Rush bust-cam manufacturer not disclosed
By Martha Entwistle
Updated Tue June 5, 2012
You've probably heard that radio personality Rush Limbaugh has been memorialized in the Missouri state house with a bronze bust. Click here to see a photo.
Limbaugh was inducted into the “Hall of Famous Missourians” a couple of weeks ago in a closed-door ceremony, which, according to this AP report, had police posted at the door to prevent any disruption of the event.
Worried about vandalism of the bronze sculpture, the House spent $1,100 on a security camera to keep an eye on Rush's bust. While the Limbaugh statue was paid for with private funds, taxpayer funds were used for the camera.
There was an existing security camera in the state house rotunda, but Rush's is the only bust with its very own camera, according to the story.
Missouri House Clerk Adam Crumbliss, who signed off on the purchase, is quoted as saying that the Rush bust-cam is serving as a beta for possible future video purchases. He's quoted as saying that the House is considering installing cameras to broadcast its sessions live and the Rush bust-cam perfomance will help House leaders assess resolution and picture quality.
Curious about the manufacturer of the Rush bust-cam? About who installed the camera? I spoke with Missouri House communications director Trevor Fox last week, and he said he'd get back to me. Called him again today.
Will let you know when I get a call back.
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