S.1742 - Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007

A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. as introduced.

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6/28/2007--Introduced.Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of any Act, from having the authority to require broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controv

Official Summary

6/28/2007--Introduced.
Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of any Act, from having the authority to require broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance, commonly referred to as the Fairness Doctrine.


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09/23/08
...And We're Back!

*McCain co-sponsored Broadcaster Freedom Act He co-sponsored S. 1742: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. Cosponsor: Sen. John MCain [R-AZ]

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07/30/08
Last Day of July « Christian Radio

As of October 2007, H.R. 2905 and S. 1742 are in the first stage of the legislative process where they are being considered in committee and may undergo significant changes in markup sessions. It is important for free speech to contact ...

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01/27/08
Niedersächsisches Oberverwaltungsgericht - Rechtsprechungsdatenbank

Die Gelegenheit, unbegrenzt weiterspielen zu können, ist geeignet, den Spieltrieb eines Spielers für überlange Zeit zu wecken (so auch HessVGH, a.a.O., S. 1742; ebenso VGH B-W, Beschl. v. 11.10.2007 - 6 S 773/07 -, juris). ...

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