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H. J. Res. 79:
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to...
110th Congress

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2007-2008

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedMar 13, 2008
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Not Yet Occurred: Reported by Committee(did not occur)
Not Yet Occurred: House Vote(did not occur)
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote(did not occur)
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Last Action:
Mar 13, 2008: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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