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deminks

(11,014 posts)
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 02:48 PM Jun 2016

Shame on Speaker Ryan for cutting the CSPAN coverage of the sit-in

But that would imply that he or any other GOPer had conscience enough to feel shame.

Cameras go dark during House Democrats' sit-in

http://thehill.com/policy/technology/284454-cameras-go-dark-during-house-democatic-sit-in

Cameras covering the House floor were turned off on Wednesday as Democrats staged a sit-in to try to force a vote on gun control legislation.

House Republicans control the House and the cameras that feed C-SPAN, and said they would be kept off until the House was back in session.

As House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) was speaking, presiding officer Rep. Ted Poe (R) gaveled the House out of session. The cameras quickly turned off.

"The gentleman's time has expired. Pursuant to clause 12-A of rule 1, the chair declares the House [in recess] until the hour of 12 noon," Poe said.

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Shame on Speaker Ryan for cutting the CSPAN coverage of the sit-in (Original Post) deminks Jun 2016 OP
I detect a real substantive difference between Democrats and Republicans Hekate Jun 2016 #1
Can't stop progress malaise Jun 2016 #2
Curious. . . StrayKat Jun 2016 #3
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