Open Congress : Blog Articles for S.J.Res.28 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.

THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE - WHATâ€™S THAT? - Township News

2008-12-05T19:00:00Z

But if you want to hear what was said on the floor of the Senate during the debate over the resolution SJ Res #28, here are the important points that everyone should memorize and pass on to the other citizens. Nothing will get changed, ...

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The FCC's Cross-Ownership Rule: Turning the Page on Media

2008-11-01T20:00:00Z

"Help Us Stop Rupert Murdoch," read an e-mail from the pro-regulation advocacy group Free Press hours after the Senate committee vote on S. J. Res. 28. Last year, the same group co-authored (with the Center for American Progress) a ...

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New government documents in Milner Library, September 2008

2008-10-09T20:00:00Z

... Title: Joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership : report of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on SJ Res. 28. ...

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Crawford's Take: Free Speech/Media Conglomerate Fix Action Alert ...

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC -- The ACLU urges members of Congress to support a resolution (S.J. Res 28), reversing the FCCâ€™s Broadcast Cross-Ownership Rule. The following can be attributed to Caroline Fredrickson, director of the ACLUâ€™s Washington ...

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Email from Senator Barbara Mikulski

2008-07-25T20:00:00Z

You will be happy to hear that the Senate recently approved a resolution (SJ Res. 28) which would reverse recent changes the FCC implemented to media ownership rules. This resolution must now be approved by the House of Representatives. ...

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Email from Senator Mikulski

2008-07-25T20:00:00Z

Ehlers Remains Uncommitted on Media Ownership Consolidation

2008-07-12T20:00:00Z

The Senate passed a similar resolution (SJRes 28) by voice vote. I will continue to monitor how these rules affect my constituents inWest Michigan, and will keep your views in mind." We encourage everyone to contact your ...

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Debunking The White Houseâ€™s Media Ownership Myths

2008-07-10T20:00:00Z

â€œThe Administration strongly opposes Senate passage of SJ Res. 28, a resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to broadcast media ownership.â€* Surprise, surprise. ...

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Media Mergers a Threat To Community News? | The New America Foundation

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

The Senate passed S.J.RES.28, a joint resolution with much the same impact as S. 2332, by a near-unanimous voice vote on May 15, 2008. For the Senate Joint Resolution to go into effect, the House of Representatives needs to pass a ...

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Debunking The White Houseâ€™s Media Ownership Myths

2008-06-29T20:00:00Z

media consolidation

2008-05-20T20:00:00Z

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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media consolidation

2008-05-20T20:00:00Z

Join Progressive Democrats of America in Opposing Big Media ...

2008-05-19T20:00:00Z

On May 15, the Senate passed SJ Res. 28, a joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. The resolution enjoyed wide bi-partisan support and passed ...

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US Senates Votes Disapproval of Media Consolidation

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

Here is the text of the resolution S.J.RES.28 (very short) " Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal ...

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Senate Rejects Media Consolidation

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

... the US Senate initiated the process of overturning an FCC ruling made in December to allow for greater media consolidation. The joint resolution (SJ Res. 28) passed by an overwhelming margin in a voice vote on the Senate floor. ...

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Senate Rejects Media Consolidation

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

Say No To Media Conglomerates

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

Tell them to vote for the bipartisan â€œresolution of disapprovalâ€* (SJ Res. 28), which rejects the FCC ruling. If the resolution passes, our fight will move on to the House. If it doesnâ€™t, then Big Media gets to move into your ...

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Double Woo-Hoo

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

The joint resolution (SJ Res. 28) passed by an overwhelming margin in a voice vote on the Senate floor. The resolution, originally sponsored by Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota), was cosponsored by Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-New York), ...

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got big media? | Minneapolis Metblogs

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

Tell them to vote for the bipartisan â€œresolution of disapprovalâ€* (S.J. Res. 28), which rejects the FCC ruling. If the resolution passes, our fight will move on to the House. If it doesnâ€™t, then Big Media gets to move into your ...

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OMB: President Should Veto FCC Override

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

The Administration strongly opposes Senate passage of SJ Res. 28, a resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to broadcast media ownership. The FCC rule, which is the product ...

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Senate may vote tonight to veto FCC ownership rule

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

The Senate is expected to vote tonight on the PIRG-backed Dorgan (D-ND)- Snowe (R-ME) motion (SJ Res.28) to disapprove the December action of the FCC to weaken important media ownership rules that have long prevented most ...

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READ HARD ON THIS and ACT NOW!!

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

A powerful Senate committee just endorsed a bill (SJ Res. 28) to veto the FCC's big handout to Big Media. We need to make sure that this bill is given a full Senate vote as soon as possible. Senate rules require a floor vote on the veto ...

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SJRes.28 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the ...

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.

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Free Speech/Media Conglomerate Fix Action Alert for Wisconsin

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC -- The ACLU urges members of Congress to support a resolution (SJ Res 28), reversing the FCCâ€™s Broadcast Cross-Ownership Rule. The following can be attributed to Caroline Fredrickson, director of the ACLUâ€™s Washington ...

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Resolution of Disapproval passes Senate

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

Late word out of the office of Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) is that his Resolution of Disapproval, otherwise known as SJ Res. 28, been approved.

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Debunking The White Houseâ€™s Media Ownership Myths

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

Senate Passes Disapproving Resolution over FCC Media Ownership Rule

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

The Senate passed, by Voice Vote, a â€œresolution of disapprovalâ€* (SJRes.28) over a new rule being implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) tonight. Under the Congressional Review Act, the Senate has 60 days to review ...

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The FCC's Cross-Ownership Rule: Turning the Page on Media

2008-05-10T20:00:00Z

easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 05-10-08

2008-05-09T20:00:00Z

Tell your members of Congress to support SJ Res 28, and get the FCC to end media consolidation. Born Free USA / The Animal Protection Institute (API): Help Us Keep Animals Like Indy from Being Caught in Cruel Traps ...

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Take Action Friday

2008-05-08T20:00:00Z

Urge your Senators and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to pass SJ Res. 28, which will end media consolidation Tell the Embassies in Myanmar to allow aid to reach those who are affected by the cyclone. Stop Bush from nominating crazy ...

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SJ Res 28 Cost Estimate

2008-05-07T20:00:00Z

On April 24, the Senate Commerce Committee approved SJ Res 28, a joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. The Congressional Budget Office has ...

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S.J. Res. 28

2008-05-06T20:00:00Z

S.J. Res. 28. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted. by the Federal Communications Commission. with respect to broadcast media ownership. As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, ...

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Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: SJRes. 28: A joint resolution ...

2008-05-06T20:00:00Z

This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation (Except New Bills) ]

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SJ Res. 28, A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by ...

2008-05-06T20:00:00Z

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on April 24, 2008.

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Suspension of Budget Enforcement Procedures During Low Economic Growth

2008-05-05T20:00:00Z

The Senate rejected SJRes. 28 on November 13, 2001, by a vote of 1-99, and rejected SJRes. 31 on February 14, 2002, by voice vote. No suspension resolutions were enacted, although the Senate considered (and rejected) a total of five ...

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SJ Res. 28, A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by ...

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

SJ Res. 28 would disapprove the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

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Senate Hay in May

2008-05-01T06:28:00Z

Pending: H.R.2881 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007. Until yesterday, the base bill was substitute amendment #4585. Yesterday, that was withdrawn, replaced by substitute amendment #4627, and further amending was put under the throttled condition pro

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United States, IT & Telecoms, Communications Law Bulletin, April ...

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

D.) continues to champion his resolution of disapproval (SJ Res 28), vowing to prevent the FCC from implementing the new media ownership rules. If Sen. Dorgan successfully garners Senate approval (the resolution currently has 20 ...

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May 01, 2008 News and Trends

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

Now the resolution (SJ Res. 28) is headed for a full Senate vote. Your call today could make all the difference. Picking up the phone is the most effective way to influence your member of Congress. Your Senator could cast the d ...

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Hot trends for May 01, 2008

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

Itâ€™s Your Call: Stop Murdoch Today

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

Itâ€™s your call. The action of a quarter-million citizens like you pushed the Senate Commerce Committee to unanimously pass the congressional veto that would overturn the FCCâ€™s big media handout. Now the resolution (SJ Res. 28) is headed ...

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freepress.net Action Alert: Stop Murdoch Today

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

Call Senator Schumeryour senators and urge support for the resolution of disapproval (SJ Res. 28). This vote couldnâ€™t come at a more important moment. Murdoch is trying to buy Newsday, which would be his third New York newspaper. ...

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Congresspedia Preview: This Week in Congress (April. 18 - 25, 2008 ...

2008-04-26T20:00:00Z

... S.J.Res.28, disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership, S.2607, to make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, S.2507, ...

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Senate media Ownership Vote Today

2008-04-23T20:00:00Z

The Senate today votes on SJ Res 28, A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership -- see http://www.benton.org/node/10549. read more.

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Not Neutral

2008-04-21T20:00:00Z

... group of five Congresspeople introduced legislation March 14, 2008 to overturn the recent December FCC ruling allowing even more cross-media consolidation, and there is a Senate Resolution of Disapproval SJ Res. 28 as well. ...

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Tell Congress Keep Our Public Airwaves in the Public Interest

2008-04-17T20:00:00Z

US Senate and House resolutions (SJ Res. 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 ...

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Tell Congress Keep Our Public Airwaves in the Public Interest

2008-04-17T20:00:00Z

OpEdNews Â» The selling of the mainstream media: A threat to ...

2008-04-14T20:00:00Z

Support S. J. Res. 28 which will veto Order FCC 07-216 relaxing media ownership rules. Click here to see the most recent messages sent to congressional reps and local newspapers. http://turn-left.hypocrisy.com ...

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Senate Commerce to hold mark up on Dorgan's Cross-Ownership Bill ...

2008-04-14T20:00:00Z

The agenda sent out in a March 27 news release includes, among other items, consideration of Senator Dorgan's (D-ND) SJ Res 28, A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to ...

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Veto the FCC's Big Media Handout

2008-04-09T20:00:00Z

The Senate has responded with a â€œresolution of disapproval,â€* (SJ Res. 28) a type of congressional veto that would throw out the new rules. Now we need to get another 50000 citizens on the record supporting the Senateâ€™s action. ...

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Veto the FCC's Big Media Handout

2008-04-09T20:00:00Z

ACLU Wants Broadcast Cross-Ownership Rule Reversed

2008-04-02T20:00:00Z

Washington, DC -- In a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI) and Vice Chairman Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK), the American Civil Liberties Union urged support of a resolution (SJ Res 28) disapproving of ...

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ACLU Wants Broadcast Cross-Ownership Rule Reversed

2008-04-02T20:00:00Z

ACLU Wants Broadcast Cross-Ownership Rule Reversed

2008-04-02T20:00:00Z

ACLU Asks Senate to Block FCC Media-Ownership Change

2008-04-01T20:00:00Z

â€œWhile SJ Res. 28 will only return us to the pre-December rules, it at least prevents further consolidation, further erosion of minority ownership and diversity and further narrowing of the spectrum of opinions expressed in the media,â€* ...

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Kerry to FCC: We Werenâ€™t Bluffing

2008-03-31T20:00:00Z

The resolution (SJ Res 28, if youâ€™d like to follow it), introduced by Byron Dorgan, condemns the rule and nullifies its effect. Basically, it tosses the rule out. Iâ€™ll be there to deliver another message to Martin: moving ahead with a ...

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John Kerry Follows Through On Media Consolidation Threat

2008-03-31T20:00:00Z

First, get in touch with the Senators on the Commerce Committee and tell them to pass the bill, SJ Res 28:. Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (HI); John D. Rockefeller, IV (WV); John F. Kerry (MA); Byron L. Dorgan (ND); Barbara Boxer (CA) ...

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ACSBlog: The Blog of the American Constitution Society ...

2008-03-30T20:00:00Z

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation business meeting to consider S.J.Res. 28, disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. ...

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Local Media, Democracy, & Justice: A Southern California Regional ...

2008-03-28T20:00:00Z

Here I am at conference 2 of 3 in 5 or 6 days. Jon Bartholomew of Common Cause is giving the introduction. Jonathan Adelstein is giving the keynote. He started in with a pretty good joke: "I flew for 5 hours, and it's only 5 degrees ...

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Taking on the media big guys...again!

2008-03-21T20:00:00Z

It's time for folks of all political persuasions to notify their congressional delegation to support SJ Res. 28. Read more about the hazards of media consolidation as compiled by the good people at Common Cause!

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House, Senate launch crusade against media consolidation | Reclaim ...

2008-03-12T20:00:00Z

The Senate resolution of disapproval, S.J.Res. 28, was filed on March 5, 2008, by U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.). It has 17 bipartisan co-sponsors, including U.S. Sens. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), Hillary Clinton (D-N. ...

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Media Mouse: Stop Big Media from Getting Bigger - Media Alerts ...

2008-03-11T20:00:00Z

Byron Dorgan introduced a bill (SJ Res. 28) in the Senate that would overturn the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) disastrous December vote to gut media ownership rules. But there is a catch. The bill will expire unless it is ...

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Joe Torres Of Free Press On Senate Bill To Veto FCC's Vote To ...

2008-03-10T20:00:00Z

Senator Dorgan just introduced a bill (SJ Res. 28) to veto the FCCâ€™s big handout to the corporate media, but Congress must act within 60 legislative days. In 2003, nearly 3 million citizens demanded that the Senate overturn the FCC's ...

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Bitch: The New Black?

2008-03-07T19:00:00Z

This past week, the Senate introduced a resolution of disapproval (SJ Res. 28) - a type of congressional veto that would throw out the new FCC rules. You can imagine the reaction that SJ Res. 28 is provoking from the huge media ...

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TAKE ACTION: TELL THE SENATE TO VETO THE FCC

2008-03-07T19:00:00Z

Senator Dorgan just introduced a bill (SJ Res. 28) to veto the FCCâ€™s big handout to Big Media, but Congress must act within 60 legislative days. In 2003, nearly 3 million citizens just like you demanded that the Senate overturn the ...

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Stop Big Media Consolidation

2008-03-06T19:00:00Z

The Senate has responded with a "resolution of disapproval," (SJ Res. 28) a type of congressional veto that would throw out the new rules. Now we need to get another 50000 citizens on the record supporting the Senate's action. ...

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Stop Big Media action alert, help Senate negate FCC ruling

2008-03-06T19:00:00Z

Tell Congress to reverse the FCC

2008-03-06T19:00:00Z

Joe's Union Review: Stop Big Media action alert, help Senate ...

2008-03-05T19:00:00Z

Take Action: Tell the Senate to Veto the FCC

2008-03-05T19:00:00Z

By co-sponsoring the Resolution of Disapproval (SJ Res. 28) introduced by Sen. Byron Dorgan, you will be taking a stand for investigative journalism, local news and competition in our state. Research shows that media consolidation means ...

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Stop Big Media Â» Blog Archive Â» The Clock is Ticking: 60 Days to ...

2008-03-04T19:00:00Z

Byron Dorgan introduced a bill (SJ Res. 28) in the Senate that would overturn the FCCâ€™s disastrous December vote to gut media ownership rules. But there is a catch. The bill will expire unless it is passed in 60 legislative days. ...

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Prometheus Asks Court to Vacate Ownership-Rule Change | Benton ...

2008-03-03T19:00:00Z

... OMB: President Should Veto FCC Override · Senate to Schedule Media Ownership Vote Soon · Big media slams proposal to roll back cross-ownership rule · SJ Res 28 Cost Estimate · NAB Defends Ownership Change...As Far As It Goes

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