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| − | '''C-SPAN''' ('''C'''able-'''S'''atellite '''P'''ublic '''A'''ffairs '''N'''etwork) is a cable television network. It airs nonstop coverage of various political proceedings and offers live footage of the [[U.S. Senate]] and [[House of Representatives]]. There are currently 3 active CSPAN networks—CSPAN, CSPAN2, and CSPAN3—as well as a radio network and web resources. | + | '''C-SPAN''' ('''C'''able-'''S'''atellite '''P'''ublic '''A'''ffairs '''N'''etwork) is a cable television network. |
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| | + | The costs to keep C-SPAN on the air are paid for by cable and satellite networks (thus the name). |
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| | + | Its main showings are live coverage of proceedings of the [[United States House of Representatives]] (broadcast on CSPAN, its original channel) and the [[United States Senate]] (broadcast on CSPAN2). When not in session it airs coverage of political events such as Presidential speeches and Congressional committee hearings. |
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| | + | In addition to the two channels mentioned above CSPAN operates a third network —CSPAN3—as well as a radio network and web resources. |
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| | + | On those times when it allows call-ins on a subject CSPAN operates three separate phone lines: one for Democrats, one for Republicans, and one for Independents. |
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