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Reid Calls Fairness Doctrine a ‘Ghost that Doesn’t Exist’ - But it does!
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March 11th 09, 02:28 AM posted to alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,rec.radio.shortwave,alt.news-media
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Reid Calls Fairness Doctrine a ŒGhost that Doesn¹t Exist¹ - But it does!
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On Feb. 26 Sen. Jim DeMint (D-Calif.) proposed an amendment to the
D.C. Voting Rights Act that would permanently ban reimplementation of
the Fairness Doctrine. The amendment passed 87-11. Reid voted for the
amendment.
Minutes before the amendment passed the Senate, however, Senate
Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) proposed a separate
amendment that says ³certain affirmative actions² are ³required² of
the FCC, including ³actions to encourage and promote diversity in
communication media ownership and to ensure that broadcast station
licenses are used in the public interest.² This amendment also passed,
on a vote of 57-41.
Reid also voted for the Durbin amendment.
The amendment¹s language is viewed by many conservative media experts
as a means to regulate conservative talk radio, particularly popular
programs such as the ³Rush Limbaugh Show² and the ³Sean Hannity Show,²
among many others.
http://www.cnsnews.com/public/conten...x?RsrcID=44808
They may call it something else but be prepared to have that doctrine
shoved down your throat one way or the other.
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