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Category Archives: politix
Breaking: The LPFM bill just passed the Senate
Talk about a nailbiter. After languishing for months in the Senate due to a series of anonymous (then outed) holds placed by republican senators, followed by gridlock over the tax bill, it was starting to look like the Local Community … finish reading Breaking: The LPFM bill just passed the Senate
Posted in community radio, LPFM, politix
Tagged House, HR 6533, Local Community Radio Act, low-power, LPFM, NAB, National Association of Broadcasters, Prometheus Radio Project, Senate
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Breaking down the House’s new LPFM bill
It’s certainly easy to understand the sentiment expressed by a commenter to my last LPFM post: If the NAB is for it, you can pretty much guarantee that it is to the detriment to LPFM. And while the LPFM bill … finish reading Breaking down the House’s new LPFM bill
From hoops to NPR and voicemail – today’s action in LPFM
Prometheus has posted photos and video from their hula hooping protest in front of NAB headquarters today in support of low-power FM. According to the group dozens of people showed up to ask NAB head and former senator Gordon Smith … finish reading From hoops to NPR and voicemail – today’s action in LPFM
Posted in community radio, LPFM, politix
Tagged Local Community Radio Act, LPFM, NAB, NPR, Prometheus Radio Project, WGXC
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Hooping for LPFM
Today the Prometheus Radio Project is leading a circus-themed protest in front of the National Association of Broadcasters. Urging supporters to “bring juggling pins, unicycles, tricks, and costumes,” participants will be celebrating low-power FM while chiding the NAB for its … finish reading Hooping for LPFM
Posted in community radio, LPFM, politix
Tagged hula hoop, low-power radio, LPFM, NAB, Prometheus Project, protest, Senate
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NAB still using misinformation to defeat low-power radio expansion
The National Association of Broadcasters has never been a friend to low-power community radio. Back in 2000, when the FCC first created the service, the NAB did everything it could to try and keep it from becoming a reality. While … finish reading NAB still using misinformation to defeat low-power radio expansion
Posted in LPFM, politix
Tagged disinformation, lobby, Local Community Radio Act, LPFM, NAB, National Association of Broadcasters, Prometheus, Senate
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Media tweek: Should Rush Limbaugh’s supporters be allowed to vote?
Should Rush Limbaugh’s supporters be allowed to vote? Given the amazingly mean spirited and stupid things Limbaugh says, should the dittoheads who mindlessly applaud him receive the franchise? Could you imagine the elevated difference in the political makeup of this … finish reading Media tweek: Should Rush Limbaugh’s supporters be allowed to vote?
LPFM still on double-secret probation in the Senate
On Friday word came down that Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso removed his hold on the Local Community Radio Act. If passed, this bill would restore low-power FM standards to FCC’s original specification, thereby allowing hundreds more stations to take to … finish reading LPFM still on double-secret probation in the Senate
Posted in community radio, LPFM, politix
Tagged John Barrasso, Local Community Radio Act, Low Power FM, low-power radio, LPFM, Prometheus Radio Project, Republican, Senate
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The small government argument for LPFM
We’re now in the waning days of the lame duck Congress and due to backroom machinations of a few Senators the fate of low-power FM radio hangs in the balance. As I wrote in September, one lone Senator (that we … finish reading The small government argument for LPFM
Posted in LPFM, politix
Tagged Local Community Radio Act, LPFM, NAB, Sen. Joe Barrasso, Senate
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Big radio vows no Performance Rights Act in lame duck Congress
Last month’s attempted rapprochement with the music labels and performers seems to be behind the National Association of Broadcasters. The trade association warns that any attempt to revive the Performance Rights Act in the impending lame duck Congressional session (Nov. … finish reading Big radio vows no Performance Rights Act in lame duck Congress
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Tick, tick, tick. LPFM expansion bill languishes due to Senatorial nonsense
Like comedy, democracy ain’t pretty. It’s been more than a year since the House passed the Local Community Radio Act, but the companion bill in the Senate seems to be jammed up in the sausage grinder. Although the expansion of … finish reading Tick, tick, tick. LPFM expansion bill languishes due to Senatorial nonsense
Posted in community radio, LPFM, politix
Tagged community radio, Joe Barrasso, Local Community Radio Act, Low Power FM, LPFM, Prometheus Radio Project, Senate, Wyoming
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