Archive for July 15th, 2009

One GOP friend would rather not talk politics
Tri-Town News, NJ
"I get so upset about this Fairness Doctrine thing that I think it may be better if we avoid discussing politics altogether," he said. "Things have gotten so raw and intense that for the first time in my life, I don't want to talk about politics.

Original post by the fairness doctrine - Google News

FCC picks Clyburn, Baker differ on Net neutrality
InternetNews.com, NY
One issue where the two agreed in full and didn't equivocate in the slightest concerned the Fairness Doctrine, the precept that broadcasters have to present both sides of an issue. The Fairness Doctrine was abandoned in the 1980s, but some Republicans

Original post by the fairness doctrine - Google News

Stealth Congress-Obama scheme while all eyes on Sotomayor
Examiner.com
The stealth Congress is also pushing to control the content of local broadcasters on radio–a 'Fairness Doctrine' without actually bringing back the Fairness Doctrine. This scheme focuses on local monitors of broadcasters under the watchful eye of FCC.

Original post by the fairness doctrine - Google News

FCC Nominees Tamp Down 'Fairness Doctrine' Reinstatement
NASDAQ, New York
By Fawn Johnson, Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Two nominees for slots on the Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday that they wouldn't support a return of the defunct " Fairness Doctrine" rule for broadcasters.
Who Else Needs a Bailout? FOXNews
US FCC nominees say they're committed to competition Reuters
all 12 news articles

Original post by the fairness doctrine - Google News


Examiner.com
House Committee Rejects Fairness Doctrine Ban
Streaming Magazine, FL
The bill, which would have blocked the FCC from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine or enacting proposed localism regulations for the next fiscal year, was introduced as an amendment to the Financial Services Appropriations Bill by Pence and Rep.
Walden introduces legislation to block Fairness Doctrine KDRV
Fairness Doctrine Still Being Debated 22 Years Later 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis
Amendment Would Prevent FCC From Reinstating Fairness Doctrine Or Gather.com
CitizenLink - Big Hollywood
all 6 news articles

Original post by the fairness doctrine - Google News

Unreal: Broadcaster Freedom Amendment Defeated
Big Hollywood, CA
The amendment would have prevented any form of the Fairness Doctrine from returning, including the new Fairness Doctrine disguised in localism rules and programming advisory boards for radio stations. Plain and simple, this is censorship.

Original post by the fairness doctrine - Google News


Examiner.com
Walden introduces legislation to block Fairness Doctrine
KDRV, OR
The legislation is meant defend the first amendment rights of broadcasters by blocking the Federal Communications Commission from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine, a regulation that was introduced in 1949 and abolished in 1987.
Fairness Doctrine Still Being Debated 22 Years Later 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis
Amendment Would Prevent FCC From Reinstating Fairness Doctrine Or Gather.com
Call to Action: Help Stop Unfair 'Fairness Doctrine' CitizenLink
Examiner.com
all 5 news articles

Original post by the fairness doctrine - Google News