The U.S. Supreme Court rejected C-SPAN’s request to broadcast its March 26-28 hearing on the federal healthcare law but will allow the media same-day audio transcripts.
“Every American should have the opportunity to see and hear this landmark case as it plays out, not just the select few allowed in the courtroom. The health care reform law has ramifications for the entire country. Video coverage would help with the public’s understanding of not only the controversial new law, but also the American judicial system,” said Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa).
From Broadcasting & Cable, March1, 2012, by John Eggerton.