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The FCC's Kevin Martin wants to make quick work of media ownership limits.
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It's rare for media reform issues to make the front page... but they did
today.
This morning, the New York Times revealed that FCC Chairman Kevin Martin
is rushing through a plan to rewrite media ownership rules, letting the biggest
media companies control even more local outlets. And he's doing it without
giving the public a chance to respond. The
rules could take effect as early as December.
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Congress to stop the FCC before it's too late
It's outrageous that Martin would try to pull a fast one on Americans.
Fortunately, some members of Congress are fighting back. Sen. Byron Dorgan of
The FCC tried to do this in 2003, and nearly 3 million people rose up to
say no. Our protest forced Congress and the courts to reject the FCC's
decision.
But despite overwhelming public opposition, Chairman Martin is trying to
sneak through this massive giveaway before the Bush administration leaves
office. We can put a stop to Martin's secret plan by reminding your elected
officials that they must hold the FCC accountable.
Don't
let Martin get away with rewriting the rules:
Demand that Congress hold the FCC accountable
We don't have much time — we need Congress to act now before it's
too late. Don't make Sen. Dorgan carry the wood all alone.
Onward,
Alexandra Russell
Program Director
Free Press
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