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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsShame 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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Hekate
(100,133 posts)malaise
(294,176 posts)StrayKat
(570 posts)Why did the did the Dems start the sit-in while the Congress was not in session yet?
