Senate televized coverage debated as Mathias backs hearings
Sen Charles Mathias Jr raises live TV coverage of all Senate proceedings amid hearings that draw strong support from witnesses except Sen John Warner who questions propriety. Baker argues for reform while Warner presses for House comparison and public informing precedent.
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Call for Careful Study of Expanded Floor Coverage
Mathias urges the committee to study the technical, institutional, and cost considerations of broader broadcast coverage of floor proceedings. He asks for a thoughtful and unbiased exploration of the facts to guide a decision. He notes previous opinions were shaped by changing circumstances and days.
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