Recent Newsmakers Copyright 2007, National Cable Satellite Corporation 2012-01-31T14:35:00Z C-SPAN Archives http://www.c-spanvideo.org/ http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303942-1 2012-01-30T09:29:48Z

Leonard Curry talked about the role of the Florida primary in the presidential race and how the candidates are conducting their campaigns in the state. He also discussed how Florida's 50 Republican delegates will be apportioned, and previewed e Republican Convention in Tampa.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303812-1 2012-01-23T08:02:28Z

House Assistant Minority Leader James Clyburn (D-SC) talked about Republican primaries and what they mean for Democrats. He also discussed what President Obama was saying about Congress, the future of Social Security payroll tax cuts and budgets, and what Congress could accomplish in an election year.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303692-1 2012-01-16T12:39:25Z

Richard Land talked about social conservatives and the Republican 2012 presidential candidates. Following his remarks journalists spoke about his answers to their questions.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303539-1 2012-01-09T10:52:14Z

On the eve of the New Hampshire primary, Newsmakers looked ahead to the South Carolina pimary with an interview with th state party chairman.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303323-1 2012-01-03T09:59:49Z

Holly Petraeus talked about the financial issues facing U.S. military service members as they return from Iraq, and new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau efforts to help them.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303354-1 2011-12-27T09:08:35Z

Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) talked about the future debate over the payroll tax cut/ unemployment extensions, and how Democrats plan to approach spending legislation and working with Republicans in 2012.<br /> <br /> Mr. Van Hollen was a member of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303236-1 2011-12-19T09:45:23Z

Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) talked about Republican views of Congress in 2011 and their agenda for 2012.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303103-1 2011-12-12T10:24:56Z

Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) talked about what Congress has and has not accomplished in 2011. Topics included the Social Security payroll tax cut, the prospects for a year-end spending bill as a continuing resolution is due to expire on December 16, and is amendment for sanctions against institutions doing business with Iran&#039;s central bank. Senator Kirk is on the Appropriations Committee.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302965-1 2011-12-05T08:49:00Z

Gene Sperling talked about Obama administration efforts to boost the economy and tackle the deficit, following the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction&#039;s failure to reach agreement on a plan.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302847-1 2011-11-28T08:47:27Z

Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) talked about House Progressive Caucus members&#039; perspective on what happens next for deficit reduction, federal spending, and legislative priorities following the failure of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to come to agreement. The Progressive Caucus, which Representative Grijalva chairs, announced during the week that it would present its...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302769-1 2011-11-21T09:02:26Z

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about the budget deficit and national debt, and possible ways members of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction might reach agreement before their November 23 deadline. <br /> <br /> Senator Coburn released his own report suggesting cuts of $9 trillion over 10 years. He was also a member of the &quot;Gang of Six&quot; that proposed $3.7 trillion in...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302622-1 2011-11-14T09:47:14Z

Grover Norquist talked about the issue of spending cuts versus tax increases and adjustments in addressing the U.S. debt, as well as his role in the debate. He designed the anti-tax pledge that 248 House members and 41 senators are reported to have taken. Some Democrats have called Mr. Norquist the leader of the Republicans.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302499-1 2011-11-07T09:06:33Z

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) talked about what the Republican-led House has and has not achieved. He also discussed the work of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, jobs legislation, spending bills, House Democratic factions, and a House Democratic prospects in the 2012 elections.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302368-1 2011-11-03T13:54:46Z

Edward DeMarco talked about recent changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program, the status of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and what Congress can do to address the housing market.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302217-1 2011-10-23T14:59:58Z

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chair Tom Harkin (D-IA) talked about a new education bill to replace the No Child Left Behind education law, which his committee approved the previous day. Other topics included the status of President Obama&#039;s jobs legislation, and the status of health care legislation following President Obama&#039;s withdrawal of support for a long-term...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302093-1 2011-10-17T12:59:23Z

Representative Pete Sessions (R-TX), the chief Republican recruiter of candidates and contributions for the House in 2012, discusse campaigns, the districts to watch, and the issues shaping up for the campaign year.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301937-1 2011-10-10T08:08:50Z

House Armed Services Committee Chair Buck McKeon (R-CA) talked about Defense Department cuts as part of the effort to address the U.S. debt. He had been trying to keep the cuts from going deeper than the $350 billion that the Obama administration and Congress agreed to during the preceding summer. He discussed other military issues as well.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301839-1 2011-10-02T15:10:49Z

Representative Chris von Hollen talked about how the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction is doing with its task of identifying $1.2 trillion in budget cuts, and other budget/spending, congressional and political issues.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301695-1 2011-09-25T12:41:10Z

Senator Lamar Alexander talked about his decision to step down from Republican leadership and changes in Congress during his four years in leadership. He also discusses key issues in Congress, including appropriations, dealing with the debt and spending issues, and whether Congress should roll back regulations at the EPA and other agencies in a difficult economy.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301568-1 2011-09-18T12:22:32Z

House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry Waxman (D-CA) gave the Democratic perspective on Republican plans to roll back environmental regulations in a difficult economy, other energy issues in the U.S. and key issues in Congress. Republicans argue that regulations are &quot;job-killers,&quot; a key reason the economy is stalled.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301338-1 2011-09-05T13:47:28Z

Governor John Kasich (R-OH) talked about the economy and jobs, both his JobsOhio plan and Ohio&#039;s economic issues. He also discussed his view of the Obama administration&#039;s economic initiatives in advance of the president&#039;s September 8, 2001 jobs speech before a joint session of Congress.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301242-1 2011-08-28T12:48:41Z

Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) talked about the Black Caucus&#039;s view of the U.S. jobs situation, especially how black Americans have been affected by it and how to address it, a CBC view on federal spending and the debt, and the CBC&#039;s relationship with President Obama.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301097-1 2011-08-21T16:23:06Z

Education Secretary Arne Duncan talked about the state of the U.S. education system as American students begin to head back to school. He also discussed waivers from the No Child Left Behind law that he announced earlier in the month and other education issues. After he left, the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301027-1 2011-08-14T14:53:26Z

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) talked about his views on the role and mission of the newly created Joint Committee Select Committee on Deficit Reduction and its appointees. He also discussed the budget and deficit issues, job creation and President Obama&#039;s three-day jobs tour the following week, the progressive agenda, liberal discontent with President Obama, and campaign 2012.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300911-1 2011-08-07T13:04:34Z

Representative Christopher Smith (R-NJ) talked about how the U.S. is addressing the famine in Somalia and the Islamist Shabab group, tensions between Sudan and South Sudan, and U.S. foreign aid to Africa and elsewhere in an era of tightening budgets.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300788-1 2011-07-31T12:50:41Z

Governor Terry Branstad (R-IA) talked about the Iowa straw poll scheduled for Aug. 13 and the Republican field of candidates, as well as economic issues and the role of the next year&#039;s Iowa caucuses.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300652-1 2011-07-24T12:21:43Z

House Democratic Caucus Chair John Larson talked about negotiations on raising the debt ceiling, the future of Social Security and Medicare, and future legislative efforts.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300546-1 2011-07-17T11:36:35Z

Washington Governor Christine Gregoire, National Governors Association chair, talked about the issues facing states and the weekend&#039;s meeting of the National Governors Association in Salt Lake City.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300400-1 2011-07-10T12:14:42Z

Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) talked about the budget and debt ceiling negotiations. He is the chair of the Republican Study Committee, which is a group of over 175 House Republicans organized for the purpose of advancing a conservative social and economic agenda in the House of Representatives.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300300-1 2011-07-03T11:09:09Z

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) talked about about the debate over raising the debt ceiling, tax and spending issues, and entitlement programs.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300216-1 2011-06-26T10:51:42Z

House Armed Service Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith talked about the Obama administration&#039;s plan for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the House vote Friday on Libya, and the defense spending bill, which will be the first order of business after the July 4, 2011, break.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300108-1 2011-06-19T12:19:08Z

Mayor Michael Nutter and Mayor Mick Cornett talked about the issues facing U.S. mayors, including federal and state aid in a weakened U.S. economy, city budgets and what&#039;s being cut or expanded, decisions about police and fire protection, transportation, education, employment and more. Mayor Nutter, a Democrat, and Mayor Cornett, a Republican, are attending a weekend meeting of the U.S....

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299958-1 2011-06-12T13:08:47Z

Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) talked about Republican leadership&#039;s view of congressial handling of budget debt and spending issues, areas of possible agreement between Republicans and Democrats on the budget and national debt, and the message Republicans plan to take to voters in the 2010 elections.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299866-1 2011-06-05T13:29:52Z

Ranking Member of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Representative Sander Levin (D-MI) talked about how House Democrats want to address the U.S. debt, how to address revenue-raising, and other economic issues.<br /> <br /> Humberto Sanchez and Ian Swanson were the guest interviewers.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299735-1 2011-05-29T10:57:49Z

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) talked about the federal budget and national debt. Senator Coburn recently dropped out of the &quot;Gang of Six&quot; senators group working to reach agreement on the budget. Topics included his reasons for leaving the group, his role in the ethics situation involving former Senator John Ensign, and tax policy.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299631-1 2011-05-22T17:56:37Z

Donald Berwick talked about the future of Medicare, as the Obama administration and Democrats craft their plans for the program and contrast it with House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan&#039;s plan, which would gradually migrate Medicare from a defined-benefit program to one based on direct premium supports. <br /> <br /> Julian Pecquet and Noam Levey were the guest interviewers.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299516-1 2011-05-20T11:40:33Z

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Jeff Bingaman talked about U.S. energy policy and congressional efforts to address energy issues such as the price of gasoline, which was around $4 per gallon at the time of the program. Other topics included oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299379-1 2011-05-09T11:22:44Z

Jack Gerard talked about gas and oil prices, and congressional and Obama administration efforts to curb them from rising even higher. He also discussed developing American energy resources through offshore drilling, liability caps, and tax breaks for oil companies.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299254-1 2011-05-04T14:53:51Z

State Republican Party Chairs Jack Kimball of New Hampshire and Matt Strawn from Iowa talked about the 2012 presidential campaign. Iowa&#039;s caucuses are February 6, 2012, and New Hampshire&#039;s primary is February 14, 2012.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299141-1 2011-04-26T13:59:55Z

Gil Kerlikowske talked about the Obama administration&#039;s new plan to combat prescription drug abuse, as well as efforts by the U.S., Mexico, and other nations to curb the flow of drugs and violence by drug gangs. The administration reported that prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem in the U.S., exceeding U.S. overdose problems with heroin and crack in the &lsquo;70s and...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299059-1 2011-04-21T16:44:42Z

House Armed Services Committee Chair Buck McKeon (R-CA) talked about the military budget, cost growth in programs like the Joint Strike Fighter, as well as the U.S. role in Libya, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He also discussed impending changes in Defense Department leadership and the national security team.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298925-1 2011-04-14T16:09:45Z

Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus talked about the 2012 elections, including the presidential field, primaries, issues, and fundraising. He also commented on the impasse between Republicans and Democrats on a continuing resolution for fiscal year 2011. At the time of the taping of this program. Congress had less than 12 hours left before the midnight April 8, 2011, deadline to...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298805-1 2011-04-07T17:04:20Z

Representative Norm Dicks talked about how to get a spending bill that Democrats and Republicans can agree on. The current short-term CR expires next Friday, April 8, 2011.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298680-1 2011-03-31T13:18:39Z

Cecile Richards talked about the role of Planned Parenthood in the federal budget and political debate going on in Congress. The House voted to eliminate fiscal year 2011 federal funding for Planned Parenthood and Title X, which supports contraception services for low-income people. Four Republican senators oppose elimination of the funding. Congress has not reached agreement on a 2011...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298590-1 2011-03-24T10:10:58Z

Gregory Jaczko talked about Japan&#039;s nuclear crisis and what kind of actions, if any, the U.S. should now consider as it examines U.S. nuclear plant safety and operation.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298476-1 2011-03-17T10:03:48Z

Grover Norquist talked about the debate over federal spending and tax issues that Congress and the Obama Administration are having. Conservative Republicans are divided over tax issues, and Mr. Norquist thinks Republicans should continue with their goal not to raise taxes, even if the national debt continues at $14 trillion or higher. Mr. Norquist is the originator of the no-tax pledge for...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298339-1 2011-03-09T16:30:21Z

Representative Harold Rogers, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, talked about the debate over federal spending, and the sort of budget battles will follow the passage of a bill to fund the government until March 18.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298237-1 2011-02-27T18:22:03Z

Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), ranking member on the Budget Committee, talked about budget and spending issues. He discussed a new Republican House leadership proposal to fund the government until March 18, 2011, while also working on funding the government through FY2011, developing a 2012 budget, and tackling debt issues.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298087-1 2011-02-24T17:15:48Z

Representative Jim Jordan talked about the strength of the study committee within the House Republican Conference, its relationship with the tea party movement, and the debate over cutting federal spending. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297987-1 2011-02-18T16:25:45Z

The new chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Representative Steve Israel of New York talked about getting ready for 2012 congressional campaigns. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297866-1 2011-02-18T16:27:55Z

Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about homeland security issues and Obab administration policy on birder issues. After the interview the reporters discussed her responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297755-1 2011-02-03T16:08:42Z

Representative Patrick McHenry talked about the possible request from states to seek bankruptcy and other financial issues that is before the Oversight and Government Reform Committee in the 112th Congress. Rep. McHenry chairs a subcommittee that will examine issues related to &quot;bailouts.&quot; After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297652-1 2011-01-26T16:09:23Z

House Rules Committee Chair David Dreier talked about plans to vote on a House resolution to cut federal spending to 2008 levels, as well as his agenda for the Rules Committee. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297529-1 2011-06-01T13:05:30Z

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius talked about Republican efforts to repeal the health care law, and other health topics. After the interview the reporters discussed her responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297390-1 2011-01-26T16:13:25Z

Representative Henry Waxman talked about Democratic Party plans to address Republican efforts to repeal the health care overhaul legislation. He also discussed Medicaid, Environmental Protection Agency and global warming issues, drilling and nuclear energy, and net neutrality. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297224-1 2011-09-16T13:05:32Z

Ann Wagner talked about her bid to become chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC). She was one of six candidates announced at of that date to run for leadership of the RNC as it prepares for the 2012 elections. After the interview the reporters discussed her responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297185-1 2011-01-04T13:25:30Z

Gentry Collins talked about his bid to become chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC). He&#039;s one of six announced candidates (so far) to run for leadership of the RNC as it prepares for the 2012 elections. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297129-1 2011-11-27T19:25:52Z

Representative Ron Paul talked changes he would like to see in the Federal Reserve&#039;s mission, regulating the bank, and what he&#039;d like his subcommittee to do in terms of oversight.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297031-1 2010-12-16T13:34:16Z

Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Carl Levin talked about the defense authorization bill, the Don&#039;t Ask, Don&#039;t Tell&quot; policy on gays and lesbians in the military, the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), and other military issues. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296891-1 2010-12-06T16:59:33Z

James Bullard talked about the Federal Reserve Bank&#039;s role in shoring up the U.S. economy. On November 3, 2010, the Federal Reserve announced that it would try to stimulate the economy by buying $600 billion in Treasury bills, seeking to prevent deflation. Critics are asking for a congressional oversight role in watching more closely the actions of the Federal Reserve. After the interview...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296758-1 2010-12-01T17:01:38Z

Former Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman talked about the future of the Republican Party, the 2012 campaign year, and the future and methods of campaign spending. Mr. Coleman&#039;s American Action Network spent $25.2 million in support of conservative candidates, second only to the Chamber of Commerce among outside groups in campaign spending. After the interview the reporters discussed his...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296684-1 2010-11-29T09:13:49Z

Representative James Clyburn talked about the role of the Democrats in the 112th Congress.Topics included working with the type of legislation he thinks can be passed, and working with Republicans. Representative Clyburn, the outgoing majority whip, was elected to the new position of assistant minority leader in the new Congress. After he left, the journalists discussed his responses to their...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296561-1 2010-11-18T15:04:49Z

Republican Majority Transition Team Chairman Greg Walden talked from Portland, Oregon about the preparations for transition to Republican leadership of the House of Representatives. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296450-1 2011-05-12T11:25:06Z

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement Director Michael Bromwich talked about the future of offshore drilling and energy development. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296340-1 2010-11-18T16:15:21Z

Bernie Buescher and Jennifer Brunner talked about election preparation for the Campaign 2010 vote, including early voting, Election Day voting, and how these states, which have several reportedly close races, might deal with any potential recounts.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296135-1 2010-11-18T16:16:20Z

Phil Angelides talked about the status of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission&#039;s examination of what led to the nation&#039;s economic situation. He also talked about possible recommendation of the commission&#039;s report, which is due for submission to the President and Congress in December 2010, and the role of regulators, institutions that are considered &quot;too big to fail,&quot;...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296041-1 2010-10-20T08:19:16Z

Sheila Bair talked about her views on the nation&#039;s mortgage and foreclosure situation, and how she thinks the FDIC should approach its new power, created by the Dodd-Frank financial regulation law, to seize and potentially dismantle financial institutions that are so troubled that they threaten stability of the financial system.<br /> <br /> Ms. Bair was one of the first officials to call...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295907-1 2010-10-20T08:19:45Z

Stephanie Schriock talked about the overall impact of women running for Congress and governorships in 2010, and the role of EMILY&#039;s List. Ms. Schriock succeeded Ellen Malcolm as president of Emily&#039;s List in February 2010. After the interview, the reporters discussed her responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295739-1 2011-11-27T19:26:18Z

Senator John Thune talked about the new kind of Senate he expects to emerge in 2010, the tactics used in the Senate this year by both Republicans and Democrats that frustrated the other party, what Republicans need to do in November to prepare for the 2012 presidential race, and his own thinking about whether he should run for president.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295633-1 2010-09-30T08:21:59Z

Wyoming Senator John Barrasso talked about the Republican agenda if the party wins more seats in the Senate, the role of conservatives and moderates in the Senate and the Republican party, tax cuts made during the George W. Bush presidency, and the new health care law. Senator Barrasso, who was elected Republican Conference Vice Chair the previous day, also talked about what is motivating...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295516-1 2010-09-20T09:34:51Z

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius talked about the new health care law, parts of which take effect on September 23, 2010. After the interview, the reporters discussed her responses with the host.<br /> <br /> Susan Heavey and Janet Adamy were the guest interviewers.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295413-1 2010-09-20T09:33:17Z

Assistant Treasury Secretary for Tax Policy Michael Mundaca talked about the tax proposals offered by President Obama during the week and what may happen with the Bush administration&#039;s tax cuts, which are due to expire this year. After the interview, the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295309-1 2010-09-20T09:37:48Z

Coast Guard Commandant Robert Papp talked about the U.S. Coast Guard&#039;s diverse missions, including its role coordinating the federal response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and its role during hurricane season. Admiral Papp became the commandant on May 25, 2010, succeeding Thad Allen. The Coast Guard became a division of the Homeland Security Department following the terrorist...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295118-1 2010-08-26T13:42:17Z

Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA) talked about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, its impact on U.S. energy policy, and other energy issues. Following the interview, the journalists discussed his answers with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295207-1 2010-09-03T14:10:08Z

Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN), the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, talked about foreign policy issues and the initiatives that President Obama would be taking in the next week. Topics included the August 31, 2010, deadline for the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraq and the speech the president would be making on that day, and the Middle East peace talks scheduled to...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295058-1 2010-10-27T16:36:24Z

Reporters Manu Raju and Sam Youngman talked about current major news events and the agenda for Congress and at the White House. They reacted to a video clip of President Obama talking the previous day about the proposal to build a mosque in Manhattan and to a video clip of Robert Gibbs at the August 11, 2010, White House press briefing being questioned about his recent interview with Mr. Youngman....

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294828-1 2010-08-13T14:04:43Z

Representative Kevin McCarthy talked about Republican strategy for winning more House seats in the 2010 campaign year and possibly becoming the majority party. Topics included possible Republican leaders, the future of House Speaker Pelosi, the tea party movement and the new Tea Party Caucus in Congress, and the forthcoming book by former President George W. Bush. Following the interview, the...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294967-1 2010-08-10T17:05:10Z

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka talked about the U.S. economy and jobs, their impact on the 2010 midterm election campaigns, and the labor movement&#039;s role in 2010 elections. On Friday, August 6, 2010, the Labor Department announced that the U.S. unemployment rate stayed at 9.5 percent in July and fewer jobs were created than were expected. Labor unions have been more selective with...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294736-1 2010-07-26T17:29:48Z

Senator Carl Levin, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, talked about U.S. military policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan, war spending, and other military issues. Topics included tolerance in the military and the state of the legislation to change the &quot;Don&#039;t Ask, Don&#039;t Tell&quot; policy. Senator Levin toured military operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan earlier in the month,...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294603-1 2010-07-21T15:33:35Z

Senator John Cornyn, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, talked about Republican strategy for winning more Senate seats in the 2010 campaign year. Topics included fund raising, the special election to replace the late Senator Byrd, and former President George W. Bush&#039;s forthcoming memoir. Following the interview, the journalists discussed his answers with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294425-1 2010-07-12T16:19:09Z

Representative Darrell Issa talked from San Diego about immigration issues in the U.S., Attorney General Eric Holder&#039;s lawsuit challenging Arizona&#039;s new immigration law, and other issues. Representative Issa has criticized the lawsuit, calling it &quot;disgraceful.&quot; The Arizona law is scheduled to go into effect July 29, 2010. Other topics included remarks made by Republican...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294346-1 2010-07-23T15:20:47Z

Senator Jeff Bingaman talked about the latest developments in passing energy and climate legislation, the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, offshore drilling and gas regulation, and other issues. Following the interview, the journalists discussed his answers with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294248-1 2011-11-27T19:25:20Z

Representative John Spratt talked about developing the budget. Congressional leaders plan on a one-year budget for the year, reportedly for a lesser amount than President Obama has requested. Following the interview, the journalists discussed his answers with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294105-1 2010-06-24T13:01:17Z

Senator Patrick Leahy talked about Senate confirmation hearings on Elena Kagan, nominated by President Obama to fill the opening on the Supreme Court that would be left by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. Hearings are to begin June 28, 2010. Topics included the scheduling of the hearing, how he prepares for a confirmation hearing, controversy over Elena Kagan&#039;s brief effort to...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294029-1 2010-06-17T15:09:31Z

Representative Spencer Bachus talked about the congressional conference committee&#039;s work on financial regulation legislation and how the bill may alter the financial community. Following the interview, the journalists discussed his answers with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293897-1 2010-06-07T11:19:51Z

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke by telephone from Iowa about rural economic issues and farm policy issues. Secretary Vilsack hosted a national &quot;summit&quot; on rural America the previous day in Missouri that was intended to spur a &quot;revitalizing&quot; of rural areas whose economies, populations, and educational levels have been lagging. After the interview the reporters discussed...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293766-1 2010-06-17T15:09:50Z

Senator Lamar Alexander, the Republican Conference chairman, talked about congressional handling of the major issues, what&#039;s ahead following the Memorial Day break, and the 2010 midterm elections. Topics included his relationship with President Obama and his sense that the administration does not want to work in a bipartisan way. After the interview, the reporters discussed his answers with...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293636-1 2010-06-17T15:10:04Z

Representative Chris Van Hollen talked about Democratic strategy and prospects for House races in 2010 elections. After the interview, the reporters discussed his answers with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293496-1 2010-07-09T11:21:39Z

Senator Judd Gregg talked from Capitol Hill about U.S. debt, federal spending, budget issues, and financial regulatory legislation being debated in the Senate. After the interview, the reporters discussed his answers with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293352-1 2010-05-12T11:12:42Z

Majority Whip Dick Durbin talked about Senate Democratic efforts to pass financial reform legislation and the Democrats&#039; record on legislation this session as they head into the 2010 midterm elections. Following the interview, the journalists discussed his answers with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293272-1 2010-05-03T10:48:40Z

Senator Mark Warner, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, talked about Senate efforts to develop financial regulation legislation. Topics included to efforts to re-impose a separation between commercial and investment banking, proposed procedures for liquidating large firms, the reaction against Wall Street by taxpayers, and the future of the legislation. Following the interview, the...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293153-1 2010-05-12T11:13:02Z

Representative Jerry Lewis talked about the year&#039;s congressional spending issues and the appropriations process, including the future of earmarks, and how to tackle the federal debt. Following the interview, the journalists discussed his answers with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293044-1 2010-05-12T11:13:16Z

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer talked by remote link from the Capitol about Democratic leadership priorities for Congress and prospects for any bipartisanship on legislation between now and the 2010 elections. Following the interview, the reporters in the studio discussed his answers with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292922-1 2010-05-04T14:50:46Z

Representative Brad Sherman, chair of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism and Nonproliferation, talked by remote link from Los Angeles, California, about the status of nuclear weapons in the world and U.S. nuclear weapons policy. On the previous day the U.S. and Russia signed an agreement to reduce their nuclear arsenals, but other nations have them or are believed to be developing them....

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292828-1 2010-05-12T11:13:32Z

Governor Mitch Daniels of Indiana talked about the health care bill&#039;s impact on states, and economic issues affecting states overall. Following the interview, the reporters discussed his answers with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292753-1 2010-05-12T11:13:44Z

Craig Fugate talked about the function, budget, and oversight of FEMA, (the Federal Emergency Management Agency), and how the agency has changed since Hurricane Katrina. After he left, the reporters discussed his answers with the host.<br /> <br /> FEMA was created in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter. After the September 11, 2011, attacks on New York and Washington, the agency in 2003 was absorbed...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292649-1 2010-05-12T11:13:58Z

Representative Luiz Gutierrez talked about immigration issues and legislation. Following the interview, the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292522-1 2010-05-12T11:14:10Z

Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Senator James Inhofe talked about federal spending, the health care debate, and climate change legislation. Following the interview, the reporters discussed his responses with the host.

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292402-1 2010-05-12T11:14:37Z

Karen Ignagni talked about the insurance industry&#039;s view of health care legislation and how the industry may be affected by the health care debate in Congress. She talked about the growing costs of health care in 2009 and congress not wanting to address the costs of health care in their legislation; the republican senator&#039;s growing opposition to the health legislation&#039;s likely...

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292274-1 2010-05-12T11:14:51Z

Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller talked about the future of jobs legislation, health care, and student loan legislation in Congress during the year. Topics included President Obama&#039;s health care summit that he attended the previous day. He also remarked on the report released the previous day by the House Ethics Committee admonishing House Ways and Means Committee Chairman...