Congressional Television: A Legislative History

by Ronald Garay

Using a format closely resembling a legislative history, Ronald Garay traces the progress of congressional television from its inception in 1922, when the first resolution seeking approval to broadcast House floor proceedings was introduced, to 1979, when legislation allowing that coverage was finally passed. Garay presents the major arguments that have been voiced, both inside and outside Congress, in support of or in opposition to televising congressional...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313237077
• ISBN13: 9780313237072
• Release Date: June 1984
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"