H.J.Res.79 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.

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11/01/08
Stop Big Media - Sign a Petition | byJoeyBaker

... by the Federal Communications Commission relating to broadcast media ownership (Report and Order FCC 07-216), received by Congress on February 22, 2008, and such rule shall have no force or effect. -GovTrack.us: H. J. Res. 79 ...

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09/03/08
Rep. Ehlers Targeted With Petitions Against Big Media

Several Grand Rapids residents delivered several pages of signed petitions on Wednesday to Congressman Vern Ehlers’ office demanding that he support a House Resolution (HJ Res. 79) that would overturn a ruling by the Federal ...

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08/27/08
Media Mouse: Rep. Ehlers Targeted with Petitions against Big Media ...

Several Grand Rapids residents delivered several pages of signed petitions on Wednesday to Congressman Vern Ehlers' office demanding that he support a House Resolution (H.J. Res. 79) that would overturn a ruling by the Federal ...

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08/25/08
a dispatch from albuquerque

i focused mainly on the nuts and bolts of the fcc decision to allow more media cross-ownership and the particular legislation, the resolution of disapproval (hjres 79), we were asking rep. wilson to support. others talked more generally ...

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08/25/08
For a Free Press in America

Because people like you have spoken out, 46 legislators have signed on to the “Resolution of Disapproval” (HJ Res. 79) to overturn the FCC’s massive giveaway to Big Media. By attending this event, you can help us reach our goal of 100 ...

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08/18/08
TAKE ACTION: TELL THE HOUSE TO VETO THE FCC

More than a quarter-million people took action and sent a powerful message to Washington: Big Media is big enough. The fight now moves to the House, where a bipartisan version of the Senate "resolution of disapproval" (HJRes.79) needs ...

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08/17/08
WAKE UP AND DO SOMETHING!

We expect Congress to vote on the “Resolution of Disapproval” (HJRes. 79) when they return to DC in September. So we must act now to win their support while they are home, away from all the Big Media lobbyists. Thanks,. Josh Stearns ...

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08/10/08
TODAY'S TOPICS: My Column, Anthrax, Brad Blog, Bushanomics ...

The fight now moves to the House, where a bipartisan version of the Senate "resolution of disapproval" (HJRes.79) needs your support. Tell your representative to co-sponsor HJ Res. 79 and Stop Big Media. ...

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08/07/08
Congress Relaxes, But We Press On

We are nearly halfway to getting 100 co-sponsors to support the “Resolution of Disapproval” (HJ Res. 79) that would overturn the FCC’s decision to allow more companies to own more media — and your representative can make the difference

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07/14/08
Tide is Turning on Big Media (The Nation)

The fight now moves to the House, where a bipartisan version of the Senate "oath of disapproval" (H.J.Res.79) needs your support. Free Press has set an ambitious goal of convincing 100 legislators

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07/14/08
Tide is Turning on Big Media (The Nation)

Watch original video: The fight now moves to the House, where a bipartisan version of the Senate "resolution of non-approval" (H.J.Res.79) needs your support. Free Press has set any ambitious end

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07/13/08
mediabistro.com: FishbowlDC

To do this, we need to get 100 co-sponsors in the next 100 days to support the House version of the bill (H.J. Res. 79). This summer, we'll be delivering hundreds of thousands of petitions at in-district meetings with key members of ...

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07/12/08
Tide is Turning on Big Media (The Nation)

The fight now moves to the House, where a bipartisan version of the Senate “resolution of disapproval” (HJRes.79) needs your support. Free Press has set an ambitious goal of convincing 100 legislators to agree to co-sponsor the House ...

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07/11/08
Help Stop Big Media

To do this, we need to get 100 co-sponsors in the next 100 days to support the House version of the bill (HJ Res. 79). This summer, we'll be delivering hundreds of thousands of petitions at in-district meetings with key members of ...

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07/10/08
Stop. Big. Media.

The fight now moves to the House, where a bipartisan version of the Senate "resolution of disapproval" (HJRes.79) needs your support. Tell your representative to co-sponsor HJ Res. 79 and Stop Big Media. Save the Net Now.

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07/10/08
Join the Summer of Action

To do this, we need to get 100 co-sponsors in the next 100 days to support the House version of the bill (HJ Res. 79). This summer, we’ll be delivering hundreds of thousands of petitions at in-district meetings with key members of ...

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07/10/08
StopBigMedia.com: Take Action: Tell the House to Veto the FCC

The activist network asks you to take a preemptive move and build on earlier public interest success when the U.S ... a bipartisan version of the Senate "resolution of disapproval" (H.J.Res.79) needs your support. Tell

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07/08/08
Shame on Media Sexism

Already, 31 representatives have joined. But we’ve got 69 more to go, which means we need your help. Tell your representative to co-sponsor HJ Res. 79 to Stop Big Media and help end sexism in our news.

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06/04/08
easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 2008-06-05

Write your representative and urge her/his support of a resolution of disapproval (HJRes.79) to stop the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to ease restrictions on media ownership and consolidation. ...

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05/28/08
Stop Big Media

Start now by clicking on the above link and urging your representative to support the bipartisan “Resolution of Disapproval” (HJ Res. 79). A victory in the House is possible only with massive public participation. ...

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05/27/08
NOW on Media Ownership

But first it must pass the House by a two-thirds (veto-proof) margin, because a Bush veto is expected. Write to your representative in the House immediately and urge them to vote YES on the "resolution of disapproval" -- HJ Res. 79. ...

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05/27/08
Make Big Media Feel the Heat

Start now by clicking on the above link and urging your representative to support the bipartisan “Resolution of Disapproval” (HJ Res. 79). A victory in the House is possible only with massive public participation. ...

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05/26/08
[NOW Actions] Promote Diversity in Media Ownership

Write to your representative in the House immediately and urge them to vote YES on the "resolution of disapproval" -- H.J. Res. 79. Help stop media consolidation NOW. SUPPORT NOW: Support NOW's Work for Equal Rights | Join NOW | Monthly ...

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05/20/08
media consolidation

to remind them of the urgency of bringing hj res 79 (or sj res 28) to the floor for a yes vote. rep. bob filner (d-51) is already a sponsor of this joint resolution. ask your congress member to become a sponsor of the resolution and to ...

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05/15/08
Senate Challenges FCC Media Ownership Rule

Should the resolution (SJ 28/HJ RES 79) pass, and be signed into law, it would be only the second time Congress has nullified an agency rulemaking. This is only the fourth time the Senate has voted on such a resolution; two of the four ...

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05/15/08
Senate Pushes Back On FCC Ownership Rule Change

Should the resolution (SJ 28/HJ RES 79) pass, and be signed into law, it would be only the second time Congress has nullified an agency rulemaking. This is only the fourth time the Senate has voted on such a resolution; two of the four ...

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05/14/08
update: victory! senate may vote tonight to veto fcc ownership rule

action now shifts to the house bill-- hj res.79 (inslee-d-wa). from senator dorgan's statement:. "the fcc is supposed to be a referee for the media industry, but instead they've been cheerleaders in favor of more consolidation," said ...

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04/30/08
United States, IT & Telecoms, Communications Law Bulletin, April ...

A similar resolution is circulating in the House (HJ Res 79). Common Carriers Face Possible Dual-Agency Regulation: Introduced April 8, 2008, the Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 would eliminate the FTC Act common ...

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04/17/08
tell congress keep our public airwaves in the public interest

28 and hj res 79) would overturn the fcc ruling. the ownership rule was created to ensure large corporate conglomerates couldn't control, and become the primary source of, news and information in a community. ...

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04/17/08
tell congress keep our public airwaves in the public interest

28 and hj res 79) would overturn the fcc ruling. the ownership rule was created to ensure large corporate conglomerates couldn't control, and become the primary source of, news and information in a community. ...

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