Pelosi denies CSPAN's request for cameras on House floor

recent past. Men acting like that should be captured imo.

controlled it... Assholes...

the rest actually address your post:

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CSPAN also was unable to convince the GOP of the same request in 1995.

"Every chance you get you have to ask...we want more access," Lamb told CNN.

It was turned down before?

They made that request repeatedly throught the years that the pukes controlled the House.

they were denied, also.

when they stopped letting CSpans cameras in?

Pay back is a mother, isn't it?

they haven't done that.

The issue is having unfettered, unedited coverage of the entire chamber, instead of the camera being trained only on the person talking at the podium as it is right now; along with presenting the votes as they go down, so the audience can see their rep's voting record as it's happening instead of waiting like they do now.

The letter to the thugs was written in 1995--if you can google it and find it, then post it.

I'm sure Speaker Pelosi made her decision in the best interests of the House.

Just like Hastart.

Best interests of the House?

What about the best interests of the American people? :shrug:

We need sunshine, and this decision is a cloud on the horizon.

Corporate America's business with camera's watching you.

Was on NPR yesterday. He talked about the deal making going on in corners on the House floor. He also mentioned Tom Delay saying when asked about the cameras under C-Span control "Like Hell They Will"

He's on the Board and not running the show according to an article posted here on DU a week or so ago. Susan Swain and one of the others is now in charge. Brian's on the Board but the article didn't say who else was on the Board ...and that was worrysome.

I'm sure he wants access but he shouldn't get it ...because RW will use it to hound Dems for every little "corner meeting" and we know the RW Think Tanks get alot of airtime on C-Span...so they are the ones who probably want the spy cam on the Dems.

but I imagine if one has time to "Google" it...they would find it.

because most of the time, whoever is speaking on the House floor is speaking to an empty room. The members just aren't there. She (and Speakers before her) don't want cameras on empty seats. It looks bad.

I wonder. I've tuned in to CSPAN plenty of times and seen Congressfolk speaking to empty seats. It's not like it's real hard to tell--is it, usually? (again, just based on my viewing experiences.)

and the public would be ticked off to see that so many in congress aren't doing their jobs! :grr:

politically, changing the rules would damage her -- but this is a change that The People needed in order to feel like the "new boss" isn't playing the same game as "the old boss."

sheesh.

On the one hand, the people feel like they should be able to see everything - so they know what's going on. I serve on a commission and our meetings are televised. I've seen that the TV 'spotlight' deters, distorts or waters down some discussions. In the House and the Senate, we know there are countless 'deals' and 'agreements' that take place off the floor. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm not sure the people would actually get the 'benefit' they think they will with constant coverage. To me, the best way to stay informed is to: (1) watch what is available on C-Span;(2) check on bills awaiting action and (3)read transcripts. Oh - and read DU!

of shady deals and corporate dominance in the People's House. Empty Seats in the House of Representatives? Where are they? In the hallways making deals with corporate lobbyists! We want streaming live video from every representatives' seat and podiums! We want to be able to see them individually and as a body! A government of, by, and for the People will not perish if we watch them like hawks! Get ready for your close-ups! We're zooming in on you! And we're PISSED!

the House Floor is virtually empty much of the time.

“America is a nation without a distinct criminal class...with the possible exception of Congress." - Mark Twain

...on the one hand, I'm all for transparent government and would welcome a more complete picture of the activities going on in the House, including the empty seats.

On the other hand, I don't trust that the corporate media will do a fair job. I'd like to believe that they'd go after Democrats and Republicans alike -- but recent experience puts the lie to that naive hope.

On balance, I think Nancy is right to retain control for now. Remember, this is how it has been since cameras were allowed in to the chamber, so why should our incoming Speaker cede control from the outset? It would very likely be used against her, to weaken her party and her Speakership. I'm willing to wait, and let our side see what they can do under existing rules. I don't need her to give up control just to prove a point.

Seemed like a good way to to contrast the governing styles of us vs. them. Perhaps she doesn't want to give up editing control....it certainly could be used as a political weapon if CSPAN was so inclined. Funny how the complaints register now but I never heard this when Republicans were controlling the House. Hopefully, "no" means "we need to negotiate what you can and can't do with your subjective control of the camera lens".

Me, me, me, me, me and don't forget it's all about me.