From big media watchdogs stopbigmedia.com:
Today, the Federal Communications Commission voted to remove the longstanding “newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership” ban that prohibits a local newspaper from owning a broadcast station in the same market. When the Commission voted today, 3-to-2 along party lines, they did so in spite of enormous public pressure and stern warnings from Congress.
But that’s not all. In a series of late night revisions to his rule, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin fattened his holiday gift to Big Media by granting permanent waivers to companies across the country who have been in breach of the cross-ownership ban for years. Already ignoring the millions who have spoken up against media consolidation, this last-minute immunity for Big Media is a slap in the face to the American people. Read More
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Their listening sessions were obviously a sham. In every city, the message was loud and clear-- no consolidation.
The FCC just flipped us the big bird. Just another "independent commision" bought by the highest bidders.
How do we stop it?
I thought the answer to every question ending in "how do we stop it" was Ron Paul?
But seriously, there is clearly something wrong with the way FCC operates and Commissioners are selected. If they had half a brain between them they would act with restraint when giving big media these christmas presents, because eventually there will be backlash. Even now, some congresspeople are rather unhappy. Not that I trust them to do anything about it yet, but some wheels are already in motion.
"When the Commission voted today, 3-to-2 along party lines, they did so in spite of enormous public pressure and stern warnings from Congress."
Warnings mean nothing unless follwed up with action. The FCC is an independent government agency responsible to Congress.
Take a moment and e-mail our representative, Congressman Tom Petri and demand a reversal of the FCC's decision.
http://petri.house.gov/
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