Senate gets digital update to assist John Fetterman as he recovers from stroke
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The Senate installed closed-caption technology for freshman Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., to aid him while he recovers from a life-threatening stroke that hinders his ability to process and communicate speech.
Fetterman's team coordinated with the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services as he took office in January to install the technology at his desk in the Senate chamber, according to Time magazine. The installed technology will allow Fetterman to read typed closed-captions as individuals speak.
The technology will also assist Fetterman as he delivers speeches on the floor, which has strict rules prohibiting members from using certain technologies, including the use of cellphones. There will be a similar desk stand with the closed-caption tech he can place on the Senate dais when he presides over the body, as well.
The wired screens in the Senate chamber will be able to operate with or without Wi-Fi as closed-captions are manually typed out for him by professional broadcast captioners. He will also able to utilize the technology as he sits and stands.
Fetterman used closed-caption technology on the campaign trail and won one of the most closely contested Senate races in November 2022.
He suffered the life-threatening stroke in May, and held limited public appearances as he recovered. He used a closed-caption system during an interview with NBC interview following his stroke, as well as in his debate, where the then-candidate struggled to speak clearly and process questions.
Fetterman did not release his full medical records as he promised on the campaign trail.
Fetterman defeated Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz by 5% in the 2022 Senate election in Pennsylvania, according to Fox News election data.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/senate-gets-digita...49853.html
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"He should have dropped out of the race until he was fully recovered. There is no way this man can have an intelligible debate on the floor and comprehend what is going on. Sad state of our country that voters saw him as the best option to represent them. "
"Fetterman defeated Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz by 5% in the 2022 Senate election in Pennsylvania, according to Fox News election data."
"I am neither a democrat or a republican. I don't care for either party. In my opinion, one does too much. The other too little. But this last election was embarrassing for our nation. People like this man, the liar from New York, the amount of politicians that won office again. Embarrassing."
"After the digital update they will have to teach him to read and speak coherently!"
"Boggles the mind. His election shows how malleable the sheep are."
"I feel sorry for the people who didn't vote for this train wreck."
"Wow. Bravo PA! Dementia Joe and Fetterslob? What a great combo."
"He will be a fine democrat. Do and say what's told to him and vote party line. That's all a democrat representative needs."
"Makes my kitchen sponge seem like a guru."
"Congrats PA, this is the face of your state for 6 years if he lives that long."
"If you need to have “closed captioning” to assist your day to day living, you shouldn’t be in a government position. I don’t care what party you support this guy shouldn’t be in office"
"He will be Biden's running mate in 2024. That is a no brainer."
"I stand uh uh I don’t stand. Uh uh I stand. Uh that’s where I stand. US Senator."
Placed Mess:
The Senate installed closed-caption technology for freshman Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., to aid him while he recovers from a life-threatening stroke that hinders his ability to process and communicate speech.
Fetterman's team coordinated with the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services as he took office in January to install the technology at his desk in the Senate chamber, according to Time magazine. The installed technology will allow Fetterman to read typed closed-captions as individuals speak.
The technology will also assist Fetterman as he delivers speeches on the floor, which has strict rules prohibiting members from using certain technologies, including the use of cellphones. There will be a similar desk stand with the closed-caption tech he can place on the Senate dais when he presides over the body, as well.
The wired screens in the Senate chamber will be able to operate with or without Wi-Fi as closed-captions are manually typed out for him by professional broadcast captioners. He will also able to utilize the technology as he sits and stands.
Fetterman used closed-caption technology on the campaign trail and won one of the most closely contested Senate races in November 2022.
He suffered the life-threatening stroke in May, and held limited public appearances as he recovered. He used a closed-caption system during an interview with NBC interview following his stroke, as well as in his debate, where the then-candidate struggled to speak clearly and process questions.
Fetterman did not release his full medical records as he promised on the campaign trail.
Fetterman defeated Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz by 5% in the 2022 Senate election in Pennsylvania, according to Fox News election data.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/senate-gets-digita...49853.html
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"He should have dropped out of the race until he was fully recovered. There is no way this man can have an intelligible debate on the floor and comprehend what is going on. Sad state of our country that voters saw him as the best option to represent them. "
"Fetterman defeated Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz by 5% in the 2022 Senate election in Pennsylvania, according to Fox News election data."
"I am neither a democrat or a republican. I don't care for either party. In my opinion, one does too much. The other too little. But this last election was embarrassing for our nation. People like this man, the liar from New York, the amount of politicians that won office again. Embarrassing."
"After the digital update they will have to teach him to read and speak coherently!"
"Boggles the mind. His election shows how malleable the sheep are."
"I feel sorry for the people who didn't vote for this train wreck."
"Wow. Bravo PA! Dementia Joe and Fetterslob? What a great combo."
"He will be a fine democrat. Do and say what's told to him and vote party line. That's all a democrat representative needs."
"Makes my kitchen sponge seem like a guru."
"Congrats PA, this is the face of your state for 6 years if he lives that long."
"If you need to have “closed captioning” to assist your day to day living, you shouldn’t be in a government position. I don’t care what party you support this guy shouldn’t be in office"
"He will be Biden's running mate in 2024. That is a no brainer."
"I stand uh uh I don’t stand. Uh uh I stand. Uh that’s where I stand. US Senator."
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