions of the Home Rule Act pertaining to the city&#039;s budgetary matters to the District of Columbia. Witnesses also testified on the City Council&#039;s expected passage of a same-sex marriage law.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290422-1 2009-12-08T15:17:50Z

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen answered questions about the Obama administration plan to raise troop levels in Afghanistan as part of a revised strategy to disengage forces beginning in July 2011. They maintained that Afghanistan is central to the war on terror and national security interests. <br...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290418-1 2009-12-07T14:50:16Z

The House Armed Services Committee heard testimony on the results of a strategic review of Afghanistan.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290384-1 2009-12-04T10:29:31Z

Obama administration officials testified about the president&#039;s plan to raise troop levels in Afghanistan as part of a revised strategy to disengage forces beginning in July 2011. Among the issues addressed were the current state of military efforts, regional security cooperation with Pakistan, and the capabilities of the Afghan government and security forces.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290142-1 2009-12-08T15:42:09Z

Senators heard testimony on nominations to the Treasury Department. Witnesses testified about their qualifications and vision for the new positions. Nominees were: Mary John Miller to be assistant secretary of the Treasury; Charles Collyns to be assistant secretary of the Treasury; and Dr. Lael Brainard, to be undersecretary of the Treasury.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290385-1 2009-12-10T17:15:48Z

Obama administration officials testified about the president&#039;s plan to raise troop levels in Afghanistan as part of a revised strategy to disengage forces beginning in July 2011. Secretary Gates said in his testimony that the start of any withdrawal would be based on a review to be conducted in December 2010, and probably would occur district by district or province by province, as Afghan...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290108-2 2009-12-08T16:05:08Z

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http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290108-1 2009-12-08T15:57:37Z

Members debated various provisions and amendments to financial regulation legislation.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290101-1 2009-12-01T16:56:02Z

Witnesses testified about proposed legislation to lift the ban on travel by U.S. citizens to Cuba. Among the issues addressed were the potential impact on Cuba&#039;s government and Cuba&#039;s human rights record. Members of the committee, who were divided on the proposed legislation, also focused on a recent assault on Yoani Sanchez, a Cuban blogger and government critic, by suspected state...

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/290087-1 2010-01-05T15:06:14Z

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