Seems they should Actually be Congressional Hearings

Wondering if Congressional Hearings would be enhanced by not allowing members nor those giving testimony to read prepared speeches.

Would like to see Congress consider two additional rules:
1) Keep separate time on members and those giving testimony. Promoting concise query rather than members using speeches on behalf of their own ego, party or agenda. No long winded narrative non-questions.
2) Allot twice as much time to those giving testimony than to the members of the Committee, thereby keeping with the basic definition of hearing, which means to listen. Listening to those to whom their is question, not to those whose purpose is to question.

These simple rules changes might not improve the quality of our representation, but it would certainly increase the efficiency of hearings. Who knows, this could be one small step toward increasing citizen interest and participation in government.