S.J.Res.28 - A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.

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12/05/08
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE - WHAT’S THAT? - Township News

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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11/01/08
The FCC's Cross-Ownership Rule: Turning the Page on Media

"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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10/09/08
New government documents in Milner Library, September 2008

... 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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07/30/08
Crawford's Take: Free Speech/Media Conglomerate Fix Action Alert ...

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

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07/25/08
Email from Senator Barbara Mikulski

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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07/25/08
Email from Senator Mikulski

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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07/12/08
Ehlers Remains Uncommitted on Media Ownership Consolidation

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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07/10/08
Debunking The White House’s Media Ownership Myths

“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.” Surprise, surprise. ...

Source: Groundswell
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07/09/08
Media Mergers a Threat To Community News? | The New America Foundation

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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06/29/08
Debunking The White House’s Media Ownership Myths

“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.” Surprise, surprise. ...

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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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05/20/08
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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05/19/08
Join Progressive Democrats of America in Opposing Big Media ...

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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05/15/08
US Senates Votes Disapproval of Media Consolidation

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 ...

Source: Technocrat
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05/15/08
Senate Rejects Media Consolidation

... 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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05/15/08
Senate Rejects Media Consolidation

... 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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05/15/08
Say No To Media Conglomerates

Tell them to vote for the bipartisan “resolution of disapproval” (SJ Res. 28), which rejects the FCC ruling. If the resolution passes, our fight will move on to the House. If it doesn’t, then Big Media gets to move into your ...

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05/15/08
Double Woo-Hoo

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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05/14/08
got big media? | Minneapolis Metblogs

Tell them to vote for the bipartisan “resolution of disapproval” (S.J. Res. 28), which rejects the FCC ruling. If the resolution passes, our fight will move on to the House. If it doesn’t, then Big Media gets to move into your ...

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05/14/08
OMB: President Should Veto FCC Override

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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05/14/08
Senate may vote tonight to veto FCC ownership rule

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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05/14/08
READ HARD ON THIS and ACT NOW!!

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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05/14/08
SJRes.28 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the ...

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

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05/14/08
Free Speech/Media Conglomerate Fix Action Alert for Wisconsin

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

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05/14/08
Resolution of Disapproval passes Senate

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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05/14/08
Debunking The White House’s Media Ownership Myths

“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.” Surprise, surprise. ...

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05/14/08
Senate Passes Disapproving Resolution over FCC Media Ownership Rule

The Senate passed, by Voice Vote, a “resolution of disapproval” (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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05/10/08
The FCC's Cross-Ownership Rule: Turning the Page on Media

"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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05/09/08
easyVegan Link Sanctuary, 05-10-08

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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05/08/08
Take Action Friday

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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