Yes or No: Do Congressional Hearings Allow For Nuance? ANSWER THE QUESTION!!
Extreme Mortman · C-SPAN
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Show Notes
Ah, the "Yes or no" question. A staple of any congressional hearing.
Congressmen and Senators often demand witnesses quickly answer questions as yes or no.
They frequently cite time constraints -- perhaps after giving lengthy statements. But does "yes or no" provide Congress or the public deeper understanding, broader explanation, or even nuance?
In this episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly," hear some of the most remarkable "yes or no" exchanges from hearings we've covered.
Is this an episode of C-SPAN's "The Weekly" that any Congressional hearing junkie won't want to miss -- YES OR NO!
That one's easy. The answer: yes.
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