Veto the FCC's Big Media Handout

[Peter Farruggio <pfarr@cal.berkeley.edu>]

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> Congress can overturn the FCC's bad rules to further consolidate local media.
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> <http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=fyZjNcV5jD-VZ9vu8utX-Q..>Take Action Now
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> Now's your best chance to stop media consolidation in Texas.
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> The Senate introduced legislation earlier this week that would 
> reverse the Federal Communications Commission's decision to let the 
> nation's largest media companies swallow up more local and 
> independent news outlets.
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> Congress has just 60 legislative days to pass this bill. By acting 
> now, you can help make it happen:
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> <http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=sYOJzUTgsjgvyKi1Kbjhvg..>Veto the 
> FCC's Big Media Handout
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> We have Big Media to blame for local news that's steeped in 
> celebrity gossip, corporate hype and sensationalism. If the FCC gets 
> its way, you'll see your local news get even worse.
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> The FCC's decision further consolidates local media markets, taking 
> away the independence and diversity that comes from local ownership. 
> Simply put, this is a sweetheart deal for a handful of companies 
> that have been breaking media ownership rules for years with impunity.
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> In December, 200,000 people called on their senators to take action 
> against the FCC. The Senate has responded with a "resolution of 
> disapproval," (SJ Res. 28) a type of congressional veto that would 
> throw out the new rules. Now we need to get another 50,000 citizens 
> on the record supporting the Senate's action.
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> <http://free.convio.net/site/R?i=EKR5yqMwdm75sLzbqw_-Tw..>Tell Your 
> Friends: Veto Big Media
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> Companies like News Corp. and Sinclair already have shown their 
> willingness to abuse the public trust for political ends. During 
> this election year, when diverse, quality and unbiased information 
> is essential for voters, we cannot allow Big Media to silence even 
> more independent voices.
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> It's our turn to use our collective grassroots power to stop Big 
> Media and make sure that our airwaves are used to better serve the public.
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> Onward,
>
> Alexandra Russell
> Program Director
> Free Press
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> http://www.stopbigmedia.com/
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> P.S. Learn more about this important legislation at: 
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