S. 34: | Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 |
111th Congress 2009-2010 |
A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.
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Full Text | Status: |  | Introduced | Jan 6, 2009 | | Reported by Committee | Jan 7, 2009 |  | Senate Vote | ... | | House Vote | ... | | Signed by President | ... |
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[Last Updated: Jan 6, 2010 6:43AM] | Last Action: | Jan 7, 2009:
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12. | Related: | See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms
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Jun 2, 2009 6:47 PM - Is this Bill to take the place of the old Fairness Doctrine? -
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No, the Fairness Doctrine regulated broadcasters to give 100% equal airtime to opposing views. This bill if passed and signed would prevent any form of the old fairness doctrine from being re-established. This is my understanding of the bill. |
Sources of Influence
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One Nation Under God Vision America Arkansas Republican Assembly American Center for Law & Justice Center for Individual Freedom | Peace Team |
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