The Impact of Television on Congress

Walter Oleszek of the Congressional Research Service described how televising the House and Senate proceedings began. The panelists talked a… read more

Walter Oleszek of the Congressional Research Service described how televising the House and Senate proceedings began. The panelists talked about the advantages and disadvantages of televising Congress and the impact on the television audience. They also talked about the effect of televising the Congress on the behavior of the congressmen themselves. They took questions from the audience. close

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The Impact of Television on Congress

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Program ID:
121915-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 19, 1999 | 3:09pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Mar 23, 1999 | 3:55am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Mar 19, 1999 | 3:09pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 20, 1999 | 5:03am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 23, 1999 | 3:55am EST | C-SPAN 2
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