Journalists Arrested At Hearing By Order Of House Republicans

[J.E.D]

Those freedom-loving GOP patriots sure have a funny way of respecting free speech

'Gasland' Journalists Arrested At Hearing By Order Of House Republicans (UPDATES)

WASHINGTON -- In a stunning break with First Amendment policy, House Republicans directed Capitol Hill police to detain a highly regarded documentary crew that was attempting to film a Wednesday hearing on a controversial natural gas procurement practice. Initial reports from sources suggested that an ABC News camera was also prevented from taping the hearing; ABC has since denied that they sent a crew to the hearing.

Josh Fox, director of the Academy Award-nominated documentary "Gasland" was taken into custody by Capitol Hill police this morning, along with his crew, after Republicans objected to their presence, according to Democratic sources present at the hearing. The meeting of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment had been taking place in room 2318 of the Rayburn building.

Fox apparently had applied for credentialing the day before the hearing but had been unable to obtain official permission to film. He had asked a credentialed film crew to tape the proceedings on his behalf but was informed that this was not permitted.

Nevertheless, turning away journalists is extremely rare on Capitol Hill. The rules requiring pre-approval for film crews are designed to prevent hearings from being disrupted by hordes of camera operators. That was not the case for this hearing. Only two cameras requested entrance to the event, which was not crowded.

"I was chair of the Subcommittee for four years, and we frequently had people show up the day of a hearing to film," Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.) told HuffPost. "We asked for their name, but they were told if they would not disrupt the hearing, they were free to record. A couple of times staff said, 'You're getting in the way, don't stand there,' but other than that, I do not ever recall anything like this. We certainly never turned anyone away for not providing 24 hours' notice."

 

[Dr Grump]

Ah, America the free....

 

[Conservative]

Those freedom-loving GOP patriots sure have a funny way of respecting free speech

'Gasland' Journalists Arrested At Hearing By Order Of House Republicans (UPDATES)

WASHINGTON -- In a stunning break with First Amendment policy, House Republicans directed Capitol Hill police to detain a highly regarded documentary crew that was attempting to film a Wednesday hearing on a controversial natural gas procurement practice. Initial reports from sources suggested that an ABC News camera was also prevented from taping the hearing; ABC has since denied that they sent a crew to the hearing.

Josh Fox, director of the Academy Award-nominated documentary "Gasland" was taken into custody by Capitol Hill police this morning, along with his crew, after Republicans objected to their presence, according to Democratic sources present at the hearing. The meeting of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment had been taking place in room 2318 of the Rayburn building.

Fox apparently had applied for credentialing the day before the hearing but had been unable to obtain official permission to film. He had asked a credentialed film crew to tape the proceedings on his behalf but was informed that this was not permitted.

Nevertheless, turning away journalists is extremely rare on Capitol Hill. The rules requiring pre-approval for film crews are designed to prevent hearings from being disrupted by hordes of camera operators. That was not the case for this hearing. Only two cameras requested entrance to the event, which was not crowded.

"I was chair of the Subcommittee for four years, and we frequently had people show up the day of a hearing to film," Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.) told HuffPost. "We asked for their name, but they were told if they would not disrupt the hearing, they were free to record. A couple of times staff said, 'You're getting in the way, don't stand there,' but other than that, I do not ever recall anything like this. We certainly never turned anyone away for not providing 24 hours' notice."

So, 'objecting to their presence' is the same as 'lock them up and throw away the key' to you?

Putz.

 

[J.E.D]

Those freedom-loving GOP patriots sure have a funny way of respecting free speech

'Gasland' Journalists Arrested At Hearing By Order Of House Republicans (UPDATES)

WASHINGTON -- In a stunning break with First Amendment policy, House Republicans directed Capitol Hill police to detain a highly regarded documentary crew that was attempting to film a Wednesday hearing on a controversial natural gas procurement practice. Initial reports from sources suggested that an ABC News camera was also prevented from taping the hearing; ABC has since denied that they sent a crew to the hearing.

Josh Fox, director of the Academy Award-nominated documentary "Gasland" was taken into custody by Capitol Hill police this morning, along with his crew, after Republicans objected to their presence, according to Democratic sources present at the hearing. The meeting of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment had been taking place in room 2318 of the Rayburn building.

Fox apparently had applied for credentialing the day before the hearing but had been unable to obtain official permission to film. He had asked a credentialed film crew to tape the proceedings on his behalf but was informed that this was not permitted.

Nevertheless, turning away journalists is extremely rare on Capitol Hill. The rules requiring pre-approval for film crews are designed to prevent hearings from being disrupted by hordes of camera operators. That was not the case for this hearing. Only two cameras requested entrance to the event, which was not crowded.

"I was chair of the Subcommittee for four years, and we frequently had people show up the day of a hearing to film," Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.) told HuffPost. "We asked for their name, but they were told if they would not disrupt the hearing, they were free to record. A couple of times staff said, 'You're getting in the way, don't stand there,' but other than that, I do not ever recall anything like this. We certainly never turned anyone away for not providing 24 hours' notice."

So, 'objecting to their presence' is the same as 'lock them up and throw away the key' to you?

Putz.

What are you blathering about, dick-lips? He was ARRESTED. Learn how to read.

 

[Conservative]

Those freedom-loving GOP patriots sure have a funny way of respecting free speech

So, 'objecting to their presence' is the same as 'lock them up and throw away the key' to you?

Putz.

What are you blathering about, dick-lips? He was ARRESTED. Learn how to read.

moron.. you claimed it was on the orders of Republicans. The Republicans 'objected to his presence'. They did NOT order his arrest. Unless of course you can produce evidence from the Capital Police stating they WERE ordered by the Republicans.

 

[Stephanie]

More damned dishonestly by the left and Hufferpost..the Guy wasn't a Journalist.

Fox apparently had applied for credentialing the day before the hearing but had been unable to obtain official permission to film. He had asked a credentialed film crew to tape the proceedings on his behalf but was informed that this was not permitted.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

He was arresred for "unlawful entry".

So fucking what?

Next.

 

[J.E.D]

So, 'objecting to their presence' is the same as 'lock them up and throw away the key' to you?

Putz.

What are you blathering about, dick-lips? He was ARRESTED. Learn how to read.

moron.. you claimed it was on the orders of Republicans. The Republicans 'objected to his presence'. They did NOT order his arrest. Unless of course you can produce evidence from the Capital Police stating they WERE ordered by the Republicans.

Damn, you're a desperate little troll.

From the OP, twit.

House Republicans directed Capitol Hill police to detain a highly regarded documentary crew that was attempting to film a Wednesday hearing on a controversial natural gas procurement practice.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

It's a Huff 'n Puff piece.. 'nuff said.

 

[J.E.D]

More damned dishonestly by the left and Hufferpost..the Guy wasn't a Journalist.

Fox apparently had applied for credentialing the day before the hearing but had been unable to obtain official permission to film. He had asked a credentialed film crew to tape the proceedings on his behalf but was informed that this was not permitted.

Nowhere in that quote does it say that he isn't a journalist. Not that that should matter

 

[J.E.D]

He was arresred for "unlawful entry".

So fucking what?

Next.

So, now cons are against free speech rights. This is a strange world we're living in.

 

[Stephanie]

What are you blathering about, dick-lips? He was ARRESTED. Learn how to read.

moron.. you claimed it was on the orders of Republicans. The Republicans 'objected to his presence'. They did NOT order his arrest. Unless of course you can produce evidence from the Capital Police stating they WERE ordered by the Republicans.

Damn, you're a desperate little troll.

From the OP, twit.

House Republicans directed Capitol Hill police to detain a highly regarded documentary crew that was attempting to film a Wednesday hearing on a controversial natural gas procurement practice.

no, you are the troll...you said he was a JOURANLIST.

documentary crew

 

[Stephanie]

Guess how this would of been written if it had been James O'keefe and Democrats.

Hufferpost is not to be taken seriously folks...

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

More damned dishonestly by the left and Hufferpost..the Guy wasn't a Journalist.

Fox apparently had applied for credentialing the day before the hearing but had been unable to obtain official permission to film. He had asked a credentialed film crew to tape the proceedings on his behalf but was informed that this was not permitted.

Nowhere in that quote does it say that he isn't a journalist. Not that that should matter

So, if it doesn't say he isn't, then he is?

It doesn't say he's not a goat-fucker, so he must be a goat-fucker.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

He was arresred for "unlawful entry".

So fucking what?

Next.

So, now cons are against free speech rights. This is a strange world we're living in.

Free speech rights don't entitle you to go wherever, whenever the fuck you want. Good grief, grow up.

 

[Stephanie]

You want to see Free Speech rights...just try and bring your camera crew UNINVIDED into my home..

you'll see speech that will make your hair curl...

this thread and Huffingpost are a JOKE

 

[J.E.D]

He was arresred for "unlawful entry".

So fucking what?

Next.

So, now cons are against free speech rights. This is a strange world we're living in.

Free speech rights don't entitle you to go wherever, whenever the fuck you want. Good grief, grow up.

It's a hearing open to the public. Get a fucking education.

 

[Stephanie]

So, now cons are against free speech rights. This is a strange world we're living in.

Free speech rights don't entitle you to go wherever, whenever the fuck you want. Good grief, grow up.

It's a hearing open to the public. Get a fucking education.

the I guess he should of left the CAMERA CREW at home, eh.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

So, now cons are against free speech rights. This is a strange world we're living in.

Free speech rights don't entitle you to go wherever, whenever the fuck you want. Good grief, grow up.

It's a hearing open to the public. Get a fucking education.

From your own citations:

Regulations only govern the use of cameras.

He didn't have a permit... and nowhere does it prove that "republ;icans" ordered his arrest.

Good Lord Nancy... get you panties out of a wad.

 

[J.E.D]

Free speech rights don't entitle you to go wherever, whenever the fuck you want. Good grief, grow up.

It's a hearing open to the public. Get a fucking education.

the I guess he should of left the CAMERA CREW at home, eh.