In 2006, Brian Lamb sent a letter to Nancy Pelosi asking for increased video access inside the House of Representatives. She promptly declined. Lamb had asked in 1994 and received a similar answer. It appears the only bipartisan thing Democrats and Republicans in Congress can agree on is a non-transparent process. Last November Brian Lamb sent a letter to the new Speaker of the House asking again for more access.
My guess is the majority party doesn’t want the embarrassing nuts and bolts of legislation broadcast effectively on TV, but if Boehner is serious about restoring the House of Representatives back to the people accepting Brian Lamb’s proposal would be a step in the right direction. It would also be break from business as usual. It’s my sincere hope that Speaker Boehner honors Brian Lamb’s request.
[...] Dear Speaker Boehner… Thanks Speaker Boehner for confirming my cynicism. Embrace the change, same as the old change. The House GOP has followed the path of [...]