The Drive to Televise House Floor Debates
2004-03-19T14:30:50-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNWMxXC8yMDA0MDMxOTE0MzEyNjAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==On the twentieth anniversary of C-SPAN, participants spoke about the years-long struggle to televise proceedings on the floor of the House, the formation and early years of C-SPAN, and the growth of the cable industry. They said that C-SPAN had become a uniquely American institution because it promoted freedom and individuality. They said that because it allows the government and citizens to freely convey information without any government control, it has created a medium which allows individuals to form their own opinions. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
On the twentieth anniversary of C-SPAN, participants spoke about the years-long struggle to televise proceedings on the floor of the House, … read more
On the twentieth anniversary of C-SPAN, participants spoke about the years-long struggle to televise proceedings on the floor of the House, the formation and early years of C-SPAN, and the growth of the cable industry. They said that C-SPAN had become a uniquely American institution because it promoted freedom and individuality. They said that because it allows the government and citizens to freely convey information without any government control, it has created a medium which allows individuals to form their own opinions. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience. close
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