C-SPAN
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Media and Broadcasting
| Stands for | Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
C-SPAN stands for Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, a media and broadcasting abbreviation.
American nonprofit network that broadcasts US House and Senate proceedings, congressional hearings and public affairs programs without commentary. It is funded by the cable and satellite industry, not the government.
Example: C-SPAN showed the entire House vote live.
Usage notes
Founded by Brian Lamb and launched on March 19, 1979, with live coverage of the House of Representatives. C-SPAN2 began covering the Senate in 1986. Its morning call-in program, Washington Journal, has aired since 1995.
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