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Editorial
February 23, 1796
Gazette Of The United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Editorial defends the publication of congressional debates in newspapers like the Gazette of the United States, opposing a resolution by Virginia's Mr. Heath that would restrict reporter access to the House floor. It notes the practice began seven years ago under the Constitution with no misrepresentations, asserting the public's right to such information.
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The resolution introduced into the House of Representatives by Mr. Heath, one of the members from Virginia, would not, if adopted, prevent congressional intelligence from being published in the Gazettes. The publication of sketches of the debates in the Gazette of the United States, commenced with the government under the present constitution. During the first session, the reporter took his stand in the gallery—At the instance of some of the members he was indulged with a desk on the floor of the House.
It is now seven years since the business began, and no charge of wilful misrepresentation has ever been made.
If the resolution is adopted, of which there is not the smallest probability, the reporter will have to take his stand in the gallery; for the Right, of conveying congressional information to the people can not be denied, and will not be relinquished.
It is now seven years since the business began, and no charge of wilful misrepresentation has ever been made.
If the resolution is adopted, of which there is not the smallest probability, the reporter will have to take his stand in the gallery; for the Right, of conveying congressional information to the people can not be denied, and will not be relinquished.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Congressional Debates
Press Freedom
Reporter Access
House Resolution
Public Information
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Heath
House Of Representatives
Gazette Of The United States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Publishing Congressional Debates
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Reporter Access And Public Right To Information
Key Figures
Mr. Heath
House Of Representatives
Gazette Of The United States
Key Arguments
Publication Of Debates Began With The Current Constitution
Reporter Initially In Gallery, Later Given Desk On Floor
Seven Years Without Charges Of Misrepresentation
Resolution Unlikely To Pass
Right To Convey Congressional Information To The People Cannot Be Denied