Rep. Markey Films from the Chair's Seat

First ever YouTube video of a congressional hearing from the Chairman's point of view. Filmed by Congressman Ed Markey, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Telecom and the Internet, during a hearing on the Future of Video. YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley testified at this hearing.

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News & Politics

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• ed
• markey
• congress
• hearing

[LsBaba]

I like this guy :)

[kostea13]

very goos ideea and a GREAT MAN A GREAT IDEEA

[mongobobo]

This guy wanted, back in 1992, to have more transparency in regards to derivatives, whilst Greenspan wanted none of it. Had congress only listened to Markey we may not be in the financial ruin we are currently experiencing.

[freddereau]

All the Republicans expect for one that Rep. Markey said hello to skipped the hearing. Afterall, Republicans don't believe in government why should they participate in governance?

[TDanza8]

MMM that was full of protein.

[dalasv]

Sweet rip on SLC, Markey!

[showtime271]

Fairly normal, members jet in to ask their questions and then go take of whatever else is on the agenda. I'm guessing they all keep a staff member there to brief them on the happenings

[praxius2002]

Great idea, and funny! It provokes a question though. Why were there so many empty committee seats? Who was absent, or is that committee a small one? Anyone??

[cleary4]

Lighten up, you have to realize this guy remembers when typewriters were useful. His point is valid, even he can make a video for you tube. He never claims to aspire to be a photojournalist, but it's nice if he wants to advocate for them in his role as representative.

[editczar]

Not a bad idea -- but not a great idea. If you are going to do smoothing of this nature learn how to shot. Understand the basics of photojournalism. What you are doing is photojournalism -- learn the basics of shooting video 101.