C-SPAN, The Cable TV Channel

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to C-SPAN, a second channel, C-SPAN2
has also been created. C-SPAN2 is committed to providing live and uncut
coverage of the U.S. Senate when it is in session. C-SPAN2 continues the
tradition of the original channel by giving an even wider unfiltered and
unplugged view of our government in action. In addition to video, C-SPAN also
has 2 different audio networks that broadcast international and American
political content, unfiltered and uncut. Also, C-SPAN has moved into the
computer world and has established a homepage to provide information to people
about its services, as well as receive feedback from viewers via email. One of
the most unique aspects of C-SPAN is that all of its services are offered
totally commercial free. C-SPAN is paid for by cable and satellite operators
who each pay a per-subscriber fee to C-SPAN when the channels are carried on
their cable systems. C-SPAN does sell merchandise bearing its logo, such as
coffee mugs, T-shirts, and hats, however these are ...

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public policy issue of the day. From the President speaking in the
White House to a State Department hearing on an important issue, a range of
events are covered in their entirety. "American Perspectives" is labeled as a
"special public affairs program"3 that presents special events and speeches.
This program airs only on the weekends. Past programs have included a lecture
series on U.S. presidents, a James Carville and William Safire debate, and a
look at the Library of Congress' famous Lincoln papers. "America and the
Courts" covers the inner workings of the federal judiciary. This program offers
court coverage as well as speeches and appearances by Supreme Court ...

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