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Post by AustinHoya03 on Dec 15, 2006 14:55:37 GMT -5
How do the political geeks on the board feel about this? On one hand, I wouldn't mind a little change, particularly when it comes to the "voting screen," but on the other hand "individual reaction shots" and related gimmicks really aren't necessary -- and would give C-SPAN a slight window to add its own spin. www.thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/121306/cspan.html |
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TigerHoya
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Post by TigerHoya on Dec 15, 2006 15:29:57 GMT -5
Havent read the article or other articles, but I do remember when Congressional leaders, like Tip O'Neill used to try to stop them from showing empty chamber shots while someone was speaking - not sure if it was during Special Orders and 1 Minutes or regular late night sessions.
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Post by nychoya3 on Dec 15, 2006 21:41:57 GMT -5
This strikes me as a common sense reform - particularly the inclusion of individual votes. One can see it in the House chamber, and it's obviously something people have a right to know. What small universe of people that is out there watching on CSPAN should get the same chance. I'd also support commentary, even just little writen commentary, telling people in plain english, what they're voting on. You often have votes on rules, or motions to recommit, that are pretty inpenetrable to your average Americans.
As for showing empty chambers...whatever. It's not going to make for interesting television, that's for sure.
Pelosi is on a reforming role - what with forgoing earmarks for 2007, lobbying reforms, and promises of more open rules. This is a continuation of that, and I like it.
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