2009-11-06T00:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/54754 tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6606411 2009-11-06T00:00:00Z Miller's Cell Phone Journal &quot;Although the proponents of H.R. 848 claim this bill is about compensating artists, in actuality at least half of this fee will go directly into the pockets of the big record labels, funneling billions of dollars to companies based ...<br /><br /><a href="http://millerscellphonejournal.blogspot.com/2009/11/performance-tax-could-slash-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6606409 2009-11-05T00:00:00Z Radio Facts Small Market Owner Responds to Radio Facts on H.R.848. Kevin, I finally took a moment away from making &quot;reminder&quot; phone calls to advertisers with amnesia when it comes to paying their bills to read what both you and Chuck D had to say ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radiofacts.com/2009/11/05/serial-homicidal-rapist-captured-in-cleveland-lets-one-woman-go-she-calls-into-wenz-audio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6596482 2009-11-05T00:00:00Z Radio Facts Small Market Owner Responds to Radio Facts on H.R.848. Kevin, I finally took a moment away from making &quot;reminder&quot; phone calls to advertisers with amnesia when it comes to paying their bills to read what both you and Chuck D had to say ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radiofacts.com/2009/11/05/arista-celebrates-35-years-clive-davis-pics/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6574693 2009-11-04T00:00:00Z Radio Facts 1. Will the predictions for Clear Channel bankruptcy happen before year&#39;s end? 2. Will The H.R. 848 bill Pass 3. Isn&#39;t Radio One&#39;s magazine &quot;The Frequency&quot; a conflict of interest and a monopoly? 4. Will Christmas sales for . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radiofacts.com/2009/11/04/nielsen-77-of-american-adults-listen-to-radio-daily/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6574694 2009-11-03T00:00:00Z PegasusNews.com stories DSN: You originally co-sponsored HR 848 which would in essence pay royalties to singers for having their music played on terrestrial radio. Why did you decide to withdraw your name from this measure? Rep. Johnson: After hearing from my ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2009/nov/03/interview-us-representative-eddie-bernice-johnson/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6596483 2009-11-03T00:00:00Z Rejuvenate (四川渝民渔餐饮文化有限... today introduced fresh legislation that would close the books on a key exemption in place ever since the formation of the radio industry in the 1920s: the exemption enjoyed Continue reading H.R.848: Performance Rights Act &amp;copy 2009 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://scymy.com/2009/11/03/4359-let%E2%80%99s-play-flight-attendant-europe/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6565828 2009-11-03T00:00:00Z DALLAS SOUTH DSN: You originally co-sponsored HR 848 which would in essence pay royalties to singers for having their music played on terrestrial radio. Why did you decide to withdraw your name from this measure? Rep. Johnson: After hearing from my ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dallassouthblog.com/2009/11/03/rep-eddie-bernice-johnson-interview-with-dallas-south-news/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6574695 2009-10-31T00:00:00Z Know What's Your Information | KWYI | kywi.com today introduced fresh legislation that would close the books on a key exemption in place ever since the formation of the radio industry in the 1920s: the exemption enjoyed Continue reading H.R.848: Performance Rights Act &amp;copy 2009 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kwyi.com/2009/10/31/random-house-teases-first-few-pages-of-elder-scrolls-novel/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6532325 2009-10-29T00:00:00Z Radio Facts Kevin, I finally took a moment away from making reminder phone calls to advertisers with amnesia when it comes to paying their bills to read what both you and Chuck had to say about HR848. This is something we actually discussed at our ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radiofacts.com/2009/10/29/small-market-owner-responds-radio-facts-hr848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6550667 2009-10-29T00:00:00Z THE LIBERAL VOICE ... she claims would “murder black-owned radio.” Her definition of homicide? Performance Rights Act (HR 848), a bill that would require radio stations to pay royalties to artists for playing their music. Read full article at theroot.com.<br /><br /><a href="http://theliberalvoice.typepad.com/the_liberal_voice/2009/10/why-no-one-talks-back-to-cathy-hughes.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6523158 2009-10-28T00:00:00Z NewBlackMan Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston for assuring radio execs that HR 848 would not put them out of business. “She has never worked at, managed nor owned a radio station in her life,” Hughes says. “So how could she possibly know anything about ...<br /><br /><a href="http://newblackman.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-no-one-talks-back-to-cathy-hughes.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6523159 2009-10-27T00:00:00Z AAEA Hollywood The object of her scorn is the Performance Rights Act (HR 848), a bill that would require radio stations to pay royalties to artists for playing their music. Music makers support the legislation but the radio industry opposes it. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://aaea-la.blogspot.com/2009/10/cathy-hughes-attack-congressional-black.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6523164 2009-10-27T00:00:00Z radio free mount airy Reality Radio Online is a commercial for Radio One&#39;s “founder and chairperson,” Cathy Hughes, and her crusade against HR 848, the Performance Rights Act. Radio One also owns WKYS 93.9. Let&#39;s examine what valuable contributions 93.9 KYS ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rfma.net/?p=2007">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6491995 2009-10-26T00:00:00Z Foxxology Report Olivia Fox, Soldier for Black Radio The veteran deejay looks back on 21 years in radio, why she is against HR-848, and what scares and irritates her the most about the future of the industry. (TheRoot). As Media Market Shrinks, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.foxxology.com/?p=1040">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6503363 2009-10-26T00:00:00Z Radio Facts Yesterday I read a very interesting article in The Root about Cathy Hughes and her campaign against HR 848 which the blog clearly states, the listeners don&#39;t care about. When a mother is taking her kids to school in the morning the last ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radiofacts.com/2009/10/26/cathy-hughes-campaign-antics-radio-airwaves-annoying-listeners/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6503364 2009-10-26T00:00:00Z THEROOT.COM Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston for assuring radio execs that HR 848 would not put them out of business. “She has never worked at, managed nor owned a radio station in her life,” Hughes says. “So how could she possibly know anything about ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theroot.com/views/why-no-one-talks-back-cathy-hughes">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6523157 2009-10-26T00:00:00Z Radio Facts Yesterday I read a very interesting article in The Root about Cathy Hughes and her campaign against HR 848 which... (read the rest of the story by clicking the headline)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radiofacts.com/2009/10/26/cathy-hughes-hr-848-campaign-antics-radio-airwaves-annoying-listeners/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6558754 2009-10-26T00:00:00Z Industry Ears Black Agenda Report&#39;s Glenn Ford noted how over the course of this fight over HR 848, how Hughes has been quick to slime some Congress members, and reward others. And Dionne Warwick took to the Huffington Post to try to fight back and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.industryears.com/blog/10/26/2009/why-no-one-talks-back-to-cathy-hughes/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6574696 2009-10-26T00:00:00Z Richard Prince's Journal-isms RSS Feed Hughes uses the microphones of her Radio One network to rail against the Performance Rights Act (HR 848), a bill that would require radio stations to pay royalties to artists for playing their music. TheRoot.com might have lost an ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mije.org/richardprince/namme-life-support">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/commentary/6511425 2009-10-23T00:00:00Z THEROOT.COM The veteran deejay looks back on 21 years in radio, why she is against HR-848, and what scares and irritates her the most about the future of the industry.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theroot.com/views/olivia-fox-soldier-black-radio">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6461382 2009-10-20T00:00:00Z Kyle Bronsdon A similar bill, HR 848, was approved earlier by the House Judiciary Committee. The following statement may be attributed to Jennifer Bendall, executive director of the musicFIRST Coalition: &quot;Today we are one step closer to righting a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kylebronsdon.blogspot.com/2009/10/mi2ncom-senate-judiciary-committee.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6503365 2009-10-20T00:00:00Z Blog Catalog Blog Directory ... required): Multiple media sources are reporting that The SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE has approved its own version of a performance royalty bill for terrestrial radio. Like the previously approved HOUSE bill H.R. 848, The . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogcatalog.com/blogs/press-and-tower-news-and-commentary-on-erie-pa-newspaper-tv-radio-and-new-media.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6491996 2009-10-19T00:00:00Z Untitled A similar bill, HR 848, was approved earlier by the House Judiciary Committee. The following statement may be attributed to Jennifer Bendall, executive director of the musicFIRST Coalition: Today we are one step closer to righting a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bluegrassmusicprofiles.com/?p=1182">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6491997 2009-10-18T00:00:00Z Know What's Your Information | KWYI | kywi.com today introduced fresh legislation that would close the books on a key exemption in place ever since the formation of the radio industry in the 1920s: the exemption enjoyed Continue reading H.R.848: Performance Rights Act &amp;copy 2009 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kwyi.com/2009/10/18/dating/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6615066 2009-10-18T00:00:00Z Know What's Your Information | KWYI | kywi.com today introduced fresh legislation that would close the books on a key exemption in place ever since the formation of the radio industry in the 1920s: the exemption enjoyed Continue reading H.R.848: Performance Rights Act &amp;copy 2009 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kwyi.com/2009/10/18/get-instant-facebook-notifications-on-desktop-with-notifications-2/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6445926 2009-10-17T00:00:00Z Carpet Magazine A similar bill, H.R. 848, was approved earlier by the House Judiciary Committee. The following statement may be attributed to Jennifer Bendall, executive director of the music FIRST Coalition: “Today we are one step closer to righting a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.carpetmagazine.net/2009/10/17/senate-judiciary-committee-okays-performance-rights-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-16:/commentary/6420269 2009-10-16T00:00:00Z CCORTEZ - Tech News A House committee did the same thing back in May (HR 848), so the bill is now cleared for a final vote in both chambers. Broadcasters, of course, are apoplectic. Some quick background: thanks to some legal fiddling decades ago, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ccortez.com/radio-pay-to-play-law-ready-for-vote-in-house-senate/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-16:/commentary/6606410 2009-10-16T00:00:00Z Know What's Your Information | KWYI | kywi.com today introduced fresh legislation that would close the books on a key exemption in place ever since the formation of the radio industry in the 1920s: the exemption enjoyed Continue reading H.R.848: Performance Rights Act &amp;copy 2009 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kwyi.com/2009/10/17/teamviewer-remote-control-pc-to-pc-for-mac-and-windows/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6407660 2009-10-15T00:00:00Z Smooth Jazz and More&#39;s Blog!! The House Judiciary Committee approved the House version of the bill (HR 848) for a general vote in May. While the respective versions of the bill would next go to floor of both chambers for a general vote, broadcasters, including the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://smoothjazzandmore.blogspot.com/2009/10/senate-judiciary-approves-performance.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6473460 2009-10-15T00:00:00Z SoundExchange Blog The Senate version of the Performance Right Act (S. 379), like its House counterpart (H.R. 848), would close the loophole in copyright law which has for so long permitted terrestrial radio stations to exploit artists and copyright ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.soundexchangeblog.com/?p=428">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6461383 2009-10-15T00:00:00Z Radio A similar bill has already been approved by the House Judiciary Committee (H.R. 848). The Music First Coalition, a strong supporter of the bill, claimed a major victory, saying musicians are &quot;one step closer to winning the fight for ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/performance-rights-act-passes-senate-committee-1015/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6455489 2009-10-15T00:00:00Z FMQB News The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the controversial Performance Rights Act (S. 379), following in the footsteps of the House Judiciary Committee, which has already approved the similar H.R. 848 bill. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=1547578">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6420271 2009-10-15T00:00:00Z Press and Tower :: News and commentary... Like the previously approved HOUSE bill HR 848, The Performance Rights Act (S. 379) will force music radio stations to pay a performance fee to artists, musicians and rights holders for airplay. Predictably, the MUSICFIRST COALITION was ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pressandtower.com/2009/10/senate-committee-joins-house-in-performance-fees-law/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6420270 2009-10-15T00:00:00Z RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter The US House Judiciary in May itself approved the House version of the bill (HR 848) for a general vote. While the respective versions of the bill would next go to floor of both chambers for a general vote, broadcasters believe they ...<br /><br /><a href="http://textpattern.kurthanson.com/articles/801/rain-1015-senate-judiciary-approves-performance-rights-act">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6407661 2009-10-15T00:00:00Z CREW of 42 379 (HR 848/Conyers). — Still collecting info, and there is a lot of info to collect, on Chaka Fattah&#39;s GEAR UP legislation. The most successful CBC bill in the history of the CBC? That may be the case. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://crewof42.blogspot.com/2009/10/updates-for-thursday.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6397777 2009-10-15T00:00:00Z College Broadcasters, Inc. This also followed House Judiciary Committee approval last May of a similar bill (H.R. 848). However, the bills face much resistance on the House and Senate floors. There are 251 House members (a majority) and 26 Senators who have ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.askcbi.org/?p=561">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6397775 2009-10-15T00:00:00Z Radio ... require U.S. radio broadcasters to compensate owners of sound recording copyrights and performers for the music they play. The U.S. House Judiciary in May itself approved the House version of the bill (H.R. 848) for a general vot[. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radio.trakkrz.com/2009/10/15/rain-1015-senate-judiciary-approves-performance-rights-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6345298 2009-10-08T00:00:00Z voxunion.com This week&#39;s “redux” featured a journalist roundtable discussion of HR 848 and the impact of payola, advertising and the politics of domination on media – Black radio in particular. you love voxunion! ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.voxunion.com/?p=1768">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6397776 2009-10-07T00:00:00Z Untitled Article: Column: Radio&#39;s greatest threat: H.R. 848. 5 weeks 5 days ago. Bleachers. Article: Home games may not be at Merrill Field this fall. 6 weeks 3 days ago. COME ON!! SAXONS NEED THAT HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE! ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thefiatlux.com/article/student-senate-liveblog-10-07-09-2510">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6323654 2009-10-03T00:00:00Z C-SPAN Recent Video ... radio stations to pay royalties to performers of music (currently songwriters receive such a payment). Mr. Newberry opposes the effort, Mr. Fakir supports it. Rep. John Conyers sponsored HR 848, the Performers Royalty Act. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.c-span.org/Watch/watch.aspx?ProgramId=HP-A-44535">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6247617 2009-09-30T00:00:00Z Radio 2020 This is the Senate counterpart to H.R. 848 in the House of Representatives, both entitled the Local Radio Freedom Act. The resolution now has 23 co-sponsors, bringing the total supporter count to 25. While encouraging, these numbers are ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radio2020.wordpress.com/2009/09/30/senator-barrasso-radio-booster/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6210535 2009-09-25T00:00:00Z The Reid Report Instead you aimed your microphone in opposition to HR 848, The Performance Rights Act. You have berated members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for months, without even a minute of an honest debate. The truth is Ms Hughes, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.reidreport.com/2009/09/an-open-letter-to-cathy-hughes/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6203656 2009-09-24T00:00:00Z Entertainment Matters Hank Johnson hosted a panel discussion on H.R. 848, The Performance Rights Act, at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation&#39;s Legislative Conference today in Washington, DC. The panel consisted of Chairman of the House Judiciary ...<br /><br /><a href="http://entertainmentmatters.blogspot.com/2009/09/music-matters-performance-right-act.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6187574 2009-09-22T00:00:00Z Kirk Tanter's Blog HR 848 Performance Tax Congressional tally to date -- NAB. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT. September 22, 2009. Kristopher Jones Sept. 22-25: 215-418-2350 202-429-5350. OPPOSITION TO RIAA PERFORMANCE TAX TOPS ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kirktanter.blogspot.com/2009/09/hr-848-performance-tax-congressional.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6165394 2009-09-19T00:00:00Z Kirk Tanter's Blog Some of the major distractions are unfair lending practices; cornering the markets with the telecommunication act of 1996; the 1992 duopoly; the aforementioned N.U.D.; the coming HR 848 vote; national advertisers paying when they want ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kirktanter.blogspot.com/2009/09/is-radio-what-it-should-be.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6165393 2009-09-19T00:00:00Z Radio Facts Instead you aimed your microphone in opposition to HR 848, The Performance Rights Act. You have berated members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for months, without even a minute of an honest debate. The truth is Ms Hughes, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radiofacts.com/2009/09/19/former-employee-writes-an-open-letter-to-cathy-hughes-industry-ears/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6143492 2009-09-17T00:00:00Z BCNN1 Also known as HR 848, the legislation provides parity in radio performance rights by giving musicians and artists their share of compensation when their music is played on the radio. Hughes argues that the new royalty fees will cause ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blackchristiannews.com/news/2009/09/cathy-hughs-challenged-in-open-letter.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6135100 2009-09-16T00:00:00Z LTs Jazzy Radio Loft & Lounge Instead you aimed your microphone in opposition to HR 848, The Performance Rights Act. You have berated members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for months, without even a minute of an honest debate. The truth is Ms Hughes, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ltsjazzyradio.blogspot.com/2009/09/industry-ears-paul-porters-open-letter.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6125590 2009-09-16T00:00:00Z The J.Johnson Show Earlier this month HipHopDX.com interviewed broadcasting industry veteran Paul Porter, discussing the Performance Rights Act, also known as HR 848 [click here]. Porter has been an outspoken advocate, raising awareness among artists, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://therealjjohnson.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/broadcasting-veteran-pens-open-letter-to-radio-one-founder/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6135099 2009-09-15T00:00:00Z TMOTTMedia Earlier this month HipHopDX interviewed broadcasting industry veteran Paul Porter, discussing the Performance Rights Act, also known as HR 848. Porter has been an outspoken advocate, raising awareness among artists, activists and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tmottgogo.com/?p=3944">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6125588 2009-09-15T00:00:00Z DALLAS SOUTH A few months back a friend of mine sent me a text to ask if I was listening to the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. He said they were talking about some bill.<br /><br /><a href="http://dallassouthblog.com/2009/09/15/hr-848-is-it-really-that-bad/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6125589 2009-09-15T00:00:00Z Free TV to Air A few months back a friend of mine sent me a text to ask if I was listening to the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. He said they were talking about some bill making its way through Congress that might cause black radio to go out of business.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.freetvtoair.net/626/hr-848-is-it-really-that-bad/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6314803 2009-09-14T00:00:00Z 103.7 The Beat Instead you aimed your microphone in opposition to HR 848, The Performance Rights Act. You have beratted members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for months, without even a minute of an honest debate. The truth is Ms Hughes, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://1037thebeat.com/wordpress/?p=162">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6079533 2009-09-09T00:00:00Z Obsidian Wings Maybe she is referring to HR 848 (from Rep. Conyers - D), outlined here: http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/artsandentertainment/entries/2009/05/15/performance_tax_threatens_radi.html. and here ...<br /><br /><a href="http://obsidianwings.blogs.com/obsidian_wings/2009/09/salon-should-demand-better.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6027630 2009-09-04T00:00:00Z Radio NX WSAU has an axe to grind (HR 848) radio business report; Radio Royalty Debate Catches Attention Of Activists hiphopdx; Mark Lloyd – the Federal Communication Commission&#39;s Chief Diversity Officer about.com; Russian Radio Station Wants ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radionx.com/radio-and-streaming-media-news-9-4-2009/2065/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-04:/commentary/6069239 2009-09-04T00:00:00Z Reality Radio As Congress returns to sessions, Ms. Hughes should pump up the volume to defeat HR 848. It’sa brand of political activism others should well follow. Contact William Reed via www.Black- PressInternational.com.<br /><br /><a href="http://realityradioonline.com/?p=167">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/6428478 2009-08-30T00:00:00Z Alshahid Network Bobby Scott &amp;middot; Cathy Hughes &amp;middot; Hank johnson &amp;middot; HR 848 &amp;middot; John Conyers &amp;middot; Mel Watt &amp;middot; performance rights bill &amp;middot; Radio One &amp;middot; Sheila Jackson-Lee ... Jul 31, 2009 . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://english.alshahid.net/multimedia/photo_gallery/hisbul-islam-warns-of-another-ethiopian-invasion/?page=sheila%20jackson%20lee">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-30:/commentary/6010389 2009-08-30T00:00:00Z CREW of 42 No time to speak on her position regarding HR 848 - the Performance Rights Act, at House Judiciary, no time for interviews, no time for explaining her position. No time for all that. But plenty for time for the black tie events. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://crewof42.blogspot.com/2009/08/kendricks-radio-one-fundraiser_30.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/5978795 2009-08-29T00:00:00Z Radio Facts As Congress returns to sessions, Ms. Hughes should pump up the volume to defeat H.R. 848. It&#39;s a brand of political activism others should well follow. Contact William Reed via www.Black- PressInternational.com. [source] ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radiofacts.com/2009/08/29/writer-suggests-cathy-hughes-performance-tax-plight-utilize-stations-platform-expose-failing-black-politicians/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/6010390 2009-08-29T00:00:00Z The Industry Squared As Congress returns to sessions, Ms. Hughes should pump up the volume to defeat HR 848. It’sa brand of political activism others should well follow. Contact William Reed via www.Black- PressInternational.com. [source]<br /><br /><a href="http://industrysquared.blogspot.com/2009/08/writer-suggests-cathy-hughes.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-29:/commentary/6210536 2009-08-29T00:00:00Z Radio Facts The real truth is HR 848, is not a TAX, it is a royalty, Radio has been paying writer royalities forever and this is really corporate against performers issue. ron carter on August 30th, 2009 1:16 pm. why would cathy want to enlighten ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radiofacts.com/2009/08/29/writer-suggests-cathy-hughes-performance-tax-plight-utilize-stations-platform-expose-failing-black-politicians/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5949419 2009-08-27T00:00:00Z The Political Agitator As Congress returns to sessions, Ms. Hughes is encouraged to pump up the volume to defeat H.R. 848. It&#39;s a brand of political activism others should well follow. (William Reed – www.BlackPressInternational.com) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://curmilus.wordpress.com/2009/08/27/speaking-truth-to-power-pump-up-the-volume-by-william-reed-columnist/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/6027634 2009-08-24T11:00:00Z Keyboard Militia by Mark Polege Keyboard Militia " We are 5 days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America , " but what does that really mean? He at least gave us an idea . With President Obama, the real action is never in the forefront but behi<br /><br /><a href="http://keyboardmilitia.blogspot.com/2009/08/obama-and-fundamental-transformation-of.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/5908880 2009-08-20T00:00:00Z news.newamericamedia.org As the owner of Radio One, how do you feel about the federal legislation, HR 848, proposing to charge radio stations to play records? CH: I am opposed to it, because it could put many black-owned radio stations out of business and force ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=ce9b28cdcdb57406c6a88f7404ed6b03&amp;from=rss">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-20:/commentary/6027631 2009-08-20T00:00:00Z news.newamericamedia.org As the owner of Radio One, how do you feel about the federal legislation, HR 848, proposing to charge radio stations to play records? CH: I am opposed to it, because it could put many black-owned radio stations out of business and force ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=ce9b28cdcdb57406c6a88f7404ed6b03">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5908881 2009-08-18T00:00:00Z Ladybrille®Magazine As the owner of Radio One, how do you feel about the federal legislation, HR 848, proposing to charge radio stations to play records? Cathy Hughes: I am opposed to it, because it could put many black-owned radio stations out of business ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ladybrillemag.com/2009/08/one-on-one-with-cathy-hughes-tvs-media-mogul.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5876916 2009-08-18T00:00:00Z RadioAnnGal Congress may be in summer recess, but the goliaths of commercial broadcasting interests are settling in for more battles in the debate over the Performance Rights Act. In a nutshell: the Recording Industry Artists Association and the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radioanngal.blogspot.com/2009/08/copyrighteousness.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5908706 2009-08-18T00:00:00Z Seven Days Blogs: Solid State I&#39;m pretty sure I&#39;ve been promising a podcast for, oh, more than two years now. Or in other words, since I started at Seven Days. Well, guess what? I finally got around to doing one. And it I enjoyed it so much, I think I&#39;m going to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://7d.blogs.com/solidstate/2009/08/solid-state-podcast-1.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5881144 2009-08-18T00:00:00Z NewsBlaze.com Current News - Entertainment As the owner of Radio One, how do you feel about the federal legislation, HR 848, proposing to charge radio stations to play records? CH: I am opposed to it, because it could put many black-owned radio stations out of business and force ...<br /><br /><a href="http://newsblaze.com/story/20090818071217kamw.nb/topstory.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-16:/commentary/5881145 2009-08-16T00:00:00Z Federal Grants There are currently two bills pending in Congress that would levy a performance tax on local radio – HR 848, sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI-14) and S. 379, sponsored by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT). Your members of Congress need to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myfedgrants.com/federal-grants/hands-off-my-radio/2009/08">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-16:/commentary/5865578 2009-08-16T00:00:00Z Kirk Tanter's Blog The Congressional bill HR 848, where radio owners not only have to pay the owner and writer of the song, but the bill proposes that the performer of the publishers&#39; songs are proposed via HR 848 to be paid also. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kirktanter.blogspot.com/2009/08/is-radio-what-is-should-be.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-15:/commentary/5873987 2009-08-15T00:00:00Z kingsrowe.com There are currently two bills pending in Congress that would levy a performance tax on local radio – HR 848, sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (MI-14) and S. 379, sponsored by Sen. Patrick Leahy (VT). Your members of Congress need to hear ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kingsrowe.com/officialblog/?p=6535">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-10:/commentary/5803718 2009-08-10T00:00:00Z ChicagoNow A civil rights bill for musicians - Performance Rights Act, H.R. 848 - introduced to Congress in December 2007 looks to change this disparity and bring fairness for the artists. Since then, the musicFIRST Coalition has formed to bring ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/gowhere-hip-hop/2009/08/rhymefest-discusses-fairness-issue-compensation-for-artists-from-corporate-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-10:/commentary/5820802 2009-08-10T00:00:00Z WMICentralNews:White Mtn. Independent Home:Top... The congresswoman will join the push against H.R. 848, which creates a new performance tax on local radio, and will co-sponsor the nonpartisan H. Con. Res. 49 to oppose new fees, taxes or royalties on our radio stations. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wmicentral.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20356344&amp;BRD=2264&amp;PAG=461&amp;dept_id=505965&amp;rfi=6">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-10:/commentary/5901081 2009-08-10T00:00:00Z ChicagoNow A civil rights bill for musicians - Performance Rights Act, H.R. 848 - introduced to Congress in December 2007 looks to change this disparity and bring fairness for the artists. Since then, the musicFIRST Coalition has formed to bring ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/gowhere-hip-hop/2009/08/editorial-rhymefest-speaks-for-fairness-from-corporate-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5893620 2009-08-09T00:00:00Z Industry Ears After witnessing Thursday&#39;s Judiciary Committee hearing first hand, black radio has a much larger problem then diminishing revenues. While John Conyers, Sheila.<br /><br /><a href="http://offline.industryears.com/blog/08/10/2009/black-radios-arrogance-on-hr-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/6550666 2009-08-09T00:00:00Z Industry Ears After witnessing Thursday&#39;s Judiciary Committee hearing first hand, black radio has a much larger problem then diminishing revenues. While John Conyers, Sheila.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.industryears.com/blog/08/10/2009/black-radios-arrogance-on-hr-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/6116561 2009-08-09T00:00:00Z Industry Ears Cathy Hughes, Founder of Radio One, as one example, has been leading the charge against HR 848, an act of legislation that Hughes charges will “end black radio.â€* Nothing could be further from the truth. The facts on HR 848 are clear if ...<br /><br /><a href="http://offline.industryears.com/news/08/09/2009/the-story-that-black-radio-is-afraid-to-tell/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/6052059 2009-08-09T00:00:00Z Industry Ears Is it really HR 848 or Black Radio? Once again the big media machine is working, while Congressional lawmakers are being besieged with lobbyist and.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.industryears.com/news/08/09/2009/hr-848-or-black-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/6045675 2009-08-09T00:00:00Z Industry Ears Is it really HR 848 or Black Radio? Once again the big media machine is working, while Congressional lawmakers are being besieged with lobbyist and.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.industryears.com/blog/08/10/2009/is-it-hr-848-or-black-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5949420 2009-08-09T00:00:00Z Industry Ears The recent flood of one sided information by radio on the pending “HR 848 – Performance Rights Actâ€* is uncovering a much larger problem. The First Amendment calls for “Freedom of Speechâ€*, but unfortunately broadcasters continue to <br /><br /><a href="http://offline.industryears.com/news/08/09/2009/black-radio-speaks-with-fork-tongue/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5820801 2009-08-09T00:00:00Z Industry Ears Is it really HR 848 or Black Radio? Once again the big media machine is working, while Congressional lawmakers are being besieged with lobbyist and.<br /><br /><a href="http://offline.industryears.com/blog/08/10/2009/is-it-hr-848-or-black-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5803719 2009-08-09T00:00:00Z Industry Ears Is it really HR 848 or Black Radio? Once again the big media machine is working, while Congressional lawmakers are being besieged with lobbyist and.<br /><br /><a href="http://offline.industryears.com/news/08/09/2009/hr-848-or-black-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5795721 2009-08-06T00:00:00Z The Prime Minister&#39;s Place "HR 848 is the only source of income for many older performers. They didn’t write the songs – but they brought them to life. Without the performers, these songs would be nothing but words on a page. And for many of them, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://profmiles.blogspot.com/2009/08/black-radio-one-tycoon-runs-republican.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5795723 2009-08-06T00:00:00Z Jack & Jill Politics The letter concludes, "Accordingly, we urge you to refrain from moving H.R. 848 to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives until such time as the impact of this legislation can be fully examined." OhPuhleezee ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/08/black-on-black-crime-cathy-hughes-attacks-john-conyers/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5753664 2009-08-04T00:00:00Z blackgirlgrown Hughes' fundamental opposition to H.R. 848 is that it will unfairly and disproportionally cripple black-owned radio stations. Quoted recently on Afro.com, Hughes believes H.R. 848 “could put many Black owned radio stations out of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackgirlgrown.com/2009/08/04/the-black-caucus-vs-radio-one-101/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-02:/commentary/5729599 2009-08-02T00:00:00Z Addictive Diction H.R. 848 is about ending the exploitation of African-American musicians and paying them a fair wage for their work ... H.R. 848 is the only source of income for many older performers. They didn't write the songs, but they brought them ...<br /><br /><a href="http://addictivediction.blogspot.com/2009/08/radio-one-rape-and-hr-848.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-02:/commentary/5795722 2009-08-02T00:00:00Z Savvy Talk Radio w/ The Savvy Sista | Blog... With the introduction of HR 848 into Congress by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), many are saying that the passage of this bill will lead to the destruction of Black Radio. Today, we will be talking to rapper/activist Rhymefest as well as ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheSavvySista/2009/08/02/Is-Congress-Trying-To-Destroy-Black-Radio">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-02:/commentary/5729597 2009-08-02T00:00:00Z The Savvy Sista With the introduction of H.R. 848 into Congress by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), many are saying that the passage of this bill will lead to the destruction of Black Radio. Today, we will be talking to rapper/activist Rhymefest as well as ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.the-savvy-sista.com/2009/08/savvy-talk-radio-w-savvy-sista.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5700510 2009-07-30T00:00:00Z AFL-CIO NOW BLOG Writing today on the Huffington Post, Warwick says the Civil Rights for Musicians Act (H.R. 848), dubbed “Fair Pay for Air Play,â€*. is about economic justice for African American artists. It's about what's right. And it's about time. .<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/07/30/dionne-warwick-fair-pay-for-air-play-about-economic-justice/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5700508 2009-07-30T00:00:00Z Perfect Duluth Day | Duluth MN Blog, Events,... A bill currently in Congress, H.R. 848, is attempting to address this issue by requiring royalties be paid to the artists who recorded a song, as well as the songwriter. Needless to say, Big Radio opposes the measure, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2009/07/30/help-musicians-fight-corporate-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/5700511 2009-07-29T00:00:00Z YahWeh's Official Site ... result in less diversity in programming for listeners, and harm local communities that partner with radio to promote local interests and rely on radio in times of need. We urge Congress to reject S. 379 and H.R. 848 respectively. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yhwhalert.com/2009/07/29/performance-tax-save-free-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-27:/commentary/5685921 2009-07-27T00:00:00Z No Warning Shots Fired ! John Conyers who is know outside of Detroit for the Performance Rights Act (HR 848) but for his tireless work fighting for Reparations for African Americans (HR 40). http://www.johnconyers.com/issues/reparations ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nowarningshotsfired.blogspot.com/2009/07/nwsf-bullet-sleepin-with-enemy.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-24:/commentary/5643947 2009-07-24T00:00:00Z DJ Digital Gem - Get the mixes! HR 848 “The Performance Right Actâ€* - What Does This Mean For Traditional Radio? I'll be happy to tell you what this means, if passed. It means that internet radio stations and clubs will not be singled out and forced to pay to play ...<br /><br /><a href="http://djdigitalgem.blogspot.com/2009/07/hr-848-performance-right-act-what-does.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-24:/commentary/5651052 2009-07-24T00:00:00Z KRDE NEWS The Congresswoman will join the push against HR 848, which creates a new performance tax on local radio, and will co-sponsor the nonpartisan H. Con. Res. 49 to oppose new fees, taxes or royalties on our radio stations. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.krde.com/2009_07_19_archive-news.html#3684716998586091025">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-23:/commentary/5635655 2009-07-23T00:00:00Z The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com H.R. 848 here we come. Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 09:36 PM on 07/23/2009. - + bascombe I'm a Fan of bascombe I'm a fan of this user permalink · photo. I love voluptuous and Wendy sure is. who cares what comes out of her ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/23/wendy-williams-leaving-ra_n_243538.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-23:/commentary/5651050 2009-07-23T00:00:00Z Incarnations Sanchez, is a co-sponsor of the Performance Rights Act (HR 848). We would be very grateful if you could take just a minute to call and to thank for their support of the bill. It takes very little time, and we can tell you from our own ...<br /><br /><a href="http://saycestsay.livejournal.com/596532.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5623918 2009-07-21T00:00:00Z Through the Wire (references: HR 848: Performance Rights Act; Rep Daniel Lipinski (D-IL)). @ColonelTribune Will one of the features at the prison be an animatronic Joliet Jake Blues? (in reply to this tweet). Foie Gras Palates, Hot Dog Pocketbooks ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.germuska.com/2009/07/21/links-for-2009-07-21/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5623916 2009-07-21T00:00:00Z eXclusivity, Inc. Cathy Hughes is PISSED! Good and pissed...and she's upset for good reason. On her "Reality Radio" series she addresses the HR 848 Bill. For anyone not familiar with HR 848 www.govtrack.us wrote this summary: 2/4/2009--Introduced. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.xiximag.com/2009/07/macchaitos-morning-papers-late-late.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5605829 2009-07-20T00:00:00Z AFL-CIO NOW BLOG If enacted, the Civil Rights for Musicians Act (H.R. 848), dubbed “Fair Pay for Air Play,â€* would protect the rights of performers by ensuring that they get paid a fair wage when their music is played on the radio. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/07/20/fair-pay-for-air-play-wont-hurt-black-radio-stations/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5635656 2009-07-20T00:00:00Z Keyboard Militia Although HR 848 takes into account smaller radio stations, Conyers said that due to the current economic crunch there would be no payment for two years (of royalties) for any station making less than $5 million annually. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://keyboardmilitia.blogspot.com/2009/07/democrats-naacp-work-to-thwart-black.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5665075 2009-07-20T00:00:00Z The Reid Report HR 848, when examined is simply a civil rights issue that would allow performers to be paid royalities for airplay. Try rebroadcasting your local radio station on the web, eliminate the commercials and post your own banner adds. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.reidreport.com/2009/07/shadio-one-slimes-john-conyers/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-17:/commentary/5577010 2009-07-17T00:00:00Z The Savvy Sista Therefore be it resolved that the NAACP endorses and supports H.R. 848, The Civil Rights for Musicians Act of 2009 and call on the NAACP units and members throughout the country to contact its Congressional members and Senators and the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.the-savvy-sista.com/2009/07/artists-get-support-from-naacp-on-issue.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-17:/commentary/5605828 2009-07-17T00:00:00Z TMOTTMedia The official gateway to a Washington DC Urban Culture. go go, go go music, go go bands, chuck brown, rare essence, backyard band, dc metro, washington dc, dmv, wale, tabi bonney, mambo sauce, soja, go-go mickey, what band, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tmottgogo.com/?p=1282">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5568779 2009-07-16T00:00:00Z Hotlanta Buzz Magazine Hotlanta Buzz Exclusive Interview with Duane Harley, who heads D. Harley Law, PC. Hotlanta Buzz: Last month there was much talk of the new bill, HR 848, or.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hotlantabuzzonline.com/magazine/?p=6972">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5651051 2009-07-16T00:00:00Z CREW of 42 "Therefore be it resolved that the NAACP endorses and supports H.R. 848, The Civil Rights for Musicians Act of 2009 and call on the NAACP units and members throughout the country to contact its Congressional members and Senators and the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://crewof42.blogspot.com/2009/07/naacp-has-conyers-back-on-848.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5568778 2009-07-16T00:00:00Z The Music Industry Report John Conyers (D-MI) and supporting performance royalties for musicians that would be provided under the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848), which they view as a civil rights bill for musicians. The NAACP favors the bill since it only ...<br /><br /><a href="http://musicindustryreport.org/?p=9895">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5568777 2009-07-16T00:00:00Z Urban Insite John Conyers' HR 848. In the resolution entitled “NAACP Celebrates the On-Going Legacy of Congressman John Conyers, Jr.â€* the organization said HR 848 is a civil rights issue: “We did not wage a civil rights movement to enable a few rich <br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbaninsite.com/?p=2916">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/5623917 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Blues In The Digital Age John Conyers and supporting performance royalties for musicians that would be provided under the Performance Rights Act, HR 848 – a civil rights bill for musicians. The resolution reiterates the support of America’s oldest and most ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bluesinthedigitalage.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/naacp-overwhelmingly-supports-civil-rights-for-musicians-in-h-r-848-resolution/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/5550090 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Deadline Live with Jack Blood ... result in less diversity in programming for listeners, and harm local communities that partner with radio to promote local interests and rely on radio in times of need. We urge Congress to reject S. 379 and H.R. 848 respectively. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://deadlinelive.info/2009/07/14/please-sign-the-oppose-the-public-performance-tax-on-free-radio-petition/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5568780 2009-07-13T00:00:00Z Believers Global Watch H.R. 848. The Performance Rights Act Costs $0.01 per family. S. 599. The Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2009. Costs $0.38 per family. H.R. 2965. The Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://believersglobalwatch.com/?p=444">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5605830 2009-07-13T00:00:00Z Radio-Info News This morning’s Taylor on Radio-Info reports that because of this, the NAB is hiring nine outside Washington lobbyists, to “kill HR 848.â€* The Tennessean story reports “the hostilities have escalated in recent weeks,â€* and quotes Coop<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radio-info.com/sections/2/news_items/6233-could-a-performance-royalty-for-radio-be-a-reality">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5541864 2009-07-13T00:00:00Z Jack & Jill Politics systems are struggling to educate our kids and prepare them for higher service, this woman is running around the country MOCKING intelligence and good education. morphus. More Problems in Sight For Black Radio Surrounding HR 848 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/07/afternoon-open-thread-90/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5541862 2009-07-13T00:00:00Z Chick In The Clique We urge Congress to reject S. 379 and H.R. 848 respectively." I learned of this issue visiting Shamara's Page. I went there intending to check out my competition and see how I was doing in the "poll". As of now (10:53 pm) I am losing ...<br /><br /><a href="http://chickintheclique.blogspot.com/2009/07/sugarhoneyicedtea-tales-from-twit.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5541860 2009-07-13T00:00:00Z Media and Money He said that although members of the broadcast community did not participate, the committee began its dialogue with a focus on “needed financing, updates in Arbitron's rating system and adjustments to HR 848,that would be beneficial for ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mediaandmoney.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/cathy-hughes-a-defeat-of-hrh-868-would-be-a-major-victory-for-black-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5541859 2009-07-13T00:00:00Z Black Politics on the Web Dorothy Rowley, AFRO - Black radio faces a new wave of problems, one industry insider said this week, threatening stations that have long been a reliable.<br /><br /><a href="http://blackpoliticsontheweb.com/2009/07/13/more-problems-in-sight-surrounding-hr-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-11:/commentary/5559741 2009-07-11T00:00:00Z CREW of 42 All that needs to be said here is that none of the relevant players showed at the is hearing and it was a bust. No Cathy Hughes of Radio One, no Al Sharpton, no Jesse Jackson. All were invited and none came. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://crewof42.blogspot.com/2009/07/hr-848.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-10:/commentary/5541866 2009-07-10T00:00:00Z TheTechnologist.TV read more.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thetechnologist.tv/blog/tim-pandora-comments-hr-848">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-10:/commentary/5530863 2009-07-10T00:00:00Z Dirty Democrats Jul 7, 2009 - Report Budget Report for HR 848: Performance Rights Act A new Congressional Budget Office Report is available. Here is a summary: Based on information from the Copyright Office, CBO expects that the new requirement for ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dirtydemocrats.com/?p=4090">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-10:/commentary/5577011 2009-07-10T00:00:00Z TheTechnologist.TV We, along with the artists whose music we play, strongly support the establishment of a level playing field, a truly fair system, as articulated in a new bill called the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thetechnologist.tv/blog/tim-pandora-comments-hr-848">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5502547 2009-07-09T00:00:00Z Davey D's Hip Hop Corner-(The Blog) If HR 848 is scrapped, as “Reality Radioâ€* suggests it should be, then artists will get absolutely nothing. The internet, cable and satellite radio stations already pay performance fees to artists. What the Performance Rights Act will do ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hiphopandpolitics.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/the-spin-of-reality-radio-lisa-fager-takes-on-cathy-hughes/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5517827 2009-07-09T00:00:00Z CNN Political Ticker That HR 848 – the Performance Rights Act recently introduced in the United States Congress – “could put many black owned radio stations out of business. And force others to abandon their commitment to provide free music, entertainment, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/07/09/pelosi-house-wont-take-up-michael-jackson-resolution/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5517825 2009-07-09T00:00:00Z the OCMD But there’sa new bill in Congress, called the Performance Rights Act (HR 848), that’s being presented to address this issue for the long term. If passed it will create a more equitable and fair system for compensating artists across all ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theocmd.com/2009/07/09/important-letter-from-pandora-founder-tim-westergren/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5510604 2009-07-09T00:00:00Z Urban Insite AFM President Thomas F. Lee said, “The American Federation of Musicians blasted Radio One for being a no show and not taking part in the House Judiciary Committee Hearings on the future of the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbaninsite.com/?p=2750">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5510603 2009-07-09T00:00:00Z Darryl Arnez (FreshTouch Communication)... On May 13 more than 200 protesters gathered outside the Detroit offices of House Judiciary Chairman and longtime Michigan representative John Conyers who sponsored the controversial Performance Rights Act HR 848.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freshtouch/2009/07/09/Thursday-Night-Thoughts">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/5502548 2009-07-09T00:00:00Z Conservative Thoughts Jul 7, 2009 - Report Budget Report for H.R. 848: Performance Rights Act A new Congressional Budget Office Report is available. Here is a summary: Based on information from the Copyright Office, CBO expects that the new requirement for ...<br /><br /><a href="http://conservativethoughts.us/2009/07/09/what-congress-is-doing-this-week-july-8-10-2009/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-09:/commentary/6079530 2009-07-09T00:00:00Z Darryl Arnez (FULL CIRCLE MEDIA) | Blog... On May 13 more than 200 protesters gathered outside the Detroit offices of House Judiciary Chairman and longtime Michigan representative John Conyers who sponsored the controversial Performance Rights Act HR 848. Jul 09 2009.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/WDKK-Radio/2009/07/09/Thursday-Night-Thoughts">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5485125 2009-07-07T00:00:00Z The Small Business Watchdog Legislation: H.R. 848, Performance Rights Act. Where: 2141 Rayburn. Webcast: http://judiciary.house.gov/. 10:00 am Hearing. House Financial Services Committee hearing on pending legislation, H.R. 3068, Troubled Asset Relief Program ...<br /><br /><a href="http://weblog.sba.gov/blog-advo/?p=252">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-07:/commentary/5485126 2009-07-07T00:00:00Z Pandora We, along with the artists whose music we play, strongly support the establishment of a level playing field, a truly fair system, as articulated in a new bill called the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.pandora.com/pandora/archives/2009/07/important_updat_1.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-06:/commentary/5493303 2009-07-06T00:00:00Z LoveLi*Musi*Fash*Ertainment I gotta shout out Anthony David (AceDuece on Twitter) for hipping me on game, although I’m late. I’m late as far as my research is concerned but I’ve heard about this so-called “taxâ€* via Cathy Hughes radio infomercials and Michael <br /><br /><a href="http://lovelidaze.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/h-r-848-performance-rights-act-the-truth-about-it/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-01:/commentary/5448939 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Civil Jones Her latest fight is against HR 848 in which The international record labels are asking Congress for a handout (HR 848) and they want to take it from your local radio stations. That may mean YOUR favorite station will have to cut back on ...<br /><br /><a href="http://civiljones.blogspot.com/2009/07/get-familiar-with-black-talk-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5411495 2009-06-28T00:00:00Z The Silver Tongue As Johnnie Colt brought the meeting to attention and introduced the panelists I read through the packet of papers to quickly familiarize myself with The Performance Rights Act, H.R. 848. I also came across some information about what ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thesilvertongueonline.com/?p=6960">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5396645 2009-06-28T00:00:00Z John Gorman's Media Blog We are the anti-Performance Royalty Fee police. Please stand up. Hands where we can see them. We are not going to ask you again. Now, back away from those computers. Do what we say and maybe radio won't get stuck paying that performance ...<br /><br /><a href="http://gormanmediablog.blogspot.com/2009/06/radio-performance-royalty-lax.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5371681 2009-06-25T00:00:00Z Rosanna Epps | chellorose | www.chellorose.com In one of his first major moves since abolishing the House Subcommittee in charge of Internet and intellectual property-related issues, Rep. John Conyers (D -<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.chellorose.com/2009/06/25/hr848-performance-rights-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5371680 2009-06-25T00:00:00Z Entertainment Daily ... about the Performance Rights Act-H.R. 848. (6-22-09) The bill, spearheaded by US Congressman John Conyers, would impose a royalty on commercial radio stations that would pay performers (not just writers and publishers) for airplay. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.taragana.com/e/2009/06/26/michael-jackson-the-gifted-child-star-who-rose-to-become-the-king-of-pop-dies-in-la-at-50-11507/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5371677 2009-06-25T00:00:00Z Radio Facts While she certainly has the right to express her views about HR 848, Ms. Hughes was completely out of line in what she said on the Baisden Show about Congressman John Conyers (D-Michigan) and the negative inferences she made about his ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radiofacts.com/2009/06/25/harry-lyles-says-cathy-hughes-is-misleading-the-public-on-the-performance-rights-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5401164 2009-06-24T00:00:00Z Entertainment Marketing &amp; Promotions Washington, DC, May 13, 2009 – Today the House Judiciary Committee approved the Performance Rights Act (HR 848). The Bill will close a loophole in copyright law that allows music radio stations to earn billions of dollars each year ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bregentertainmentmarketing.blogspot.com/2009/06/performance-rights-act-hr-848-its-real.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5371678 2009-06-24T00:00:00Z Radio Facts Blog Cathy Hughes, Founder of Radio One, as one example, has been leading the charge against HR 848, an act of legislation that Hughes charges will “end black radio.â€* Nothing could be further from the truth. The facts on HR 848 are clear if ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radiofacts.com/2009/06/24/rfsn-guest-blogger-paul-porter-the-story-that-black-radio-is-afraid-to-tell/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5344427 2009-06-23T00:00:00Z All About Race Categories. Affirmative Action · AOL Black Voices/BlackSpin · Appearance · Barack Obama · Blog Matters · Check these out · Children 911 · Cinema · Color T.V. · Commenter Corner · Corpora<br /><br /><a href="http://www.allaboutrace.com/2009/06/22/guest-post-by-paul-porter-black-radio-speaks-with-fork-tongue/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5355059 2009-06-23T00:00:00Z Radio 2020 Now we are seeing radio under economic fire on Capitol Hill as the Performance Rights Act (S. 379 & H.R. 848) lumbers its way through the legislative process. In response, there have been many efforts made to combat this proposed act ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radio2020.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/keeping-radio-free-the-online-movement/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5355060 2009-06-23T00:00:00Z A IS A They are lobbying for a new tax on radio stations, called the Performance Rights Act (S. 379 and H.R 848) and, while it is safe to say that I would be opposed to most new taxes, this one is especially troublesome. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rheajones.blogspot.com/2009/06/more-riaa-nonsense.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/commentary/5343078 2009-06-22T00:00:00Z LTs Jazzy Radio Loft & Lounge The facts on HR 848 are clear if you take the time to read them. Formally called The Performance Rights Act, the bill proposes what should be simple - paying performers royalties for radio airplay. Only the United States, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ltsjazzyradio.blogspot.com/2009/06/story-that-black-radio-is-afraid-to.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/commentary/5709274 2009-06-22T00:00:00Z Everyone&#39;s Blog Posts - RFSN Cathy Hughes, Founder of Radio One, as one example, has been leading the charge against HR 848, an act of legislation that Hughes charges will “end black radio.â€* Nothing could be further from the truth. The facts on HR 848 are clear if ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radiofacts.ning.com/xn/detail/3267426:BlogPost:2701">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/commentary/5517826 2009-06-22T00:00:00Z Industry Ears RSS Cathy Hughes, Founder of Radio One, as one example, has been leading the charge against HR 848, an act of legislation that Hughes charges will “end black radio.â€* Nothing could be further from the truth. The facts on HR 848 are clear if ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.industryears.com/rssread.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1245681163&amp;archive=&amp;start_from=&amp;ucat=2&amp;">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/commentary/5371682 2009-06-22T00:00:00Z The Liberal Doomsayer So basically, I don't buy the “crocodile tearsâ€* from the radio business about how HR 848 will “harm local radio stations, who have already seen their revenues sink to double digits under the current economic crisis,â€* as noted here. <br /><br /><a href="http://liberaldoomsayer.wordpress.com/2009/06/22/tuning-out-the-local-radio-freedom-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/commentary/5343081 2009-06-22T00:00:00Z Georgia TodayGeorgia Today Today's town hall meeting, hosted by the Atlanta chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, will feature “updatesâ€* from congressmen Hank Johnson (D- Ga .) and John Conyers (D-Mich.). According to the flier, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaday.co.cc/?p=2426">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/commentary/5343079 2009-06-22T00:00:00Z Reidblog [The Reid Report blog] Cathy Hughes, Founder of Radio One, as one example, has been leading the charge against HR 848, an act of legislation that Hughes charges will “end black radio.â€* Nothing could be further from the truth. The facts on HR 848 are clear if ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.reidreport.com/2009/06/paul-porter-speaks-truth-to-black-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-22:/commentary/5343077 2009-06-22T00:00:00Z Crib Notes Atlanta Creative Loafing Weekly Newspaper, shelter from the mainstream for news, event listings, dining, movies and music.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/cribnotes/2009/06/22/naras-atlanta-hosts-todays-town-hall-on-hr-848-performance-rights-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-21:/commentary/5459370 2009-06-21T00:00:00Z Politicafe.com HR 848 is a Bill designed to provide a source of income for musical artists each time one of their songs are played on the radio. Currently most singers, background singers, and musicians are not compensated for song airtime. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.politicafe.com/pblog/?p=1231">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-19:/commentary/5306642 2009-06-19T00:00:00Z Mel Phillips Now & Then In addition to the website, Greater Media is running on-air spots inviting radio supporters to sign the petition opposing the Performance Rights Act on local radio (H.R. 848 and S. 379), which will be distributed to members of Congress… ...<br /><br /><a href="http://melphillipsnowandthen.com/2009/06/19/a-new-website-for-anti-performance-tax-proponents/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-19:/commentary/5306641 2009-06-19T00:00:00Z Otero Residents Forum These bills, S. 379 & H.R. 848 would devastate local radio stations across the country. However, even more importantly, the bills would negatively impact communities and local listeners. Posted by WAKIAKUM COUNTY RESISTANCE FORUM at ...<br /><br /><a href="http://oteroresidentsforum.blogspot.com/2009/06/s-379-hr-848-could-destroy-local-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-19:/commentary/5386947 2009-06-19T00:00:00Z Reality Radio What is H.R. 848. PostDateIcon June 19th, 2009 | PostAuthorIcon Author: admin. Enter 468x60 Ad Code Here. H.R. 848 or The Performance Royalty Rights Act can be summarized in the following: Performance Rights Act - Amends federal ...<br /><br /><a href="http://realityradioonline.com/?p=1">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-19:/commentary/5466039 2009-06-19T00:00:00Z Reality Radio Congressman John Conyers of Detroit sponsored Performance Tax Bill HR 848, which severely threatens the life of black radio. Black radio owners and community leaders requested a hearing to discuss the severity of the tax and the impact ...<br /><br /><a href="http://realityradioonline.com/?p=7">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-18:/commentary/5294974 2009-06-18T00:00:00Z RADIO ONLINE News ... Greater Media is reaching out to its stations' local databases and running on-air promotional announcements, inviting radio supporters to sign the petition opposing the Performance Rights Act on local radio (H.R. 848 and S. 379), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b11683">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-18:/commentary/5371679 2009-06-18T00:00:00Z Maurice Garland Lately black radio has been on a jihad, so to speak against bill HR 848. They’re distorting it as a bill to “get rid of black radioâ€*, and sadly, most of their audience will not take to time to research it and find out what it actually ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mauricegarland.blogspot.com/2009/06/open-letter-to-black-radio-from-tony-mf.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-18:/commentary/5294975 2009-06-18T00:00:00Z Philly TV and Radio The international record labels are asking Congress for a handout (H.R. 848/ S. 379) and they want to take it from local radio stations like MGK. You see, these big international record companies have a problem: they haven't adapted to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lauranachman.net/?p=2321">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-17:/commentary/5287054 2009-06-17T00:00:00Z "I dO Music" Tips & News A bill, entitled, HR 848 Performance Rights Act, has the potential to wipe out minority radio as we know it. Basically, the bill will force radio stations to pay a fee, or tax, for EVERY song that plays on the airwaves. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://idomusicblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/foggy-future-of-radio-hr-848.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-17:/commentary/5287056 2009-06-17T00:00:00Z Crib Notes Unfortunately, and predictably, black radio has made HR 848 an “us (black) vs. them (white)â€* issue, even going as far as to tell their listeners to call Senators and Congressmen and threaten their seats. I promise you, those that make ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/cribnotes/2009/06/17/an-open-letter-to-black-radio-from-tony-mf-rock/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5287057 2009-06-16T00:00:00Z Black Agenda Report New every Friday. This week --Big Cable and Phone companies may block communities' access to broadband stimulus funds, and more about HR 848, the Performance Rights bill. Click here to download or listen. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackagendareport.com/?q=content/great-debate-harlem">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5466040 2009-06-16T00:00:00Z Rantings Of A Mad Rodent Lately black radio has been on a jihad, so to speak against bill HR 848. They're distorting it as a bill to "get rid of black radio", and sadly, most of their audience will not take the time to research it and find out what it actually ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rodentbassist.blogspot.com/2009/06/open-letter-to-black-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5278599 2009-06-16T00:00:00Z Benton Foundation - Headlines Hearing on: H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act". Mar 10 2009 10:00am - 2:00pm. Hearing on: H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act" House Committee on the Judiciary 10 am. March 10, 2009 2141 Rayburn House Office Building ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.benton.org/node/25971">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-16:/commentary/5278598 2009-06-16T00:00:00Z ISIAH CAREY'S 'INSITE' I co-sponsored H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act" because I believe in fairness, equity, and justice. I have great love and affection for my friends who own broadcasting companies because they are involved in this great radio ...<br /><br /><a href="http://carey2.blogspot.com/2009/06/is-it-waste-of-time-since-her-position.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-13:/commentary/5270431 2009-06-13T00:00:00Z Prisonworld BlogTalk Congressman John Conyers had introduced a bill that would make radio stations pay a performance tax to record companies that are in turn suppose to pay the artists for the playing of thier music. If you are not familiar with this ...<br /><br /><a href="http://prisonworldblogtalk.com/2009/06/13/hr-848.aspx?ref=rss">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-11:/commentary/5236576 2009-06-11T00:00:00Z FurdLog Another constituency heard from in the run-up to the 111th Congress' hearings on S.379/H.R.848 in the effort, once again, to BROADEN copyright protections: Film, TV music composers urge copyright law change (pdf) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://msl1.mit.edu/furdlog/?p=7722">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-11:/commentary/5236579 2009-06-11T00:00:00Z The Music Industry Report I and other members of Congress recently voted for the Performance Rights Act, HR 848, which would pay artists when radio stations play their music. This is a matter of fairness, but unfortunately folks have been misled on some Atlanta ...<br /><br /><a href="http://musicindustryreport.org/?p=8972">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-10:/commentary/5236578 2009-06-10T00:00:00Z The ClownVision Chronicles 'Although the proponents of H.R. 848 claim this bill is about compensating artists, in actuality at least half of this fee will go directly into the pockets of the big record labels, funneling billions of dollars to companies based ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theclownvisionchronicles.blogspot.com/2009/06/bono-v-clear-channel.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-10:/commentary/5270432 2009-06-10T00:00:00Z DEFENDERS OF THE TRUE SCHOOL Blackagendareport.com Is it really HR 848 or Black Radio? Once again the big media machine is working, while Congressional lawmakers are being besieged with lobbyist and broadcaster rhetoric, the truth is being diverted by Black radio ...<br /><br /><a href="http://avengerxl.blogspot.com/2009/06/black-radio-gets-what-it-deserves.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-10:/commentary/5230681 2009-06-10T00:00:00Z Urban Insite To set the record straight on the Performance Rights Act [H.R. 848] Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) joined a town hall meeting in Detroit on June 2 hosted by Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee John Conyers and attended by music legends ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbaninsite.com/?p=1834">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-09:/commentary/5236577 2009-06-09T00:00:00Z FMQB News NAMB concludes by saying, "As professional media brokers, we can assure you that the enactment of HR 848 will have a devastating effect on all broadcasters and especially on minority and rural broadcasters and new entrants to the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=1362493&amp;spid=1314">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-09:/commentary/5223017 2009-06-09T00:00:00Z Playahata So, do we fight against HR 848? I say yes, especially since, as activists such as Davey D have pointed out, this could eventually effect the noncommercial stations that play progressive music. Also, the few black talk radio programs ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.playahata.com/?p=6279">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-09:/commentary/5244998 2009-06-09T00:00:00Z Playahata Image Courtesy of Blackagendareport.com Is it really HR 848 or Black Radio? Once again the big media machine is working, while Congressional lawmakers are being besieged with lobbyist and broadcaster rhetoric, the truth is being ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.playahata.com/?p=6277">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-09:/commentary/5244997 2009-06-09T00:00:00Z State Bill Colorado By Gene Davis, DENVER DAILY NEWS A Colorado lawmaker is trying to postpone a battle royale over musician royalties. Rep. Betsy Markey, D-Fort Collins, Monday sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other leading lawmakers urging ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.statebillnews.com/?p=333">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-09:/commentary/5386950 2009-06-09T00:00:00Z The Blak Truth Lately there has been a divide in the black community caused by Congressman John Conyers proposal of HR 848. Many have suggested that such legislation could ruin Black Radio while others argue that the artist deserve to be paid. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blaktruth.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/black-radio-bail-plan/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-09:/commentary/5230678 2009-06-09T00:00:00Z Black Agenda Report Radio One founder Cathy Hughes “and her staff have done a great job of concealing the factsâ€* of the legislation, HR 848, sponsored by Detroit Congressman John Conyers. Hughes has been joined by syndicated hosts Tom Joyner and Michael ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackagendareport.com/?q=content/black-radio-speaks-forked-tongue">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-09:/commentary/5223021 2009-06-09T00:00:00Z Intellectual Property Watch The House Judiciary Committee passed the House bill, HR 848, last month. There's also a movement in some countries to recognise a resale royalty right, which entitles artists - i.e. painters or sculptors - to a royalty each time their ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ip-watch.org/weblog/2009/06/10/french-minister-says-hadopi-law-a-21st-century-reality/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-09:/commentary/5223020 2009-06-09T00:00:00Z Nephology 2.0 A bill entitled HR 848, sponsored by Rep. John Conyers passed through the Judiciary Committee last week to ensure that radio stations pay American artists performance royalties whenever their songs are played. Currently digital radio ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nephewfromthego.com/2009/06/should-i-be-happy-for-meor-concerned.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-09:/commentary/5230682 2009-06-09T00:00:00Z Heads Up on I AM HIP HOP Today on Rhymefest's Twitter he spoke about the HR 848 Performance Rights Act being passed to the House this past Wednesday and now it's moving into the Senate next. Please write letters & call your senators if you're an artist so you ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iamhiphop.com/xn/detail/2157411:Comment:69566">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-08:/commentary/5215415 2009-06-08T00:00:00Z BARN OnAir & OnLine 24/7/365 WASHINGTON—Today Congresswoman Betsy Markey sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of House Leadership, urging them to delay consideration of H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act, until the full impact of this ...<br /><br /><a href="http://brianallmerradionetwork.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/06-09-09-markey-opposes-radio-performance-tax/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-08:/commentary/5223022 2009-06-08T00:00:00Z Blues Historian Performance Rights Act (HR 848) Approved, on way to passing - The House Judiciary Committee approved the Performance Rights Act (HR 848) today, with 21 in favor, 9 not in favor. It includes these rates that apply *on... 3 weeks ago ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bluesman2001.blogspot.com/2009/06/soulmate-i-am.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-07:/commentary/5215417 2009-06-07T00:00:00Z Blues Historian Performance Rights Act (HR 848) Approved, on way to passing - The House Judiciary Committee approved the Performance Rights Act (HR 848) today, with 21 in favor, 9 not in favor. It includes these rates that apply *on... 3 weeks ago ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bluesman2001.blogspot.com/2009/06/andre-and-j-tones-proud-mary.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-06:/commentary/5223019 2009-06-06T00:00:00Z Urban Insite However, over the last few weeks, I have read with great interest (and at times real confusion) the reports and blogs about the controversy generated by House Resolution 848 - the so-called Performance Rights Act – the measure that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbaninsite.com/?p=1775">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-05:/commentary/5186634 2009-06-05T00:00:00Z Frank Paul Gambino Snapshot of HR 848 Performance Royalties. A bill is proposed legislation and an act is legislation put into effect, a bill has to be passed into law to become an act. Summary of Introduced bill on 4 Feb 2009 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://frankpaulgambino.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/snapshot-of-hr-848-performance-royalties/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-05:/commentary/5277891 2009-06-05T00:00:00Z SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page Blocked Performance Rights Act May Present Huge Opportunity for Sirius 3 comments. by: Satwaves June 05, 2009 | about: SIRI · Satwaves picture Satwaves · 149. Followers · 10. Following. You are currently following Satwaves ...<br /><br /><a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/141479-blocked-performance-rights-act-may-present-huge-opportunity-for-sirius">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-05:/commentary/5230680 2009-06-05T00:00:00Z Davey D's Hip Hop Corner-(The Blog) the legendary Hip-Hop Historian Davey D. called in with perhaps the best breakdown of HR 848 and why it is hard for him to support John Conyers, Cathy Hughes and even Dionne Warwick on this one …Cedric confided that he has been watching ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hiphopandpolitics.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/cedric-muhammad-black-coffee-show-davey-d-speaks-on-hr-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-05:/commentary/5430401 2009-06-05T00:00:00Z SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page Brandon Matthews submits: by David "Newman" Phillips. In a recent article, it was announced that HR 848, also known as the Performance Rights Act which would force Terrestrial Radio to pay performance fees to the artists, was blocked. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/141479-blocked-performance-rights-act-may-present-huge-opportunity-for-sirius?source=feed">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-05:/commentary/5186636 2009-06-05T00:00:00Z Radio 2020 While non-binding, the resolution still sends a clear message of disapproval to the supporters of HR 848, known as the Performance Rights Act. Lets see some comments on the Performance Rights Act from Kansas via TMC.net: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radio2020.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/a-radio-victory-on-capitol-hill/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-04:/commentary/5186638 2009-06-04T00:00:00Z Untitled “The public outcry and recent controversy surrounding the mark up of H.R. 848 reflects the foreseeable negative consequences of the bill and the devastating impact it will have on local radio and the communities served with the delivery ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rbr.com/radio/14979.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-04:/commentary/5179362 2009-06-04T00:00:00Z FMQB News Please help ensure that radio remains a viable voice and that H.R. 848 is not sent to the House floor for a vote." As reported yesterday, a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives now opposes the Performance Rights Act. The Local ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=1355712&amp;spid=1314">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5179365 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z Blues Historian Performance Rights Act (HR 848) Approved, on way to passing - The House Judiciary Committee approved the Performance Rights Act (HR 848) today, with 21 in favor, 9 not in favor. It includes these rates that apply *on... 3 weeks ago ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bluesman2001.blogspot.com/2009/06/koko-taylor-ernestine.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5223018 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z twitter this Today myself and the thousands of other webcasters on Live365 received a note from Jason Stoddard, Director of Broadcasting. The email basically directs us webcasters to blindly digitally sign a letter “to encourage Senator Pat Leahy of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://cblue456.tumblr.com/post/117771109">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5186637 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z Audionews.ru Author: alansmithee Posted: 2009-06-03 17:48 (GMT 3.50) Performance Rights Act (Introduced in House) [HR 848 IH] http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h848/text [fixed linkage] music tax? from what I can tell it's basically bringing an ...<br /><br /><a href="http://forum.audionews.ru/viewtopic.php?p=489781#489781">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5186635 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z The Truth HR 848 & S. 379 are Bills & no Royalty Act yet. Performance Royalties: The United States Congress will yet again reflect on the issue of Royalty Payments to the performing artists by American Radio stations. Reps. Gene Green (D. Texas), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://frankpaulgambino59.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/hr-848-s-379-are-bills-no-royalty-act-yet/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5179366 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z Mark and Walt in the Morning - Marquette... There are currently two bills pending in Congress that would levy a performance tax on local radio – H.R. 848, sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (MI-14) and S. 379, sponsored by Sen. Patrick Leahy (VT). Your members of Congress need to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://broadcasteverywhere.com/marknwalt/?p=1388">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5179363 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z Smooth Jazz and More's Blog!! Last month, a letter was sent to House Judiciary Committee members in regards to the (H.R. 848), which will require radio broadcasters to pay sound recording performance royalties. As a result, House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers ...<br /><br /><a href="http://smoothjazzandmore.blogspot.com/2009/06/letter-sent-to-senators-urging-parity.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5167867 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z LTs Jazzy Radio Loft & Lounge Check out Industry Ears Paul Porter's latest article 'Black Radio Speaks with Fork Tongue' for the latest on HR-848 and what happened at the town hall in Detroit, on Tuesday, as Congressman John Conyers held a hearing on HR 848 at Wayne ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ltsjazzyradio.blogspot.com/2009/06/update-on-hr-848-performance-rights-act.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5167866 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z No Warning Shots Fired ! For the most part, the conversation surrounding HR 848 has been dominated by high level radio execs who control the airwaves. Well, Rep. John Conyers held a townhall meeting in Detroit, yesterday, to give the other side of the story. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nowarningshotsfired.blogspot.com/2009/06/nwsf-bullet-motown-throwdown.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-03:/commentary/5167865 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z Frank Paul Gambino HR 848 & S. 379 are Bills & no Royalty Act yet. Janet HR 848 & S. 379 are Bills & no Royalty Act yet. Performance Royalties: The United States Congress will yet again reflect on the issue of Royalty Payments to the performing artists by ...<br /><br /><a href="http://frankpaulgambino.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/hr-848-s-379-are-bills-no-royalty-act-yet/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-02:/commentary/5157029 2009-06-02T00:00:00Z RADIO ONLINE News The stations are each encouraging their listeners to attend and voice their opposition to Conyers-sponsored Performance Royalty Act (HR 848) which would levy royalties on radio for local airplay. Air personalities and station personnel ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n19321">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-02:/commentary/5167780 2009-06-02T00:00:00Z Blues Historian Performance Rights Act (HR 848) Approved, on way to passing - The House Judiciary Committee approved the Performance Rights Act (HR 848) today, with 21 in favor, 9 not in favor. It includes these rates that apply *on... 2 weeks ago ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bluesman2001.blogspot.com/2009/06/blues-before-sunset.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-02:/commentary/5207474 2009-06-02T00:00:00Z Ink Tank Bilde (Chris Farina/The Detroit News). Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) held "town hall meetings" in Detroit today pitting local radio broadcasters against some Detroit musical legends. Guess who looks bad? Not the musicians. Not Conyers. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ericrhoads.blogs.com/ink_tank/2009/06/hr848-the-day-the-music-died.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-02:/commentary/5164566 2009-06-02T00:00:00Z What's The Word with Peter St. Cyr This is a Congressional Resolution, that if we get the needed 218 votes, would effectively remove the opposing legislation (H.R. 848) from coming to a floor vote in the House of Representatives. As of this writing, we are very near the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wordcab.blogspot.com/2009/06/local-radio-groups-asks-heinrich-for.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-02:/commentary/5160828 2009-06-02T00:00:00Z Editorial With the current war raging between the recording industry and the radio monopolies over HR 848, it seems that the machines are even fighting amongst themselves. As in the previous Terminator movies, the radio and music executives ...<br /><br /><a href="http://allhiphop.com/stories/editorial/archive/2009/06/02/21629397.aspx">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-02:/commentary/5160827 2009-06-02T00:00:00Z the new citizenship project Buried in the rubble of more high-profile congressional legislation such as H.R.1 — the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — and H.R. 15 — the National Health Insurance Act — is bill H.R.848, The Performance Rights Tax. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://newcitizenship.net/?p=5595">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-02:/commentary/5160826 2009-06-02T00:00:00Z Twin Ports Media Blog More than 80 school-licensed radio stations signed a letter opposing H.R. 848, the “Performance Right Act.â€* That's significant, because the RIAA suggests that non-coms would enjoy a sweetheart deal under the new law. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://twinportsmedia.twinportsbroadcasting.com/2009/06/02/latest-on-the-performance-royalty-bill-%E2%80%93-congress-is-back-in-session-and-nab-has-signed-up-200-members-against-the-bill/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-01:/commentary/5149415 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z Black Politics on the Web With the current war raging between the recording industry and the radio monopolies over HR 848, it seems that the machines are even fighting amongst themselves. As in the previous Terminator movies, the radio and music executives ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blackpoliticsontheweb.com/2009/05/31/the-termination-of-black-culture-is-black-music-month-worth-celebrating/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-01:/commentary/5153551 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z Frank Paul Gambino on June 1, 2009 at 4:45 am Comments (0). The URI to TrackBack this entry is: http://frankpaulgambino.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/radio-performance-royalty-bill-hr-848/trackback/. RSS feed for comments on this post. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://frankpaulgambino.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/radio-performance-royalty-bill-hr-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-01:/commentary/5160825 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z The Truth Radio Performance Royalty Bill HR 848. Introduced on 4 February 2009: Performance Rights Act – Amends federal copyright law to: (1) Grant performers of sound recordings equal rights to compensation from terrestrial broadcasters; ...<br /><br /><a href="http://frankpaulgambino59.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/radio-performance-royalty-bill-hr-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-01:/commentary/5157030 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z Anderson@Large Fakir testified before the Committee in support of HR 848, the “Performance Rights Act.â€* He told the Detroit News: The way I presented the bill to a lot of Congress people, I turned a couple of heads on it. Some of them didn't know that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://andersonatlarge.typepad.com/andersonlarge/2009/06/performance-artists-want-money.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5149919 2009-05-31T00:00:00Z Everyone's Blog Posts - TheBlackList Pub With the current war raging between the recording industry and the radio monopolies over HR 848, it seems that the machines are even fighting amongst themselves. As in the previous Terminator movies, the radio and music executives ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theblacklistpub.ning.com/xn/detail/2055350:BlogPost:28495">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5150669 2009-05-31T00:00:00Z The Prime Minister's Place Under HR 848 the revenues from the performance fee automatically go to the record companies which then distribute the money to the artist with the record company getting half off the top. It's seemed under this relationship the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://profmiles.blogspot.com/2009/05/no-to-hr-848.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5149386 2009-05-31T00:00:00Z ISIAH CAREY'S 'INSITE' I've been told there was a rift between management of the urban radio company and Adams about HR 848. It's the piece of legislation that would require radio stations to pay the performing artists when their songs are played on the air. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://carey2.blogspot.com/2009/05/monday-could-be-big-day.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5147355 2009-05-31T00:00:00Z Heads Up on I AM HIP HOP Today on Rhymefest's Twitter he spoke about the HR 848 Performance Rights Act being passed to the House this past Wednesday and now it's moving into the Senate next. Please write letters & call your senators if you're an artist so you ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iamhiphop.com/xn/detail/2157411:Comment:68604">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-30:/commentary/5141519 2009-05-30T00:00:00Z Foxxology Report ... more than 200 protesters gathered outside the Detroit offices of House Judiciary Chairman and longtime Michigan representative John Conyers, who sponsored the controversial Performance Rights Act (HR 848). Known as the “performance ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.foxxology.com/?p=512">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-29:/commentary/5132920 2009-05-29T00:00:00Z Clutch Magazine On May 13, more than 200 protesters gathered outside the Detroit offices of House Judiciary Chairman and longtime Michigan representative John Conyers, who sponsored the controversial Performance Rights Act (HR 848). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://clutchmagonline.com/newsgossipinfo/daily-news-feed-5292009vocab-glower/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-29:/commentary/5132850 2009-05-29T00:00:00Z DryerBuzz News, Podcast and NetTV HR 848 has some seeing green and others seeing red, namely Black Radio. Introduced by Rep Conyers, John, Jr, the bill is said to “provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dryerbuzz.com/2009/05/dryerbuzz-company-great-hr-848-debate-live-and-podcast-with-entertainment-attorney-leron-e-rogers/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-29:/commentary/5132852 2009-05-29T00:00:00Z Firedoglake HR 848, the so-called Performance Rights Act, which Hughes says may be the death knell of black radio is sponsored by Detroit congressman John Conyers. It has dozens of high-profile celebrity boosters. The legislation will supposedly ...<br /><br /><a href="http://oxdown.firedoglake.com/diary/5360">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-29:/commentary/5165906 2009-05-29T00:00:00Z Giant Steps For decades Representative John Conyers has been at the forefront of numerous battles on behalf of equality and justice. But in recent days Conyers has found himself at odds with longtime friends, targeted by top broadcasters, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://popculture.nashvillecityblogs.com/?p=361">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-29:/commentary/5541863 2009-05-29T00:00:00Z Firedoglake HR 848, the so-called Performance Rights Act, which Hughes says may be the death knell of black radio is sponsored by Detroit congressman John Conyers. It has dozens of high-profile celebrity boosters. The legislation will supposedly ...<br /><br /><a href="http://seminal.firedoglake.com/diary/5360">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-29:/commentary/5141520 2009-05-29T00:00:00Z AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves... Black Radio and the “Performance Rightsâ€* Toll Booth - HR 848, cynically misnamed "Performance Rights" bill sponsored by John Conyers will not benefit most artists. It will legalize payola, suppress creativity,... 55 minutes ago ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.americablog.com/2009/05/cornyn-criticizes-gingrich-before.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-29:/commentary/5132851 2009-05-29T00:00:00Z A Growing Woman's Tales ~ A songwriter's... One bill not getting much attention until now is HR 848, the performance rights tax, and radio stations aren't happy. The alternative rock was playing at the 101X studios in Northeast Austin. But Vice President Scott Gillmore thinks ...<br /><br /><a href="http://premalanay.wordpress.com/2009/05/29/performance-tax-raises-concerns-among-radio-industry/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-28:/commentary/5125933 2009-05-28T00:00:00Z ISIAH CAREY'S 'INSITE' Hughes has been very vocal in her position against HR 848. It would be legislation out of Washington that would require radio stations to pay artists for airing their songs. As many of you know Adams is a recording artist and would ...<br /><br /><a href="http://carey2.blogspot.com/2009/05/yolanda-adams-missing-from-praise-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-28:/commentary/5126006 2009-05-28T00:00:00Z The PR Distinction: Empowering & Inspiring Advice Conyers Makes Statement Regarding The Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848). Rep. John Conyers, Jr. , (D) MI-14 made the following statement, on May 13th, 2009, at a Judiciary Committee hearing before offering an amendment to the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theprdistinction.blogspot.com/2009/05/talented-beautiful-smart-sexy-women-of.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-28:/commentary/5129402 2009-05-28T00:00:00Z Foxxology Report publicly split against each other, but a recently-passed bill (H.R. 848), championed by Conyers, just accomplished that. The “Performance Rights Actâ€* has created a full-blown spectacle, even enlisting the megaphone of media mogul, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.foxxology.com/?p=502">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-28:/commentary/5165907 2009-05-28T00:00:00Z Desert Cities Think Tank by Meg Marker endorsed by the National Association of Broadcasters and the Coachella Valley Radio Broadcasters Association Another Bailout. This isn’t the first time Congresswoman Bono Mack (R-CA) has gone left… she’s done a fine job ...<br /><br /><a href="http://desertcitiesthinktank.blogspot.com/2009/05/another-bailout.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-28:/commentary/5129403 2009-05-28T00:00:00Z Grind EFX Absent from the U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearing the other day on HR 848, the so-called Performance Rights Act, was any acknowledgement as to why it is completely unreasonable to insist upon “parityâ€* among delivery platforms that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.grindefx.com/royalties-amount-to-an-unfair-tax/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-28:/commentary/5132882 2009-05-28T00:00:00Z AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves... Black Radio and the “Performance Rightsâ€* Toll Booth - HR 848, cynically misnamed "Performance Rights" bill sponsored by John Conyers will not benefit most artists. It will legalize payola, suppress creativity,... 31 minutes ago ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.americablog.com/2009/05/obama-jokes-about-gay-protesters-asking.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-28:/commentary/5386949 2009-05-28T00:00:00Z Urban Insite I truly hope this HR 848 Bill passes………If black people are not intelligent enough to run your stations then we're not intelligent enough support you in this matter either…..Support HR 848!!! Support HR 848!!! The real sellout is Cat<br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbaninsite.com/?p=1469">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5149416 2009-05-27T23:16:00Z Sincerely Sencera (Sin*Sear^Ray) For weeks now you’ve probably been hearing Cathy Hughes founder of Radio One pleading for listeners to call their local senator and oppose Bill <strong class="keyword">H.R.848</strong>. She says this will kill urban radio<br /><br /><a href="http://sincerelysencera.com/2009/05/27/h-r-848-performance-royalties-performers-finally-get-paid/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5129621 2009-05-27T00:00:00Z FreshXpress.:.The PULSE of Young Black America It should be duly noted that H.R. 848 didn't just spring up like a thief in the night. For months it had been in the works, and for months, faithful public servants like award-winning Hip-Hop journalist, Davey D, had been raising their ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thefreshxpress.com/2009/05/is-black-radio-worth-saving/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5129437 2009-05-27T00:00:00Z Untitled Urged on by Radio One's Detroit cluster, a couple of hundred protesters showed up outside Conyers' hometown office prior to the 21-9 vote by the House Judiciary Committee, which Conyers chairs, approving H.R. 848 and sending the bill on ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rbr.com/radio/14818.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5125904 2009-05-27T00:00:00Z Site RSS Feed On May 13, more than 200 protesters gathered outside the Detroit offices of House Judiciary Chairman and longtime Michigan representative John Conyers, who sponsored the controversial Performance Rights Act (HR 848). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theroot.com/views/black-radio-doesnt-deserve-our-help">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5120259 2009-05-27T00:00:00Z Today's Drum - Positive Black News - African... Urged on by Radio One's Detroit cluster, a couple of hundred protesters showed up outside Conyers' hometown office prior to the 21-9 vote by the House Judiciary Committee, which Conyers chairs, approving H.R. 848 and sending the bill on ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.todaysdrum.com/5521/minority-broadcasters-keeping-the-heat-on-congress/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5116450 2009-05-27T00:00:00Z Urban Radio Nation - Urban Radio, Media,... More on H.R. 848 Performance Royalty Tax - Passionate Plea from Cathy Hughes. “I'll tell you what will happen,â€* (if the Performance Royality Tax becomes law) “You won't get anymore new music, because I will only play a song by an art<br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbanradionation.com/2009/05/more-on-hr-848-performance-royalty-tax.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5116417 2009-05-27T00:00:00Z Untitled “This past spring,' they wrote, “several African American and Hispanic American radio station owners and executives visited congressional offices to express concerns that passage of the public performance legislation, H.R. 848 in the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rbr.com/radio/14796.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5116390 2009-05-27T00:00:00Z Black Agenda Report HR 848, the so-called performance rights legislation will doubtless further disadvantage black radio station owners because it will, in effect, legalize payola, and give the biggest chains more leverage in dealing with labels than ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackagendareport.com/?q=content/federal-bailout-black-radio%E2%80%8B-under-what-conditions">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-26:/commentary/5106756 2009-05-26T00:00:00Z Brother Jesse Blog Houston City Councilmember Jarvis Johnson expressing his support for minority radio stations and against House Bill HR 848. Dr. King once said, “In the end it is not the words of your enemy that you will remember most in life but rather ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jessemuhammad.blogs.finalcall.com/2009/05/houston-city-councilmember-jarvis.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-26:/commentary/5106732 2009-05-26T00:00:00Z Davey D's Hip Hop Corner-(The Blog) This week's “reduxâ€* featured a journalist roundtable discussion of HR 848 and the impact of payola, advertising and the politics of domination on media – Black radio in particular. Bruce Dixon from BlackAgendaReport.com, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hiphopandpolitics.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/who-killed-black-radio-a-journalist-roundtable/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-25:/commentary/5097808 2009-05-25T00:00:00Z Keepingitreal Al Sharpton (Heaven?) publicly split against each other, but a recently-passed bill (HR 848), championed by Conyers, just accomplished that. The "Performance Rights Act" has created a full-blown spectacle, even...<br /><br /><a href="http://keepingitreal.typepad.com/keepingitreal/2009/05/-is-black-radio-worth-saving.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-25:/commentary/5136585 2009-05-25T00:00:00Z Caviar &amp; Chitterling Blog President Obama Taps Judge Sonia Sontomayor For The High Court The Face of A New America. It's a new day for all Americans. There is something to say about folks from humble beginnings, excellent work ethics and HUGE dreams. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://caviaraandchitterling.blogspot.com/2009/05/lebrons-magic-shot-do-you-be-ibm-says.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-22:/commentary/5096495 2009-05-22T00:00:00Z . Leron Rogers, partner of Hewitt & Rogers at his Atlata office, gives us the business of this businessWhen I first heard about the HR 848 bill being passed I was perplexed. I didn't understand why an artist should get paid to have their ...<br /><br /><a href="http://socialaddiction.blogspot.com/2009/05/leron-rogers-gives-us-truth-on-hr-848.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-21:/commentary/5059994 2009-05-21T00:00:00Z Cedric Muhammad The crisis of political sagacity plays out with the uproar of HR 848 which finds the great Rev. Al Sharpton on one side and the legendary Rep. John Conyers on the other (at least there still together on HR 40…oh I forgot, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cedricmuhammad.com/hr-848-and-black-talk-radio-ending-wackness-in-the-name-of-blackness/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-21:/commentary/5074007 2009-05-21T00:00:00Z Blues Historian Performance Rights Act (HR 848) Approved, on way to passing - The House Judiciary Committee approved the Performance Rights Act (HR 848) today, with 21 in favor, 9 not in favor. It includes these rates that apply *on... 1 week ago ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bluesman2001.blogspot.com/2009/05/end-of-year-be-back-soon.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-21:/commentary/5069905 2009-05-21T00:00:00Z Prema LaNay (A Growing Woman's Tales)~A... I wanted to take a unique look at the Performance Royalty Bill (H. R. 4789), the “Performance Rights Actâ€*, or simply, “The Actâ€*, and its sister act, H.R. 848 which, is practically identical, that would require radio stations to pay a ..<br /><br /><a href="http://premalanay.wordpress.com/2009/05/21/a-deep-look-into-the-radio-performance-royalty-bill-part-i/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5054497 2009-05-20T00:00:00Z Credo WAMO sold for the money-not H.R. 848. the folks screaming the death of black radio will be holding up the recent sale of WAMO. In Pittsburgh, WAMO-FM (106.7) and sisters WAMO-AM (860) and WPGR-AM (1510) are being sold. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dowdellresearch.blogspot.com/2009/05/wamo-sold-for-money-not-hr-848.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5058076 2009-05-20T00:00:00Z Home HR 848 they cried, a bill to make stations pay a “performance rightsâ€* fee for every song played, was a mortal threat to black radio. In a widely circulated blog post which was echo-blasted to everybody on any Radio One email list, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tubmancitypress.com/home/2009/5/21/black-radio-and-the-performance-rights-toll-booth.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5078425 2009-05-20T00:00:00Z Industry Ears RSS Is it really HR 848 or Black Radio? Once again the big media machine is working, while Congressional lawmakers are being besieged with lobbyist and broadcaster rhetoric, the truth is being diverted by Black radio about the Performance ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.industryears.com/rssread.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1242825252&amp;archive=&amp;start_from=&amp;ucat=2&amp;">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5076662 2009-05-20T00:00:00Z African American Political Pundit HR 848 they cried, a bill to make stations pay a “performance rightsâ€* fee for every song played, was a mortal threat to black radio. In a widely circulated blog post which was echo-blasted to everybody on any Radio One email list, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://aapoliticalpundit.blogspot.com/2009/05/traditional-black-radio-vs-black-talk.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5051000 2009-05-20T00:00:00Z Black Agenda Report HR 848, the so-called Performance Rights Act, which Hughes says may be the death knell of black radio is sponsored by Detroit congressman John Conyers. It has dozens of high-profile celebrity boosters. The legislation will supposedly ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blackagendareport.com/?q=content/black-radio-and-performance-rights-toll-booth">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5054534 2009-05-20T00:00:00Z Credo Four Top founder Duke Fakir to Radio One and H.R. 848. Duke Fakir is ticked off. The suave Fakir, a founding member of Motown's legendary Four Tops, is more than a little annoyed at the protests coming from corporate radio executives on ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dowdellresearch.blogspot.com/2009/05/four.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-19:/commentary/5049478 2009-05-19T00:00:00Z dNBe Re-education For more information visit http://www.musicfirstcoalition.org and contact your local representatives and senators to tell them you support HR 848 The Performance Rights Act. (Read Rhymefest's Journal Entry at HipHopGame.Com) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.dangerousnegro.com/?p=520">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-19:/commentary/5043310 2009-05-19T00:00:00Z DRN News On Wednesday, May 13, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Performance Rights Act (HR 848), which would require radio stations to pay royalties to artists for playing their music. The following day, three minority and civil rights ...<br /><br /><a href="http://drnnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/amelia-earhart-is-newest-member-of-cbs.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-19:/commentary/5046719 2009-05-19T00:00:00Z The Daily Voice - Black America's Daily... It should be duly noted that H.R. 848 didn't just spring up like a thief in the night. For months it had been in the works, and for months, faithful public servants like award-winning Hip-Hop journalist, Davey D, had been raising their ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thedailyvoice.com/voice/2009/05/is-black-radio-worth-saving-001904.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-19:/commentary/5046720 2009-05-19T00:00:00Z A Splash of Circus Peanuts So, do we fight against HR 848? I say yes, especially since, as activists such as Davey D have pointed out, this could eventually effect the noncommercial stations that play progressive music. Also, the few black talk radio programs ...<br /><br /><a href="http://asplashofcircuspeanuts.blogspot.com/2009/05/still-number-1-1-1-1-one.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-19:/commentary/5559742 2009-05-19T00:00:00Z RHYMEFEST A bill entitled HR 848, sponsored by Rep. John Conyers passed through the Judiciary Committee last week to ensure that radio stations pay American artists performance royalties whenever their songs are played. Currently digital radio ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.elchethemovement.com/?p=117">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-19:/commentary/5050155 2009-05-19T00:00:00Z John Gorman's Media Blog John Conyers, Jr., sponsor of the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848) says, “that the needs of small, minority, religious, and non-music broadcasters are taken into account as he and other Members of Congress continue to work on the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://gormanmediablog.blogspot.com/2009/05/radio-riaas-performance-royalty-glee.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-19:/commentary/5041792 2009-05-19T00:00:00Z ISIAH CAREY'S 'INSITE' They take a different approach in their message to kill HR 848. Instead of saying you're going to lose your favorite radio station they claim all the money will go to foreign owned companies. What does that mean? ...<br /><br /><a href="http://carey2.blogspot.com/2009/05/urban-radio-stations-take-different.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5078426 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z Editorial “As a new mother, with a two-month old, I refuse to let these companies, these corporations, call my daughter a ‘bitch,’ a ‘hoe,’ a ‘n***er.’ It’s over. It’s not about ‘free speech.’ It’s about yo<br /><br /><a href="http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/editorial/archive/2009/05/18/21565713.aspx">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5089860 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z Anderson@Large By a vote of 21 to 9, the Committee passed HR 848, the “Performance Rights Act,â€* introduced by Chairman John Conyers Jr., who represents Detroit, the birthplace of Motown Records. A music lover, Conyers organizes a jazz concert and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://andersonatlarge.typepad.com/andersonlarge/2009/05/death-of-black-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5082844 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z John Gorman's Media Blog Based on its knowledge of minority broadcasters' finances, the Minority Media and Telecommunications Counsel predicts that H.R. 848 would lead to the bankruptcies of at least a third of minority radio stations.â€* ...<br /><br /><a href="http://gormanmediablog.blogspot.com/2009/05/radio-broom-and-gloom-in-pittsburgh.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5046790 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z FMQB News On Wednesday, May 13, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Performance Rights Act [H.R. 848], which would require radio stations to pay royalties to artists for playing their music. The following day, three minority and civil rights ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=1328522&amp;spid=1314">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5043312 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z Jesse Jackson Remembers publicly split against each other, but a recently-passed bill (H.R. 848), championed by Conyers, just accomplished that. The “Performance Rights Act†has created a full-blown spectacle, even enlisting the megaphone of media mogul, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://leblogue.com/bethpaul1/2009/05/18/is-black-radio-worth-saving/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5043311 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z My Rap News publicly split against each other, but a recently-passed bill (HR 848), championed by Conyers, just accomplished that. The “Performance Rights Actâ€* has created a full-blown spectacle, even enlisting the megaphone of media mogul, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://myrapnews.com/uncategorized/is-black-radio-worth-saving/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5036456 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z Editorial It should be duly noted that H.R. 848 didn't just spring up like a thief in the night. For months it had been in the works, and for months, faithful public servants like award-winning Hip-Hop journalist, Davey D, had been raising their ...<br /><br /><a href="http://allhiphop.com/stories/editorial/archive/2009/05/18/21565713.aspx">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5036428 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z ISIAH CAREY'S 'INSITE' HR 848 is the Performance Rights Act. It requires all radio stations to pay artists for playing their music. In the past radio has paid the writers of songs such like Dolly Parton every time Whitney Houston performs the #1 hit song ...<br /><br /><a href="http://carey2.blogspot.com/2009/05/congressswoman-sheila-jackson-lee-gives.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5036427 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z DALLAS SOUTH I just received word that Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is no longer a co-sponsor of HR 848, legislation that was proposed by Rep. John Conyers. Many have voiced concerns that the bill which would require radio stations to pay ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dallassouthblog.com/2009/05/18/hr-848-congresswoman-eddie-bernice-johnson-no-longer-co-sponsor-of-controversial-bill/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-18:/commentary/5033387 2009-05-18T00:00:00Z ONLY FOR THE DMV LIFESTYLE ! They're lobbying for a bill before Congress known as the Performance Rights Act (HR.848). The bill proposes that everyone who performs on a record from session players to lead and background singers be paid for the use of their work. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://forthedmvonly.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-bill-hr-848-and-how-it-can-affect.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-17:/commentary/5058113 2009-05-17T00:00:00Z No Warning Shots Fired ! Radio Plays Race Card Music Paul Scott By now you've heard last weeks propaganda campaign by Radio One's owner, Cathy Hughes and others warning that black life on the planet Earth will cease to exist if HR 848 (The Performance Bill) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nowarningshotsfired.blogspot.com/2009/05/radio-plays-race-card.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-16:/commentary/5020233 2009-05-16T00:00:00Z Lipstick Alley So as I said it was this entertainment industry media pitch and meeting. I got really 2 different strong opinions on both side of the fence in re:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lipstickalley.com/f15/cathy-hughes-radio-one-dirt-186304/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-16:/commentary/5020195 2009-05-16T00:00:00Z Lipstick Alley I've been wondering about her and that HR 848. She's been campaigning on the air about that more than she campaigned for Obama (if she ever did, in the first place.) I've got many ? about her that I hope this thread will answer. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lipstickalley.com/f73/cathy-hughes-radio-one-dirt-186304/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-16:/commentary/5020252 2009-05-16T00:00:00Z Quiet Criticism The Performance Royalties Act and the Webcaster Settlement Act were debated today by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. The Performance Rights Act, supported by Billy Corgan, would impose a “performance taxâ€* on broadcast radio stations ...<br /><br /><a href="http://quietcriticism.blogspot.com/2009/05/us-congress-votes-radio-performance.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-16:/commentary/5026421 2009-05-16T00:00:00Z SSO News They're lobbying for a bill before Congress known as the Performance Rights Act (HR.848). The bill proposes that everyone who performs on a record from session players to lead and background singers be paid for the use of their work. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.singingsuccessonline.com/news/2009/05/05/singers-seek-recording-compensation/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-15:/commentary/5089863 2009-05-15T00:00:00Z Blues Historian Performance Rights Act (HR 848) Approved, on way to passing - The House Judiciary Committee approved the Performance Rights Act (HR 848) today, with 21 in favor, 9 not in favor. It includes these rates that apply *on... 1 week ago ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bluesman2001.blogspot.com/2009/05/jenni-muldaur.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-15:/commentary/5012378 2009-05-15T00:00:00Z CNET Forums : Thread List - Buzz Out Loud Lounge Buzz Out Loud Lounge: HR 848 Performance Rights Act - Get tips and advice on this topic, or read other Buzz Out Loud Lounge discussions on CNET Forums.<br /><br /><a href="http://forums.cnet.com/5208-10152_102-0.html?threadID=342901">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-15:/commentary/5005180 2009-05-15T00:00:00Z Beaushelby's Blog H.R. 848: Performance Rights Act (GovTrack.us). Filed under: Uncategorized — beaushelby @ 4:21 am. Check out this website I found at govtrack.us. Help Keep Local Radio Tax-Free. Posted via web from The Hour Lounge ...<br /><br /><a href="http://beaushelby.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/h-r-848-performance-rights-act-govtrack-us/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-15:/commentary/5015126 2009-05-15T00:00:00Z No Warning Shots Fired ! Shelia Jackson Lee on to discuss her support of HR 848 (Performance Bill) , which will force radio stations to pay more money so that musicians will be compensated for their music. Well, it didn't take too long for Joyner to start ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nowarningshotsfired.blogspot.com/2009/05/nwsf-bullet-tom-joyner-snitchin-on.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-15:/commentary/5015127 2009-05-15T00:00:00Z Urban Radio Nation - Urban Radio, Media,... H.R. 848 - The John Conyers Performance Royalty Bill. I've thought and thought about this... and I just don't understand how a performance royalty tax helps artist in the music industry. Rep. John Conyers and Rep. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbanradionation.com/2009/05/hr-848-john-conyers-performance-royalty.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-15:/commentary/5012431 2009-05-15T00:00:00Z RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter - articles... RAIN has learned that, contrary to our analysis yesterday, the “Manager's Amendmentâ€* to the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848) would change the standard by which Internet radio royalties are determined, from the much-maligned “willing ...<br /><br /><a href="http://textpattern.kurthanson.com/articles/678/rain-515-radio-royalty-amendment-would-change-standard-for-webcast-rate-setting">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-14:/commentary/5000829 2009-05-14T00:00:00Z NewBlackMan In that smaller radio stations were often the only places where real independent artists could get any airplay (as opposed to those artists who are simply marketed as “independentâ€*), HR 848 will be detrimental to independent artist. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://newblackman.blogspot.com/2009/05/should-black-radio-die.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-14:/commentary/5000784 2009-05-14T00:00:00Z Black Politics on the Web So, do we fight against HR 848? I say yes, especially since, as activists such as Davey D have pointed out, this could eventually effect the noncommercial stations that play progressive music. Also, the few black talk radio programs ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blackpoliticsontheweb.com/2009/05/14/live-or-let-die-should-we-save-black-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-14:/commentary/5000559 2009-05-14T00:00:00Z Aries There is a new proposed bill H.R. 848 that will basically tax radio stations and have them pay royalties to play ANY music. Sounds like not such a big deal right? Think about it! Most indie radio stations and privately owned stations ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mazystar.com/aries/say-no-to-hr-bill-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-14:/commentary/5000558 2009-05-14T00:00:00Z Untitled Dan Lungren (R-CA), which would have stripped H.R. 848 of every word it contained and replaced it with a requirement that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a study on the value of music to radio stations, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rbr.com/radio/14575.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-14:/commentary/5046754 2009-05-14T00:00:00Z SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page Seeking Alpha. Home · The Macro View · Stocks & Sectors · Global Markets · ETFs · Investing Ideas · Breaking News · Transcripts · Register | Login. Email: Password: Forgot Your Password? Home »<br /><br /><a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/137631-royalty-changes-in-terrestrial-radio-could-bode-well-for-sirius-xm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-14:/commentary/5122174 2009-05-14T00:00:00Z The Hour Lounge Check out this website I found at govtrack.us. Help Keep Local Radio Tax-Free. Permalink | Leave a comment »<br /><br /><a href="http://thehourlounge.posterous.com/hr-848-performance-rights-act-govtrackus">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-14:/commentary/5000830 2009-05-14T00:00:00Z Tiny Mix Tapes The House edition of the act, H.R. 848, has passed the House Judiciary Committee yesterday on a vote of 21-9. All the Nays save one (Maxine Waters (D-CA)) were Republican, including Ranking members Lamar Smith of Texas and Bob Goodlatte ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tinymixtapes.com/Performance-Rights-Act-Passes">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-14:/commentary/5000785 2009-05-14T00:00:00Z ii Think Big! The HR 848 Bill would provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States code. In other words, let's tax radio performance. But we won't use the word tax. The word tax would be to harsh. Let's say establish a "FLAT ..<br /><br /><a href="http://iithinkbig.blogspot.com/2009/05/rep-john-conyers-hr-848-bill-will.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5005152 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Law on the Row HR 848 created no small amount of disagreement among radio broadcasters, minority broadcasters, trade unions and civil rights groups. However, a group of minority artists, including Duke Fakir of the Four Tops, Dionne Farris and Jon ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lawontherow.blogspot.com/2009/05/hr-848-passes-committee.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5000833 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Kirk Tanter's Blog Letter from Ms. H regarding: H.R. 848. Owner and Chairwoman of Radio One Cathy Hughes' open letter. TO MY RADIO ONE FAMILY: The Honorable John Conyers, our 80 year old African-American Congressman is the sponsor of a new bill that could ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kirktanter.blogspot.com/2009/05/letter-from-ms-h-regarding-hr-848.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/6079532 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z RagingElephants.org The truth is I have been witness to many of our elder, historic music artists who testified before Congress about the need for HR 848, a bill that allows them and their families to benefit from the entertainment they have provided the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ragingelephants.org/2009/05/13/hr-bill-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5000831 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Urban Radio Nation - Urban Radio, Media,... The outcome and the 21-9 vote weren't a surprise - though there was an unexpectedly spirited debate between Committee Chairman John Conyers, who's pushing H.R. 848, and California Rep. Maxine Waters, who is sharply opposed. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbanradionation.com/2009/05/performance-royalty-passes-house.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5000056 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter Also discussed in today's meeting of the House Judiciary Committee was the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848), which also passed committee after being altered by a “Manager's Amendmentâ€* to lower the annual fees for small radio ...<br /><br /><a href="http://textpattern.kurthanson.com/articles/675/rain-513-house-committee-wrangles-over-webcast-broadcast-royalties-in-markup-meeting-today">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5000055 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Smooth Jazz and More's Blog!! Also discussed was the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848), which also passed committee after being altered by a “Manager's Amendmentâ€* to lower the annual fees for small radio broadcasters. Over 300 webcasters signed on to a letter sent ...<br /><br /><a href="http://smoothjazzandmore.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-house-bill-gives-royalty-dispute.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5000054 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Law on the Row HR 848 created no small amount of disagreement among radio broadcasters, minority broadcasters, trade unions and civil rights groups. However, a group of minority artists, including Duke Fakir of the Four Tops, Dionne Farris and Jon ...<br /><br /><a href="http://musicattorney.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/hr-848-passes-committee/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5000014 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Encyclocenter Hr 848 Performance Rights Act US Bill Introduced In 111th Congress State Code Terrestrial Broadcast The Bill is the first step in the legislative process, which is then referred to the House of Judiciary. HR 848 Performance Rights Act. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.encyclocenter.com/Hr-848-Performance-Rights-Act-US-Bill-Introduced-In-111th-Congress-State-Code-Terrestrial-Broadcast-28547.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5000013 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter Also discussed in today's meeting of the House Judiciary Committee was the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848), which was altered by a “Manager's Amendmentâ€* to lower the annual fees for small radio broadcasters. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://textpattern.kurthanson.com/crb/676/house-judiciary-considers-new-webcaster-settlement-act-webcaster-petition-conyers-for-parity">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5000012 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Radio-Info News Though the NAB – strongly opposing H.R. 848 – says “We were pleasantly surprised by the considerable bipartisan opposition, even in a committee where support for the record labels is strongest.â€* Perhaps the most surprising feature of ..<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radio-info.com/sections/2/news_items/5620-lionel-is-back-in-syndication-this-time-from-air-america-media">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997160 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z With A Voice Like This The Performance Rights Act is up for a vote this week. Speaking as a performer, the premise of this Act is long overdue, that performers deserve to be paid for.<br /><br /><a href="http://withavoicelikethis.com/performance-rights-act-my-two-cents-on-hr-848">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5089862 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Radio-Info News Though the NAB – strongly opposing H.R. 848 – says “We were pleasantly surprised by the considerable bipartisan opposition, even in a committee where support for the record labels is strongest.â€* Perhaps the most surprising feature of ..<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radioinfo.com/sections/2-breaking-news/news_items/5093-the-economy-claims-destin-floridas-wfsh-am">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997158 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Radio-Info News Though the NAB – strongly opposing H.R. 848 – says “We were pleasantly surprised by the considerable bipartisan opposition, even in a committee where support for the record labels is strongest.â€* Perhaps the most surprising feature of ..<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radio-info.com/sections/2/news_items/5613-radio-ones-cathy-hughes-warns-new-bill-could-put-black-owned-stations-out-of-business">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5102868 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Hip-Hop, Electronic, Soul Music & Downloads “Today the House Judiciary Committee approved the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848). The Bill will close a loophole in copyright law that allows music radio stations to earn billions of dollars each year without compensating the artists ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mobileunderground.com/blog/performance-rights-bill-passes-through-judiciary-committee/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997104 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Billboard.biz - Top Stories reversed her support for H.R. 848. She acknowledged that she has been heavily lobbied by broadcasters as recently as Tuesday night (May 12), receiving phone calls from Salem Christian talk KKLA/Los Angeles, among other stations. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3ic20ecec53f0ea15b5b25192a4e1f9f9b">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997103 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z MusicRow Broadcasters were buoyed when Democratic California representative Maxine Waters reversed her support for H.R. 848, stating concern about the bill's potential financial impact on broadcasters. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.musicrow.com/2009/05/performance-royalties-act-goes-to-house/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997102 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Kirk Tanter's Blog The House Judiciary Committee today passes HR 848. Radio-fees bill passes committee as stations stage protest. Deb Price / The Detroit News Washington -- As a 200-person "Save Black Radio" rally was held in Detroit, the House Judiciary ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kirktanter.blogspot.com/2009/05/house-judiciary-committee-today-passes.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997101 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Law on the Row HR 848 created no small amount of disagreement among radio broadcasters, minority broadcasters, trade unions and civil rights groups. However, a group of minority artists, including Duke Fakir of the Four Tops, Dionne Farris and Jon ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lawontherow.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/hr-848-passes-committee/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997085 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Miss Xpose PLEASE READ: “SAVE BLACK RADIOâ€*! May 13, 2009 Author: MissXpose | Filed under: Music Industry Gossip. 2871423 PLEASE READ: SAVE BLACK RADIO! Radio One's owner Cathy Hughes was on the Tom Joyner Show this morning begging for a black ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.missxpose.com/2009/05/please-read-save-black-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997100 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Rusty on Radio Performance Rights Act (HR 848) Approved, on way to passing. The House Judiciary Committee approved the Performance Rights Act (HR 848) today, with 21 in favor, 9 not in favor. It includes these rates that apply only to over the air ...<br /><br /><a href="http://somafm.com/blogs/rusty/2009/05/performance-rights-act-hr-848-approved.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997029 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Show Yourself Strong I am contacting you to ask you to change your mind on sponsoring bill HR 848. I know you feel this bill will help the creative artists. But as an independent recording artist myself, this bill would do more harm than good. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://showyourselfstrong.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/hr-848-the-end-of-minority-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997027 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z OTB There is a new proposed bill H.R. 848 that will basically tax radio stations and have them pay royalties to play ANY music. Sounds like not such a big deal right? Think about it! Most indie radio stations and privately owned stations ...<br /><br /><a href="http://otbmgmt.blogspot.com/2009/05/say-no-to-hr-bill-848.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997026 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z NewBlackMan So, do we fight against HR 848? Read the Full Article @ No Warning Shots Fired or Industry Ears. Posted by MAN at 9:37 AM. Labels: Black Radio, Cathy Hughes, HR Bill 848, John Conyers, Performance Rights Act, Radio One ...<br /><br /><a href="http://newblackman.blogspot.com/2009/05/should-we-save-black-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4997025 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z DALLAS SOUTH The vibe from the Rickey Smiley show was that HR 848 is going to “kill black radio.â€* The guests on to discuss the topic urged that Rep. JohnConyers, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, convene hearings. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dallassouthblog.com/2009/05/13/hr-848-by-rep-john-conyers-has-black-radio-in-a-tizzy/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/4988932 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Industry Ears RSS So, do we fight against HR 848? I say yes, especially since, as activists such as Davey D have pointed out, this could eventually effect the noncommercial stations that play progressive music. Also, the few black talk radio programs ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.industryears.com/rssread.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1242212533&amp;archive=&amp;start_from=&amp;ucat=2&amp;">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/6437890 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z RagingElephants.org The truth is I have been witness to many of our elder, historic music artists who testified before Congress about the need for HR 848, a bill that allows them and their families to benefit from the entertainment they have provided the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ragingelephants.org/2009/05/13/hr-bill-848/comment-page-1/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5141521 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z RagingElephants.org The truth is I have been witness to many of our elder, historic music artists who testified before Congress about the need for HR 848, a bill that allows them and their families to benefit from the entertainment they have provided the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ragingelephants.org/?p=518">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5043315 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z The Third Eye - Charles Hallman His current bill, H.R. 848, intended to help artists get what they deserve, but instead, unless changes are made, will in effect, kill Black radio as we know it. Currently, any time a song is played on the radio, its author and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wwwchallman.blogspot.com/2009/05/save-black-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5041760 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Overview Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite I oppose HR-848. This bill would murder Black owned radio and the free music that we now hear on all free radio stations. In the midst of an American economic recession, it is not the right time to send millions of dollars to foreign ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/oppose-hb848-and-save-black-radio">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5036429 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z Music Row Law » Barry Shrum HR 848 created no small amount of disagreement among radio broadcasters, minority broadcasters, trade unions and civil rights groups. However, a group of minority artists, including Duke Fakir of the Four Tops, Dionne Farris and Jon ...<br /><br /><a href="http://musicrowlaw.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/hr-848-passes-committee/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5054678 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z BeatCrave.com - Passionate About Music! The Performance Royalties Act and the Webcaster Settlement Act were debated today by the US House Judiciary Committee. The Performance Rights Act, supported by Billy Corgan, would impose a “performance taxâ€* on broadcast radio stations, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://beatcrave.com/2009-05-13/us-congress-votes-radio-performance-royalty-fees/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5165146 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z No name&#39;s space hr 848 capital one login. Royalties from Radio Bill Causes Uproar . The offices of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee have been flooded with calls from Houston to Washington DC all day!Should We Save Save Black Radio? ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rosannehereby.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!A96463D8BD93F738!669.entry">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5270433 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z No name&#39;s space hr 848 preakness. Should We Save Save Black Radio? . Radio One's owner Cathy Hughes was on the Tom Joyner Show begging for a black community bailout of black radio because of a proposed bill by Rep. John Conyers that would make radio ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kittieonlyhere.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FEB2DFBFA4120CD8!696.entry">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5029852 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z iZania Black Networking Community So, do we fight against HR 848? I say yes, especially since, as activists such as Davey D have pointed out, this could eventually effect the noncommercial stations that play progressive music. Also, the few black talk radio programs ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.izania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3321">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5026952 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z XO There is a new proposed bill H.R. 848 that will basically tax radio stations and have them pay royalties to play ANY music. Sounds like not such a big deal right? Think about it! Most indie radio stations and privately owned stations ...<br /><br /><a href="http://xoupt.blogspot.com/2009/05/hr-bill-848from-my-homies-otb.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5153552 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z No name&#39;s space hr 848 performance rights act german national anthem, cheerios fda. See also: hr 848 performance rights act picower foundation hr 848 performance rights act hr 848 performance rights act picower foundation hr 848 performance rights act ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ritasupraquit.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!F66E6FE84B68DF27!539.entry">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5530862 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z DALLAS SOUTH The vibe from the Rickey Smiley show was that HR 848 is going to “kill black radio.â€* The guests on to discuss the topic urged that Rep. JohnConyers, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, convene hearings. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dallassouthblog.com/2009/05/13/hr-848-by-rep-john-conyers-has-black-radio-in-a-tizzy/comment-page-1/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-13:/commentary/5006155 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z news.newamericamedia.org - Immigration So, do we fight against HR 848? I say yes, especially since, as activists such as Davey D have pointed out, this could eventually effect the noncommercial stations that play progressive music. Also, the few black talk radio programs ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=5711ed2dbf22abc8fd19e884ca4a77e1&amp;from=rss">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/4987066 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z No Warning Shots Fired ! Posted by No Warning Shots Fired ! at 7:33 PM. Labels: black radio, cathy hughes, Detroit, Hip Hop, HR 848, john conyers, Michael Baisden, NAACP, performance tax, protest, Radio One, steve Harvey, tom joyner morning show ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nowarningshotsfired.blogspot.com/2009/05/should-we-save-black-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/5043313 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Urbanham Business “Although the proponents of H.R. 848 claim this bill is about compensating artists, in actuality at least half of this fee will go directly into the pockets of the big record labels, funneling billions of dollars to companies based ...<br /><br /><a href="http://business.urbanham.com/site/index.php/2009/05/nab-urges-congress-to-oppose-record-label-bailout/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/5043309 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z FMQB News We urge you therefore to delay any immediate action on H.R. 848 and to conduct an additional hearing to fully air the issues that we and others have raised." In other news, nine additional lawmakers have just signed the Local Radio ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=1319503">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/5017015 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Welcome to Global14.com turns out rep. patrick leahy sponsored a bill related to h.r.848 called s.379 which basically states the same info so i don't understand why his name isn't blowing up the search engines, too: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.global14.com/?p=1936">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/5012519 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z May 12 2009 | 2:10 pm - Latest News Buzz Latest News on hr 848.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mojovox.com/discoverhtml--hr+848--5.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/5012379 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Radio-Info News Despite the flap – Conyers is still scheduling a markup session on H.R. 848 – “The Performance Rights Actâ€* – for today (May 13). There's also a markup of the unrelated H.R. 2344 – the Webcaster Settlement Act, which would <br /><br /><a href="http://www.radio-info.com/sections/2/news_items/5606-a-showdown-over-a-proposed-performance-royalty-turns-into-a-civil-rights-debate">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/4997159 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Blues Historian Webcasters deserve the same deal as over-the-air Broadcasters - The terrestrial broadcast performance royalty bill, officially known as "The Performance Rights Act" (H.R. 848) [alternative link], will also be considered... 19 hours ago ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bluesman2001.blogspot.com/2009/05/andy-coats-update_12.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/4997105 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Fige Bornu His latest and probably final stunt is the so-called Performance Tax Bill H.R. 848, which will tax radio stations, and thus, will put out of business most Black radio stations. Call this ancient and phony relic and demand that he ...<br /><br /><a href="http://figebornu.blogspot.com/2009/05/bill-to-that-will-kill-black-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/4987076 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The 617 Live The pending House legislation, H.R. 848, and its companion bill in the Senate, S.379, would require broadcasters to pay artists and performers a fee for broadcasting their recorded works. The smallest of broadcasters, those generating ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.the617.com/?p=2438">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/4987074 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Paperwork The Performance Rights Act (HR 848) is a bill that would require terrestrial (FM/AM) radio companies to pay performance royalties on the music they air. All other forms of broadcast are required to do this, but radio's giant lobby has ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.paperworktheband.com/blogging/2009/call-or-email-your-congresspeople-today-and-tell-them-to-vote-yes-on-the-performance-rights-act-hr-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/4987072 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Latest Videos in all categories Source: Youtube hr 848 | monthly internet bill. Also tell them not to support the Performance Rights Act (HR 848 and S. 379) which would tax radio stations. House of Representatives: writerep.house.gov Phone: 1-202-224-3121 Senate: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sharerevmedia.com/component/option,com_seyret/Itemid,52/task,videodirectlink/id,1740569/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/4987069 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Rusty on Radio The terrestrial broadcast performance royalty bill, officially known as "The Performance Rights Act" (H.R. 848), will also be considered by the House Judiciary Committee today. Unlike webcasters, the rate would be $5000 a year for ...<br /><br /><a href="http://somafm.com/blogs/rusty/2009/05/webcasters-deserve-same-deal-as-over.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-12:/commentary/4987067 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Untitled John Conyers (D-MI) will muster his committee Wednesday 5/13/09 for the purpose of marking up H.R. 848 the "Performance Rights Act." It will also consider the "Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009." There are two other events on the bill, .<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rbr.com/radio/14514.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-11:/commentary/5012521 2009-05-11T00:00:00Z Robin B. Tucker National Write Your Congressman’s Mission To encourage responsible Americans to use their influence in government to preserve the freedoms set forth by our Founding Fathers. REVIEW: Defense Weapons Acquisition: The Senate passed ...<br /><br /><a href="http://robintuckercrd2.blogspot.com/2009/05/this-week-in-washington-dc.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-11:/commentary/4987071 2009-05-11T00:00:00Z RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter - kurtsblog Both H.R. 848, the “Performance Rights Act,â€* and the “Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009â€* (which does not yet have a bill number) are scheduled for “full committee markupâ€* this Wednesday May 13. (A “markupâ€* is the proc<br /><br /><a href="http://textpattern.kurthanson.com/articles/673/rain-511-house-committee-adds-webcaster-settlement-act-of-2009-markup-to-schedule">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-11:/commentary/4987070 2009-05-11T00:00:00Z AFL-CIO NOW BLOG The group is asking people to take action and call their lawmakers today and tomorrow and urge them to support the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848 and S. 379), which would close the loophole in copyright law that allows AM and FM ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/05/11/aftra-afm-call-for-fair-play-for-air-play/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-11:/commentary/5089864 2009-05-11T00:00:00Z Music • Technology • Policy If you're someone who cares about artists being fairly compensated, you should call your Member of Congress and encourage the Member to vote for the Performance Rights Act (bill number HR.848). Go to the musicFIRST Coaltion Legislative ...<br /><br /><a href="http://music-tech-policy.blogspot.com/2009/05/reader-question-of-week-performance.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-11:/commentary/4987068 2009-05-11T00:00:00Z aviationweek ... 5/13 10:00 a.m. Innovative Technologies and Treatments Helping Veterans Yes Judiciary Wed., 5/13 10:15 a.m. Meeting to: Approve subcommittee vacancies; and Full Committee Markup of: H.R. __, H.R. 848, H.R. 1741; and H.R. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www2.atword.jp/aviationweek/2009/05/12/congress-matters-by/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-09:/commentary/4988221 2009-05-09T00:00:00Z The John Braheny Blog The Performance Rights Act (HR 848 and S. 379) will secure the right for recording artists and musicians and owners of master recordings to be fairly compensated for radio airplay. Until now, only songwriters and music publishers are ...<br /><br /><a href="http://johnbraheny.com/urgent-help-pass-this-bill-with-action-on-may-11-12/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-08:/commentary/4988219 2009-05-08T00:00:00Z jimgoodrich jimgoodrich's status on Friday, 08-May-09 21:45:34 UTC.<br /><br /><a href="http://identi.ca/notice/4080765">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-08:/commentary/4988222 2009-05-08T00:00:00Z SAGWatch This message came out from AFTRA this afternoon: Performance Rights Act: Call for Action Day, May 11 & 12. The Performance Rights Act (HR 848 and S. 379) campaign, to secure the right for recording artists and musicians to be fairly ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sagwatch.net/?p=1278">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-08:/commentary/4987073 2009-05-08T00:00:00Z Billboard.biz - Retail Industry News ... language stations talking about how the Performance Royalty Act (H.R. 848, S. 379) would affect their businesses if it were passed and they had to pay artists and labels for the recorded works they broadcast over the airwaves. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/genre/e3if24a0da0b994b72c73fb9b3e0469f87b?imw=Y">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/4953809 2009-05-07T00:00:00Z With A Voice Like This Here's the second half of the interview with Singer-Songwriter Alice Peacock and Founder and President of Alligator Records Bruce Iglauer about HR-848, the Performance Rights Act. Among the topics we discuss this episode: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://withavoicelikethis.com/097-performance-rights-act-part-2">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/4972806 2009-05-07T00:00:00Z Business Just click the button below to TalkPAC.com and within just a few minutes an e-mail will be sent to your representatives urging them to actively oppose H.R. 848/S. 379—commonly referred to as the Performance Tax. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.business61.hostwq.net/archives/295.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/4953813 2009-05-07T00:00:00Z Bobby Owsinski's Blog Next week congress will vote on the Performance Rights Act (officially H.R. 848), a bill that would grant a royalty to the recording artist (not just the songwriter) when a record is played on the radio. This bill has huge implications ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bobbyowsinski.blogspot.com/2009/05/performance-rights-bill.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/5000832 2009-05-07T00:00:00Z Radio Facts Blog In a separate letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI), the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights urged the Committee to “delay any immediate actionâ€* on H.R. 848 “until the impact of the bill on women and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radiofacts.com/2009/05/07/civil-rights-groups-urge-hearing-to-weigh-riaa-tax-impact-on-minority-broadcasters/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/4953810 2009-05-07T00:00:00Z The Music Industry Report ... language stations talking about how the Performance Royalty Act (H.R. 848, S. 379) would affect their businesses if it were passed and they had to pay artists and labels for the recorded works they broadcast over the airwaves. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://musicindustryreport.org/?p=8165">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/4953808 2009-05-07T00:00:00Z Brian Matos Radio Jackson and Arnwine note that two voting rights cases are now before the Supreme Court, including one that challenges the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act, and say the harm that could come to minority radio under HR 848 "would ...<br /><br /><a href="http://brianmatosradio.blogspot.com/2009/05/royalties-opposed-by-civil-rights.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/4953807 2009-05-07T00:00:00Z RADIO ONLINE News In a separate letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI), the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights urged the Committee to "delay any immediate action" on H.R. 848 "until the impact of the bill on women and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b11578">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-07:/commentary/6027633 2009-05-07T00:00:00Z Radio Facts In a separate letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI), the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights urged the Committee to “delay any immediate actionâ€* on H.R. 848 “until the impact of the bill on women and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radiofacts.com/2009/05/07/civil-rights-groups-urge-hearing-to-weigh-riaa-tax-impact-on-minority-broadcasters/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-06:/commentary/4945590 2009-05-06T00:00:00Z Billboard.biz - Latin Genre News ... language stations talking about how the Performance Royalty Act (H.R. 848, S. 379) would affect their businesses if it were passed and they had to pay artists and labels for the recorded works they broadcast over the airwaves. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/genre/e3if24a0da0b994b72cc001792dd1d61a31">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-05:/commentary/5043314 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Mel Phillips Now & Then Even if the drive falls short of 218, resolution proponents think Judiciary Committee chairman John Conyers and other co-sponsors of H.R. 848 could back off their push to make the measure law… Neither the House nor Senate opponents of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://melphillipsnowandthen.com/2009/05/05/free-radio-alliance-to-lobby-congress-today/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-05:/commentary/4937195 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z With A Voice Like This Perspectives of Indie Labels and performers; Shrinking business of recording music; Does HR-848 go far enough? History of Performance Rights Organizations; Reply to the ‘radio free promotion for the music and musicians' stance ...<br /><br /><a href="http://withavoicelikethis.com/096-performance-rights-act-part-1">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-04:/commentary/4937196 2009-05-04T00:00:00Z Radio 2020 If HR 848 gets passed we will see a major curtailing of radio offerings across the board. The tax is being vigorously opposed by religious and minority groups, including the National Association of Black-Owned Broadcasters and the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://radio2020.wordpress.com/2009/05/04/opposition-mounts-to-performance-tax/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-04:/commentary/4987075 2009-05-04T00:00:00Z TechLitigator Download A recent AP article (via FindLaw) has an interesting discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of HR 848, the "Performance Rights Act" that could, if passed, be a big boon for some recording artists and their labels. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.techlitigatordownload.com/2009/05/for-performing-musicians-show-me-da.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-03:/commentary/4912228 2009-05-03T00:00:00Z Dawnifer Gomer's posterous I oppose the record label-led performance fee on radio - H.R. 848 sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (MI). I support the "Local Radio Freedom Act" and encourage you to cosponsor Res. 49 introduced by Blanche Lincoln (AR) & John Barrasso ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dawnifergomer.posterous.com/third-day-on-the-3rd-dayperformance-rights-ac">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-23:/commentary/4988220 2009-04-23T00:00:00Z radio stations ASCAP.COM March 2009 On February 4, 2009 the Performance Rights Act (S. 379 and HR 848) was introduced into the Senate and the House of Representatives sooner than Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee ...<br /><br /><a href="http://juniorassociation.org/blogs/radiostations/2009/04/23/performance-rights-act-reintroduced-extraordinarily-visionworksmusics-blog/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-22:/commentary/4849840 2009-04-22T00:00:00Z Visionworksmusic&#39;s Blog Provided through the ASCAP website. ASCAP.COM. March 2009. On February 4, 2009 the Performance Rights Act (S. 379 and HR 848) was introduced into the Senate and the House of Representatives by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://visionworksmusic.wordpress.com/2009/04/22/performance-rights-act-reintroduced/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-22:/commentary/4825424 2009-04-22T00:00:00Z The Louie Report Categories. Censorship · Comic Strip Blog · Documentaries · EP World · Frank Zappa · Garage Rock · Humor · Iggy Pop · Jack Ely · Kingsmen · Los Angeles - Southern California · Lou<br /><br /><a href="http://www.louielouie.net/blog/?p=1008">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-22:/commentary/4849841 2009-04-22T00:00:00Z St. Lawrence County Republitarian A couple Bills were written in the House and Senate that not many people have heard about. Labeled the “Performance Rights Act,â€* HR 848 and S. 379 would impose a “performance feeâ€* on stations for broadcasting music. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://slcliberty.blogivists.com/2009/04/22/dont-let-congress-tax-local-radio-out-of-existence/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-21:/commentary/4953815 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Mel Phillips Now & Then That bill which Bono refers to is H.R. 848, S.379. Passage of that bill would ensure that artists, musicians and rights holders are compensated when their music is used on radio. According to musicFIRST, â€*The National Association of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://melphillipsnowandthen.com/2009/04/21/u2s-bono-changes-his-tune/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-15:/commentary/4801597 2009-04-15T00:00:00Z Radio-Info BOARDS The Recording Industry Association of America, representing most if not all the record labels doing business in America, is trying to push a bill thru Congress (HR 848) to make USA radio stations pay anywhere between $1-billion and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://boards.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,124689.msg1014440.html#msg1014440">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-09:/commentary/4750071 2009-04-09T00:00:00Z DRN News KOA plays Republican responses to Obama's radio talks after ... Westword, CO Given the amount of its broadcasting day KOA devotes to the wit and wisdom of conservatives such as Rush Limbaugh, Mike Rosen and Bob Newman, this conclusion ...<br /><br /><a href="http://drnnews.blogspot.com/2009/04/koa-plays-republican-responses-to.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-05:/commentary/4750070 2009-04-05T00:00:00Z The Mom Squad! An Urgent Letter From Mark Jaycox, General Manager of 95.5 The Fish The radio industry is facing a threatening new tax—a “Performance Taxâ€*—that could jeopardize the very existence of this radio station. We need your help. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://themomsquad.blogspot.com/2009/04/urgent-act-now-to-save-christian-music.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-03:/commentary/4685089 2009-04-03T00:00:00Z The 7th Floor Buzz an interesting and well-researched column by Harold on H.R. 848! This is a hot issue in communications circles. Harold does a good job getting information on the bill and making a case against it. It’ll be well-read by our students. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://7thfloorbuzz.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/april-3-critique/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-02:/commentary/4702282 2009-04-02T00:00:00Z Davey D's Hip Hop Corner-(The Blog) In the midst of Congress attempting to pass legislation specifically to recoup $165 million in bonuses that has scandalously gone to AIG executives, the House Judiciary Committee is seeking to pass H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hiphopandpolitics.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/does-the-music-industry-need-a-bail-out-plan/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-02:/commentary/4694716 2009-04-02T00:00:00Z Indiana Statesman This "tax" is actually not a tax, but rather royalties radio stations would have to pay to muscians for using their songs on the air under a reworded, previous bill, HR 848 or the "Performance Rights Act." ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.indianastatesman.com/news/2009/04/03/Opinion/Radios.Greatest.Threat.H.r.848-3695865.shtml">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-02:/commentary/5089861 2009-04-02T00:00:00Z Davey D's Archived Essential Hip Hop Articles In the midst of Congress attempting to pass legislation specifically to recoup $165 million in bonuses that has scandalously gone to AIG executives, the House Judiciary Committee is seeking to pass H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://mrdaveyd.wordpress.com/2009/04/02/does-the-music-industry-need-a-bail-out-plan/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4661167 2009-03-31T00:00:00Z Rab's World Rab Bakari magazine blog about Africa, Djaying, Food, Graffiti, Music, Politics & Culture, Sci-Fi and Tech.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rabsworld.com/2009/03/support-the-performance-rights-act-today/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4661169 2009-03-31T00:00:00Z ControlRoom - Mixin' it with Dr. J We want label groups, music unions, recording studios, and every individual to pick up the phone, call Capitol Hill, and express their support for the Performance Rights Act (HR. 848 and S. 379). To locate your Representatives, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jinright.edublogs.org/2009/03/31/musicfirst-phone-bank-day/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4661168 2009-03-31T00:00:00Z Music Biz Guru If you must leave a voicemail, state your name and hometown, the bill number (HR. 848 and S. 379), and reasons to support the bill. Main Points of the Performance Rights Act: • Every time a song is played on AM/FM radio in the Unites ...<br /><br /><a href="http://musicbizguru.blogspot.com/2009/03/music-first-compaign.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/4953816 2009-03-30T00:00:00Z UT Dallas News Center The committee met March 10 to consider the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848) and heard testimony from both sides of the debate. Witnesses favoring the bill included Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and the Recording Industry ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2009/03/30-003.php?WT.mc_id=RSS">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/4694717 2009-03-30T00:00:00Z UT Dallas News Center The committee met March 10 to consider the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848) and heard testimony from both sides of the debate. Witnesses favoring the bill included Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and the Recording Industry ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.utdallas.edu/news/2009/03/30-003.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-28:/commentary/4637841 2009-03-28T00:00:00Z RADIO ONLINE News Jim Moran (VA-8), American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT) recently expressed their opposition to the Performance Rights Act, or H.R. 848, legislation they called "harmful." Rep. Moran represents the eighth district of Virginia, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n19088">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-27:/commentary/4645336 2009-03-27T00:00:00Z RAPP ON THIS The March 2009 edition of CRUMBS Night Out is happening, well, tonight, if you’re reading this on Thursday March 26, at the Linda Norris Auditorium on Central Avenue. The fun starts at 7 with a set from Albany’s Sea of Trees, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rapponthis.blogspot.com/2009/03/42609-royalty.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-27:/commentary/4653543 2009-03-27T00:00:00Z Latest Net News from AllAccess.com 'AMERICAN WOMEN IN RADIO & TELEVISION have expressed their opposition to HR 848, legislation they believe to be harmful. The RIAA's is trying to levy a new fee on ... more'<br /><br /><a href="http://www.allaccess.com/index.php?dL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allaccess.com%2Fsite%2FnetNews%2Fstory.php%3Fbs%3Dsk%26ng%3DindustryTools%26ag%3D172%26storyID%3D55388">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-27:/commentary/4953814 2009-03-27T00:00:00Z Entertainment Law Blog If you are down for the cause, write your favorite congressmen (the bill starts in the House of Representatives) and tell them that you support the passage of H.R. 848 sponsored by John Conyers….or let me know what you think and I'll ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rbjefferson.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/performance-rights-act-broadcast-radio-royalty-for-recordings/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-27:/commentary/4625555 2009-03-27T00:00:00Z Benton Foundation - Headlines Hearing on: H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act". Mar 10 2009 10:00am - 2:00pm. Hearing on: H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act" House Committee on the Judiciary 10 am. March 10, 2009 2141 Rayburn House Office Building ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.benton.org/node/23811">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-26:/commentary/4645339 2009-03-26T00:00:00Z Real Talk Xpress Trials of a Hip Hop Educator: Accepting Responsibility to Build a New Music Community. Does The Music Industry Need A Bail Out Plan? - Part II. By Tony Muhammad. Hiphopeducator19@gmail.com. www.myspace.com/tonymuhammad ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lyricsincorporated.com/realtalkxpress/index.php/archives/52">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/5089865 2009-03-25T00:00:00Z Open Congress : Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7] 5/13 10:00 a.m. Innovative Technologies and Treatments Helping Veterans Yes Judiciary Wed., 5/13 10:15 a.m. Meeting to: Approve subcommittee vacancies; and Full Committee Markup of: H.R. __, H.R. 848, H.R. 1741; and H.R. . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1741/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-25:/commentary/4645340 2009-03-25T00:00:00Z Hip Hop Educator Trials of a Hip Hop Educator: Accepting Responsibility to Build a New Music Community. Does The Music Industry Need A Bail Out Plan? - Part II. By Tony Muhammad Hiphopeducator19@gmail.com www.myspace.com/tonymuhammad ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tonymuhammad.wordpress.com/2009/03/25/trials-of-a-hip-hop-educator-accepting-responsibility-to-build-a-new-music-community/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/4953817 2009-03-23T00:00:00Z RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter - articles... H.R. 848/S. 379 was introduced on February 4th on behalf of the Recording Indusrty Association of America (RIAA) and the big, internationally-owned record labels. A recent economic study concluded that the promotion from radio airplay ...<br /><br /><a href="http://textpattern.kurthanson.com/articles/633/rain-323-broadcasters-must-decide-by-april-2-whether-to-take-soundex-streaming-deal">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/4645338 2009-03-23T00:00:00Z HTNLAW&#39;s Legal Blog Washington Hears the AFM Roar! March came in like a lion for the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM). I’m not talking about the weather, but instead how the AFM roared into Washington to lobby for an ...<br /><br /><a href="http://htnlaw.blogspot.com/2009/03/letter-from-afm-president.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/4761377 2009-03-23T00:00:00Z Urban Radio Nation - Urban Radio, Media,... ... fair pay) Earlier in the day, Fakir and two other Motown legends, Martha Reeves of Martha & The Vandellas and Mary Wilson of The Supremes, signed a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbanradionation.com/2009/03/african-american-broadcasters-dont-want.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/4645337 2009-03-23T00:00:00Z Urban Radio Nation - Urban Radio, Media,... While Tom Joyner was on spring break and in "Best of..." mode last week, he was still working hard at a Washington, DC briefing at the Rayburn House Office Building, moderated by Washington civil rights lawyer David Honig, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://urbanradionation.blogspot.com/2009/03/african-american-broadcasters-dont-want.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-22:/commentary/4702284 2009-03-22T00:00:00Z Consilience Productions - Music Did you know that? From the FutureofMusic.org: Consider this: if you hear Aretha Franklin's version of "Respect" on US radio, only the songwriter (Otis Redding) and the publisher receive payment; Aretha (and her label) are left out. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cslproductions.com/music/talk/archives/000777.shtml">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-21:/commentary/4572389 2009-03-21T00:00:00Z Retro: Kimmer With the introduction of the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848), we need your help now more than ever. Please take a few minutes to contact your representative and let him or her know that you support fair pay for air play. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://retrokimmer.com/2009/03/motown-legends-support-fair-pay-for.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-21:/commentary/6027632 2009-03-21T00:00:00Z Retro: Kimmer With the introduction of the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848), we need your help now more than ever. Please take a few minutes to contact your representative and let him or her know that you support fair pay for air play. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.retrokimmer.com/2009/03/motown-legends-support-fair-pay-for.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-19:/commentary/4549068 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Chicago Content Radio stations have been fighting with Congress over H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act. It is a bill that would require radio stations to pay a performance royalty fee for every song played. Radio stations have paid copyright owners ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicagocontent.com/?p=11229">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-19:/commentary/4590014 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z CE Conversations Robert Conrad of WCLV is leading the charge to get the government to not enact the “Performance Rights Actâ€* H.R 848, which would require terrestrial broadcasters to pay additional money for the music they air. Here’s his plea: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://the-unmutual.blogspot.com/2009/03/radio-stations-reap-wind.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4590015 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z electronic blog of opengeek Radio broadcasters could be coughing up some big the end for corporate radio's loophole,â€* said dough for performers and artists if legislation Jennifer Bendall, the group's executive re-introduced in the House and Senate Wednesday ...<br /><br /><a href="http://opengeek.4-mp3-downloads.com/2009/03/17/performance-royalties-bills-re-introduced/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4519075 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z Virtual Library Cat's Eye View This week, the House Judiciary Committee will consider H.R. 848. The bill would require AM and FM radio stations to pay royalties to songwriters when their material is played on the radio. In a related bill, S. 379 requires fair ...<br /><br /><a href="http://deanelawlibrary.blogspot.com/2009/03/should-radio-stations-pay-to-play.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4509081 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z Scanning The Dial The House Judiciary Committee recently held hearings on the newly reintroduced “Performance Rights Actâ€* (H.R. 848), otherwise known as the “Performance Taxâ€*. If enacted, the bill would require WCLV and other broadcasters to pay a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.insidethearts.com/scanningthedial/2009/03/16/marty-ronish/907/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4519078 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z D xt r G rd n Bry n St ry With the introduction of the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848), we need your help now more than ever. Please take a few minutes to contact your representative and let him or her know that you support fair pay for air play. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dexterstory.blogspot.com/2009/03/support-performance-rights-act.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4528691 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z The Alaska Standard Start advocating the abolition of the FCC and I'll start taking this kind of talk seriously. P.S. It's HR 848, not 484, and I'm sure it's just as ridiculous and arbitrary as the system that's currently in place. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thealaskastandard.com/?q=content/how-silence-talk-radio-tax-industry-death">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-16:/commentary/4528693 2009-03-16T00:00:00Z punk.bz This bill, known as the Performance Rights Act, or H.R. 848, is what Corgan appeared before Congress to defend. According to Corgan, H.R. 848 “redresses an outmoded, unfair practice that favors one participant’s needs over another. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://punk.bz/2009/03/16/why-was-billy-corgan-of-smashing-pumpkins-interviewed-at-congress/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-14:/commentary/4501657 2009-03-14T00:00:00Z Terry Heaton's PoMo Blog So far down this path we have gotten that Congress is now exploring legislation (the Performance Royalties Act, H.R. 848) to force radio stations into paying fees for the songs they play. This is preposterous, given the “freeâ€* ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thepomoblog.com/archive/theres-nothing-intellectual-about-intellectual-property-law/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-13:/commentary/4481672 2009-03-13T00:00:00Z Trip Aldredge's Music and law blog We went to lobby Congressmen and women for the passage of the Performance Rights Act (HR 848). This bill if passed, will put millions of dollars in our collective hands each year. Broadcast Radio will no longer be able to play music ...<br /><br /><a href="http://tripaldredgelaw.blogspot.com/2009/03/radio-radiopart-ii.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4528692 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z Musicpix.net - Musicpix.net: Your source... Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on behalf of the musicFIRST Coalition, Corgan said H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act, “redresses an outmoded, unfair practice that favors one participant’s needs over another. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.musicpix.net/home/content/smashing-pumpkins-founder-billy-corgan-tells-congress-artists-and-musicians-deserve-fair-per">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4481675 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z The Misadventures of a Young Modern The transcript of Billy's testimony before the House Committee on the Judiciary on Bill HR 848 (.pdf): http://judiciary.house.gov/hearings/pdf/Corgan090310.pdf. Our friends at Hipsters United has also published a liveblog on the hearing ...<br /><br /><a href="http://acityontherun.blogspot.com/2009/03/mr-corgan-goes-to-washington.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4470944 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z AFL-CIO NOW BLOG Testifying Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee on the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848), Almeida said the issue is a matter of fairness for working musicians:. While a relatively small number of performers are able to attain ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/03/12/its-crazy-that-musicians-dont-get-paid-royalies-for-terrestial-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4481669 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z Digital Photography News, Reviews & Forum Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on behalf of the musicFIRST Coalition, Corgan said H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act, “redresses an outmoded, unfair practice that favors one participant’s needs over another. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dphoto.us/forum/showthread.php?t=8684">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4702283 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z The MTTLR Blog Congressional hearings this week focused on whether or not traditional radio stations should have to pay royalties for the music they play. Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, was among those who testified in support of HR 848, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mttlrblog.org/2009/03/12/should-traditional-radio-stations-pay-music-royalties/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4470942 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z p2pnet news Not only but also, entertainment industry enthusiasts John Conyers and Hollywood Howard Berman, “led the charge in support of H.R. 848,â€* although, “many other legislators took a more measured approach to the issue, some of the calling ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.p2pnet.net/story/18766">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4538299 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z Ex©lusive Rights Summary of hearings on the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848). Posted by admin on 12 March 2009 – 8:45 am. Filed under Legislation, Performance Rights. On Tuesday, the House Committee on the Judiciary held hearings on the proposed ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.exclusiverights.net/2009/03/summary-of-hearings-on-the-performance-rights-act-hr-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4849842 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z Technocratically Correct TRUE or FALSE: "Just as Radio Promotes Music, Music Promotes Radio"-- Herbie Hancock On Tuesday, March 10, 2009, Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan testified before the House Judiciary Committee on HR 848, "The Performance ...<br /><br /><a href="http://telecomandiplaw.blogspot.com/2009/03/does-radio-promote-music-or-does-music.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4779032 2009-03-11T00:00:00Z Law on the Row As a follow up to my previous post on the subject, the radio widget above should play Politico’s interview with Smashing Pumpkin’s founder and frontman Billy Corgan following his testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lawontherow.blogspot.com/2009/03/politicos-interview-with-corgan.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4481670 2009-03-11T00:00:00Z Untitled The House Judiciary Committee recently held hearings on the newly reintroduced “Performance Rights Actâ€* (H.R. 848), otherwise known as the “Performance Taxâ€*. If enacted, the bill would require WCLV and other broadcasters to pay a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rbr.com/radio/13367.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4459035 2009-03-11T00:00:00Z ContentAgenda.com - All Headlines That legislation is the Performance Rights Act, H.R. 848, which would require terrestrial radio stations to pay for the music they play, just like satellite and Internet radio. Traditional radio stations currently pay nothing, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.contentagenda.com/articleXml/LN938937429.html?nid=3798">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4509084 2009-03-11T00:00:00Z ContentAgenda.com - All Headlines That legislation is the Performance Rights Act, H.R. 848, which would require terrestrial radio stations to pay for the music they play, just like satellite and Internet radio. Traditional radio stations currently pay nothing, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.contentagenda.com/articleXml/LN938937429.html?industryid=45174">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4459034 2009-03-11T00:00:00Z Prema LaNay (A Growing Woman's Tales)~A... This legislation [the Performance Royalties Act, H.R. 848] is simply a form of restoration to artists long overdue.â€* Broadcasters, represented by Commonwealth’s Steve Newberry and Larry Patrick, a broadcast broker who also operates 14 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://premalanay.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/radio-artists-urged-to-negotiate-on-royalties/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4459031 2009-03-11T00:00:00Z Law on the Row HR 848 should have a provision that provides for direct payment of royalties to the artists who performed on the sound recording and which specifically does NOT rely on the record labels to distribute these royalties “in accordance with ...<br /><br /><a href="http://musicattorney.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/politicos-interview-with-corgan-following-his-testimony-before-judiciary-committee-on-hr-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4470943 2009-03-11T00:00:00Z GigaOM hearings this week focused on whether or not traditional radio stations should have to pay royalties for the music they play. Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, was among those who testified in support of H.R. 848, The [...] ...<br /><br /><a href="http://gigaom.com/2009/03/12/radios-right-to-free-tunes-is-on-the-rocks/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4426749 2009-03-11T00:00:00Z DRN News By Jeffrey Yorke, R&R Coinciding with what's expected to be explosive Capitol Hill testimony over the Performance Rights Act (HR 848) before the House Judiciary Committee today (March 10), the NAB has released a study that it says ...<br /><br /><a href="http://drnnews.blogspot.com/2009/03/why-are-there-radio-stations-aimed-at.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4549069 2009-03-11T00:00:00Z Law on the Row Link to Politico Interview. As a follow up to my previous post on the subject, the radio widget above should play Politico’s interview with Smashing Pumpkin’s founder and frontman Billy Corgan following his testimony in front of the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lawontherow.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/politicos-interview-with-corgan-following-his-testimony-before-judiciary-committee-on-hr-848/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4559573 2009-03-11T00:00:00Z ContentAgenda.com - All Headlines That legislation is the Performance Rights Act, H.R. 848, which would require terrestrial radio stations to pay for the music they play, just like satellite and Internet radio. Traditional radio stations currently pay nothing, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.contentagenda.com/articleXml/LN938937429.html?industryid=45188">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426722 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Benton Foundation - Headlines Related Event. Hearing on: H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act" (Tue, 03/10/2009 10:00). Similar links. Musicians seek royalties from broadcast radio · Radio Royalty Opposition Gains Steam · New radio "pay to play" bills<br /><br /><a href="http://www.benton.org/node/23114">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4953812 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Hipsters United // a blog about the Smashing... Smith asks Corgan why the industry's revenues have declined and how H.R. 848 will help. Corgan replies that it is complicated and that different people will give different answers, but that many have pointed to the rise of “Internet ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hipstersunited.com/blog/archives/2009/03/hearing-on-house-resolution-848-the-hu-liveblog.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4601124 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z The Liberty Lounge Political Forums Just because Smashing Pumpkins founder and frontman Billy Corgan testified Tuesday on Capitol Hill doesn't mean that he's totally sold on the democratic process. "These guys, they are who they are," Corgan told the POLITICO podcast. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/41105-audio-corgan-rhythm-politics.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4559575 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Underdog CONGRESS ASKS IF RADIO STATIONS SHOULD PAY TO PLAY SONGS ? The House Judiciary Committee this week is considering a bill (HR 848) that would require AM and FM radio stations to pay royalties to songwriters when their material is played ...<br /><br /><a href="http://wwwsecondchance.blogspot.com/2009/03/radiostill-free-but-for-how-long.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4559574 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Creative Caffeine Studio The Judiciary Committee of the US House Of Representatives will take up the Performance Rights Act today (3/10) with a hearing at 10:00 am. This legislation (HR848) seeks to require broadcast radio (terrestrial transmitter-based) to pay ...<br /><br /><a href="http://creativecaffeine.com/2009/03/10/the-bluegrass-blog-performance-rights-act-hearing-310/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4538300 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Congress Matters Judiciary, Tue., 3/10, 10:00 a.m., H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act" · Yes. Science & Technology, Tue., 3/10 ? Subcommittee on Technology & Innovation: Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: the Role of the Natio<br /><br /><a href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/10/95744/2238/265/762">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4519077 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Smashing Pumpkins Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on behalf of the musicFIRST Coalition, Corgan said H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act, "redresses an outmoded, unfair practice that favors one participant's needs over another. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/pages/news/billy-corgan-speaks-at-congressional-hearing">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4519076 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Billboard.biz - Global Industry News This legislation [the Performance Royalties Act, H.R. 848] is simply a form of restoration to artists long overdue." Broadcasters, represented by Commonwealth's Steve Newberry and Larry Patrick, a broadcast broker who also operates 14 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i7362e28f2f8858082af12f9953874ba6?imw=Y">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4519074 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z FMQB News "Under H.R. 848, your local radio stations will be forced to cut services or employees, may be forced to move from a music format to a talk format, or may be facing bankruptcy. But the damage resulting from H.R. 848 will run far beyond ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=1208152">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4509083 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Smashing Pumpkins Regarding H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act. I'd like to thank Chairman Conyers and the Committee for this opportunity to appear before you today about the Performance Rights Act. I'm here as a representative of the musicFIRST ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/pages/news/billy-corgans-full-congressional-testimony-available">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4509082 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Billboard.biz - Global Industry News Coinciding with what's expected to be explosive Capitol Hill testimony over the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848) before the House Judiciary Committee today (March 10), the NAB has released a study that it says refutes the RIAA's claims ...<br /><br /><a href="http://billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i719c968044c38f8ce35b18b3ca399797?imw=Y">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4459033 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Hipsters United // a blog about the Smashing... Billy Corgan, in testimony (.pdf) given this morning before the House Committee on the Judiciary regarding H.R. 848, the “Performance Rights Actâ€*:. All areas of the modern music business are currently feeling the shifting tides as new ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hipstersunited.com/blog/archives/2009/03/excerpt-from-corgan-testimony-it-does-take-money.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4459032 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Billboard.biz - Publishing Industry News Coinciding with what's expected to be explosive Capitol Hill testimony over the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848) before the House Judiciary Committee today (March 10), the NAB has released a study that it says refutes the RIAA's claims ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i719c968044c38f8ce35b18b3ca399797">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426746 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Brian Matos Radio And as bad as things are, he said, "it will deteriorate even further and more dramatically if HR 848 were to be enacted." Patrick pointed to owners unable to sell their stations because buyers can't get financing and the widespread ...<br /><br /><a href="http://brianmatosradio.blogspot.com/2009/03/radio-royalties-hearing.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426739 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Mel Phillips Now & Then Steve Newberry, Chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) rounds out all of the represented parties that would be affected by the passage of H.R. 848 and S. 379… While the House takes up H.R. 848, the Local Radio ...<br /><br /><a href="http://melphillipsnowandthen.com/2009/03/10/a-new-round-of-hearings-on-performance-rights-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426731 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z The Bluegrass Blog This legislation (H.R.848) seeks to require broadcast radio (terrestrial transmitter-based) to pay royalties to artists and performers each time a song is played. These royalties are currently paid to copyright holders (songwriters) by ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/performance-rights-act-hearing-310/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426729 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Jim DeRogatis Testimony of Billy Corgan, Found er, Smashing Pumpkins Before the Committee on the Judiciary U. S. House of Representatives March 10, 2009 Regarding H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act. I'd like to thank Chairman Conyers and the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/derogatis/2009/03/updated_mr_corgan_goes_to_wash.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426727 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Congress Matters Judiciary, Tue., 3/10, 10:00 a.m., H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act" · Yes. Science & Technology, Tue., 3/10 ? Subcommittee on Technology & Innovation: Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: the Role of the Natio<br /><br /><a href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/3/10/95744/2238">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426725 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Billboard.biz - Top Stories This legislation [the Performance Royalties Act, H.R. 848] is simply a form of restoration to artists long overdue." Broadcasters, represented by Commonwealth's Steve Newberry and Larry Patrick, a broadcast broker who also operates 14 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i7362e28f2f885808429166a305a2b1ad">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426724 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z The Daily Swarm - Headlines Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on behalf of the musicFIRST Coalition, Corgan said H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act, “redresses an outmoded, unfair practice that favors one participant’s needs over another. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thedailyswarm.com/headlines/billy-corgans-house-testimony-performance-rights-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426723 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Lynn Sweet Regarding H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act I'd like to thank Chairman Conyers and the Committee for this opportunity to appear before you today about the Performance Rights Act. I'm here as a representative of the musicFIRST ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2009/03/smashing_pumpkins_billy_corgan.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4801598 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z KISS Blog The House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill (HR 848) that would require AM and FM radio stations to pay royalties to songwriters when their material is played on the radio. The biopartisan bill brings radio sation payments in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kisspubblog.com/2009/03/10/should-stations-pay-to-play-songs/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426721 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z POLITICO Top Stories Corgan was in town to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on behalf of the musicFIRST Coalition and to throw his weight behind H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act, which would "provide parity in radio performance rights." ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0309/19876.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426719 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z KVNU's For The People Said NEWBERRY, “It should come as no surprise to anyone that I am here to express my opposition to H.R. 848. But I can tell you that since I last testified before this Committee, the sharp economic downturn has intensified my concerns ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kvnuforthepeople.com/2009/03/10/the-government-is-assaulting-local-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426718 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z The Talk Radio News Service Chairman Congressman John Conyers (D- MI) spoke strongly in support bill HR 848 which would legally mandate artist compensation for radio broadcasts. He pointed out that only four developed nations in the world do not pay musicians: The ...<br /><br /><a href="http://talkradionews.com/2009/03/musicians-demand-pay-for-radio-play/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426716 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z Untitled John Conyers (D-MI) and Howard Berman (D-CA) led the charge in support of H.R. 848, but many other legislators took a more measured approach to the issue. Many called for a third party study, to determine just what the value of airplay ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rbr.com/radio/13323.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426715 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z FMQB News "Under H.R. 848, your local radio stations will be forced to cut services or employees, may be forced to move from a music format to a talk format, or may be facing bankruptcy. But the damage resulting from H.R. 848 will run far beyond ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=1208152&amp;spid=1314">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4426714 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z RADIO ONLINE News "Let me put this in the starkest of terms," he continued, "Under H.R. 848, your local radio stations will be forced to cut services or employees, may be forced to move from a music format to a talk format, or may be facing bankruptcy. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/$rol.exe/headline_id=b11444">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4849843 2009-03-09T00:00:00Z Lynn Sweet Hearing on: HR 848, the "Performance Rights Act". Witness List. Billy Corgan Vocalist and Lead Guitarist The Smashing Pumpkins. Mitch Bainwol Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Recording Industry Artist Association. Paul Almeida ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2009/03/billy_corgan_smashing_pumpkins.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4426750 2009-03-09T00:00:00Z Fred's Place The House Judiciary Committee's hearing on the controversial Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848), set for March 10 at 10 a.m., will include testimony from Smasking Pumpkins vocalist and lead guitarist Billy Corgan, according to an agenda ...<br /><br /><a href="http://deltamusic.blogspot.com/2009/03/broadcasters-to-make-case-against-radio.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4610509 2009-03-09T00:00:00Z Law on the Row The House Judiciary Committee will hold hearings on H.R. 848 (this year’s version of HR 4789) tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. Although the Committee’s website does not identify any witnesses at this time, I am informed by musicFIRST that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://musicattorney.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/judiciary-committee-holds-hearings-on-hr-848-the-performance-rights-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4426733 2009-03-09T00:00:00Z Hipsters United // a blog about the Smashing... No live TV for H.R. 848 hearing; webcast planned. March 9th, 2009 by jjb tags: politics, billy corgan · C-SPAN will not air the Tuesday morning hearing of the House Committee on the Judiciary. The committee’s website does offer a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hipstersunited.com/blog/archives/2009/03/no-live-tv-for-hr-848-hearing-webcast-planned.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4426732 2009-03-09T00:00:00Z Political Wrinkles CONGRESS ASKS IF RADIO STATIONS SHOULD PAY TO PLAY SONGS The House Judiciary Committee this week is considering a bill (HR 848) that would require.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.politicalwrinkles.com/polls/6528-congress-asks-if-radio-stations-should-pay-play-songs.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4470945 2009-03-09T00:00:00Z Law on the Row The House Judiciary Committee will hold hearings on H.R. 848 (this year’s version of HR 4789) tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. Although the Committee’s website does not identify any witnesses at this time, I am informed by musicFIRST that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lawontherow.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/judiciary-committee-holds-hearings-on-hr-848-the-performance-rights-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4426726 2009-03-09T00:00:00Z EXCESS COPYRIGHT Down there, they don't even like the word "neighboring" as they spell it - but the concept is very much alive and in play in H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act", introduced by Rep. John Conyers, a great friend to the music indust<br /><br /><a href="http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/2009/03/our-neighbours-tax-on-performance-of.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4426713 2009-03-09T00:00:00Z Music Row Law » Barry Shrum The House Judiciary Committee will hold hearings on H.R. 848 (this year’s version of HR 4789) tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. Although the Committee’s website does not identify any witnesses at this time, I am informed by musicFIRST that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://musicrowlaw.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/judiciary-committee-holds-hearings-on-hr-848-the-performance-rights-act/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4426717 2009-03-09T00:00:00Z LAW WIRE™ - COMMUNICATING THE LAW™ Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Orin Hatch (R-UT) and Representatives John Conyers (D-MI) and Darrell Issa (R-CA) introduced bills -- S. 379 and H.R. 848, each referred to as the "Performance Rights Act" - that, for the first time, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://law-wire.blogspot.com/2009/03/bills-creating-performance-right-for.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-07:/commentary/4430374 2009-03-07T00:00:00Z Hipsters United // a blog about the Smashing... According to a report from VNU’s Radio and Records, Billy Corgan will testify before the House Judiciary Committee this coming Tuesday at a hearing on House Resolution 848, the so-called “Performance Rights Actâ€*, which would require ...<br /><br /><a href="http://hipstersunited.com/blog/archives/2009/03/corgan-to-testify-before-congress-on-performance-rights-act.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4426748 2009-03-05T00:00:00Z BsWeb Sheryl Crow, shown performing at one of President Obama’s inaugural balls, was back in Washington recently to lobby for performance rights for musicians and singers. Frank Sinatra couldn’t get them. Dionne Warwick hasn’t gotten them in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bsweb.com.cn/index.php/2009/03/06/performers-call-for-fairness-in-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-05:/commentary/4426728 2009-03-05T00:00:00Z The Sanney Copyright and Music Law Blog Many people like to blame Shawn Fanning. While Mr. Fanning’s creation of the specific computer code that became commercially known as Napster was not inevitable, digital file sharing was. As equally inevitable are our current struggles ...<br /><br /><a href="http://musiclaw-copyright.blogspot.com/2009/03/performance-rights-act.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4501658 2009-03-04T00:00:00Z Daily Kos Judiciary, Wed., 3/4, 10:00 a.m., H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act" · Yes. Science and Technology, Wed., 3/4 ? 21st Century Water Planning: The Importance of a Coordinated Federal Approach · Yes ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rss.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/imDl01RZ910/704358">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4426740 2009-03-04T00:00:00Z AFL-CIO NOW BLOG They asked lawmakers to support the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848 and S.379), which if enacted would bring the United States in line with almost every other nation in the world. Urge your lawmaker to support the Performance Rights ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/03/04/performers-call-for-fairness-in-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4426738 2009-03-04T00:00:00Z Labor Union Blog Frank Sinatra couldn’t get them. Dionne Warwick hasn’t gotten them in nearly 50 years, and Sheryl Crow and Herbie Hancock still can’t get them. For more than four decades, musicians and singers have been trying to get royalties, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.4ibew.com/2009/03/04/performers-call-for-fairness-in-radio/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-04:/commentary/4426737 2009-03-04T00:00:00Z Daily Kos Judiciary, Wed., 3/4, 10:00 a.m., H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act" · Yes. Science and Technology, Wed., 3/4 ? 21st Century Water Planning: The Importance of a Coordinated Federal Approach · Yes ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/imDl01RZ910/704358">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4426735 2009-03-03T00:00:00Z Digital Media Lawyer Blog On March 4, 2009, the US House Judiciary Committee is set to begin hearings, on HR 848, otherwise known as the Performance Rights Act -- a bill to require over-the-air radio broadcasters to pay performance rights royalties to performers ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.digitalmedialawyerblog.com/2009/03/house_judiciary_committee_set.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-03:/commentary/4481674 2009-03-03T00:00:00Z 'The Hospitality Suite' On this day (March 3, 2009), representative AFM members from across the U.S. are meeting with members of the House and Senate to lobby in support of the Performance Rights Act, H.R. 848 and S.379. Denver Local 20-623 members’ Bob ...<br /><br /><a href="http://petevriesenga.com/2009/03/performer-rights-a-good-fight/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4426736 2009-03-02T00:00:00Z DemConWatch After the jump is a list of the things happening on the Hill this week. I've brought up a few of my favourites to before the jump. Big news this week is not on the Hill -- but California hears the Prop 8 arguments on Thursday. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.demconwatchblog.com/diary/1017/upcoming-this-week">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-02:/commentary/4590013 2009-03-02T00:00:00Z CommLawBlog There will be a hearing on the Performance Rights Act, but will it be fair? This week's schedule for the House Judiciary Committee shows that the Committee will hold a hearing on HR 848 Wednesday, March 4, at 10:00 am in Room 2141 of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.commlawblog.com/2009/03/articles/intellectual-property/the-performance-right-to-a-fair-hearing/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/4426743 2009-02-28T00:00:00Z infly88 Blog …and other coast to coast request made by Neil Portnow, the president of NARAS, for performer royalties. The same announcement was made on last years award show. The case has been made many times why traditional radio should continue ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.infly88.cn/index.php/2009/03/01/dianne-wiest-another-grammy-awards-telecast/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-28:/commentary/4459036 2009-02-28T00:00:00Z Speaking Spacial My personal appologies for the long read but it is an imperative issue… For over 10 years, Spacial Audio has been at the forefront of providing Internet broadcast technologies and services. Over this time we have been an advocate of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.spacialdev.com/?p=59">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-25:/commentary/4426744 2009-02-25T00:00:00Z MUSICAL MUSINGS From Maggi &amp; Jim Dalton... begin quoted (news release) Recording Artists Spanning Genres and Decades Join Legislators to Kick Off Campaign to Create a Fair Performance Right on Radio Corporate radio loophole is unfair, unjustified, and un-American ...<br /><br /><a href="http://singingstring.blogspot.com/2009/02/support-peformance-rights-act.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-24:/commentary/4426745 2009-02-24T00:00:00Z Gonzaga Intellectual Property Law Association Blog Musical performing artists have never stood on the same footing as songwriters when it comes to copyright protection, but pending legislation introduced earlier this month is intended to alleviate part of that disparity. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gonzagaip.org/blog/?p=44">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-23:/commentary/4426742 2009-02-23T00:00:00Z Public Knowledge - Comments In reply to Performance Right for Sound Recordings Moves Forward, Questions Remain:. T/F? a) Fees to ascap and bmi currently paid by radio station compensate songwriters only. b) HR 848 would mandate payment to copyright holders (ie ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.publicknowledge.org/node/1982#comment-1422">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-19:/commentary/4426741 2009-02-19T00:00:00Z Technocratically Correct On February 16, 2009 a deal was reached that will lower the rates set in 2007 by the Copyright Royalty Board for Internet radio webcasters. In its 2007 decision, the board had significantly increased the rates that these operators were ...<br /><br /><a href="http://telecomandiplaw.blogspot.com/2009/02/royalty-board-lowers-rates-for-internet.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-16:/commentary/4358146 2009-02-16T00:00:00Z Boing Boing Between H.R.801 Fair Copyright in Research Works Act and H.R.848 Performance Rights Act it sure looks like Rep. Conyers doesn't work for any of the people that voted for him, just the people that line his pockets. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2009/02/16/scientific-publisher.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-14:/commentary/4319392 2009-02-14T00:00:00Z Digital Music Record Label Promotion Tags: grammy.com, H.R. 848, Indie artists, jeronimo black, major record labels, Music Promotion, Neil Portnow, Performance Rights Act, radio airplay royalites, record labels, succeed in today's music biz, The Recording Academy . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://startarecordlabel.wordpress.com/2009/02/14/radio-and-record-label-royalty-war-declared-at-2009-grammys/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-13:/commentary/5386951 2009-02-13T00:00:00Z Duncan Bucknell's site updates H R 848 Performance Rights Act: Performance right for sound recordings moves forward, questions remain (Public Knowledge). Copyright in characters – fuzzy idea / expression divide II (Spicy IP). US Copyright – Decisions ...<br /><br /><a href="http://duncanbucknell.com/ipthinktank.blog/569/General-GWiR-13-February-2009-from-IP-Think-Tank">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/4319394 2009-02-11T00:00:00Z boycott-riaa.com news "Although the proponents of H.R. 848 claim this bill is about compensating artists, in actuality at least half of this fee will go directly into the pockets of the big record labels, funneling billions of dollars to companies based ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.boycott-riaa.com/article/35635">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-11:/commentary/4308025 2009-02-11T00:00:00Z dmusic.com news "Although the proponents of H.R. 848 claim this bill is about compensating artists, in actuality at least half of this fee will go directly into the pockets of the big record labels, funneling billions of dollars to companies based ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.dmusic.com/article/35635">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-09:/commentary/4337097 2009-02-09T00:00:00Z Edinburg Politics H.R. 848 was filed with 19 co-sponsors, including Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Houston. Jackson-Lee is the only Texas co-sponsor to date. In contrast, 15 other Texas members of Congress have signaled their intentions to oppose the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.edinburgpolitics.com/2009/02/09/regional-mobility-authorities-would-post-their-full-agenda-packets-on-the-internet-under-legislation-being-developed-by-rep-flores/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-09:/commentary/4327894 2009-02-09T00:00:00Z John Gorman's Media Blog express strong opposition to H.R. 848 and respectfully request that you refrain from cosponsoring this legislation. Local radio broadcasters consider this fee a "performance tax" that will not only harm your local radio stations, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://gormanmediablog.blogspot.com/2009/02/radio-riaa-v-nab-two-wrongs-dont-make.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-08:/commentary/4269465 2009-02-08T00:00:00Z Harve Alan Media 4, the Performance Rights Act — H.R. 848 — is the latest iteration of a bipartisan bill that aims to secure a royalty for terrestrial radio airplay for vocalists and instrumentalists. While satellite, cable, and Internet broadcasters ...<br /><br /><a href="http://harvealan.blogspot.com/2009/02/another-grammy-awards-telecast.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-08:/commentary/4426734 2009-02-08T00:00:00Z Easy Idiot - get better knowledge Artists and record labels who have been agitating for parity with songwriters took a major step forward this past Wednesday when the House introduced HR 848 the “Performance Rights Actâ€*. The bill would require terrestrial broadcasters ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.easyidiottest.com/2009/02/08/performance-right-for-sound-recordings-moves-forward-questions-remain-2/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-07:/commentary/4286269 2009-02-07T00:00:00Z Public Knowledge - Blogging, Events, and... Artists and record labels who have been agitating for parity with songwriters took a major step forward this past Wednesday when the House introduced HR 848 the “Performance Rights Actâ€*. The bill would require terrestrial broadcasters ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.publicknowledge.org/~r/publicknowledge-fulltext/~3/534492755/1982">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-07:/commentary/4257909 2009-02-07T00:00:00Z politikly.com Details aren't out yet...but, this may be the 111th's opening salvo on reinsitituting the so-called Fairness Doctrine as a way to silence talk radio, which.<br /><br /><a href="http://politikly.com/2009/02/07/a-new-fairness-doctrine-law/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-07:/commentary/4260989 2009-02-07T00:00:00Z The Lime "Although the proponents of H.R. 848 claim this bill is about compensating artists, in actuality at least half of this fee will go directly into the pockets of the big record labels, funneling billions of dollars to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lime-in.net/2009/02/new-congressional-act-to-benefit.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-07:/commentary/4260990 2009-02-07T00:00:00Z Single Of The Day One of them was the person who started the bill HR 848, John Conyers. He had some very good points to make and it was great to be a part of a function where artists got to pose questions to law makers. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.singleoftheday.com/2009/02/07/and-so-it-rained/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-06:/commentary/4286270 2009-02-06T00:00:00Z CommLawBlog HR 848 was introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Darrell Issa (R-CA); other original co-sponsors are Howard Berman (D-CA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Jane Harman (D-CA), John Shadegg (R-AZ), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.commlawblog.com/2009/02/articles/intellectual-property/february-4-the-day-the-music-started-to-die/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-05:/commentary/4235775 2009-02-05T00:00:00Z RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter - articles... “Although the proponents of H.R. 848 claim this bill is about compensating artists, in actuality at least half of this fee will go directly into the pockets of the big record labels… Although the big record labels have seen their ...<br /><br /><a href="http://textpattern.kurthanson.com/articles/595/rain-0205-house-senate-both-re-intro-royalties-bills-for-radio">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-05:/commentary/4252214 2009-02-05T00:00:00Z Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... HR848 To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes. on OpenCongress.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h848/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-05:/commentary/4286272 2009-02-05T00:00:00Z Ex©lusive Rights The argument presented most consistently for a general performance right in sound recordings is that performers aren’t being compensated for their creative contributions. A good example of this is found in Rep. Conyers’ (D-Mich) press ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.exclusiverights.net/2009/02/sd-fla-grants-summary-judgment-against-plaintiffs-alleging-infringement-of-medical-forms/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-05:/commentary/4269467 2009-02-05T00:00:00Z BUM SQUAD DJZ WORLDWIDE Performance Right Act Reintroduced To Congress February 04, 2009 - Legal and Management By Ed Christman, NY As expected the Performance Right Act has been reintroduced jointly to Congress today with Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), ...<br /><br /><a href="http://bumsquaddjz.blogspot.com/2009/02/music-news-performance-right-act.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-05:/commentary/4235776 2009-02-05T00:00:00Z Radio Facts Blog “Although the proponents of H.R. 848 claim this bill is about compensating artists, in actuality at least half of this fee will go directly into the pockets of the big record labels, funneling billions of dollars to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.radiofacts.com/2009/02/05/nab-urges-congress-to-oppose-record-label-bailout/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-04:/commentary/4269466 2009-02-04T00:00:00Z Billboard.biz - Publishing Industry News "Although the proponents of H.R. 848 claim this bill is about compensating artists, in actuality at least half of this fee will go directly into the pockets of the big record labels, funneling billions of dollars to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i040c1ac9536ad53cd5b20962dcf8d5b8">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-04:/commentary/4286271 2009-02-04T00:00:00Z RADIO ONLINE News He continued, "Although the proponents of H.R. 848 claim this bill is about compensating artists, in actuality at least half of this fee will go directly into the pockets of the big record labels, funneling billions of dollars to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/$rol.exe/headline_id=b11371">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-04:/commentary/4280247 2009-02-04T00:00:00Z Billboard.biz - Publishing Industry News "Although the proponents of H.R. 848 claim this bill is about compensating artists, in actuality at least half of this fee will go directly into the pockets of the big record labels, funneling billions of dollars to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i040c1ac9536ad53ceed6a07f8f70044d">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-03:/commentary/4426730 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Subject Group: Immigration US Congress: HR 848, The Performance Rights Act.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200514642.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-03:/commentary/4912229 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... US Congress: HR 848, The Performance Rights Act.<br /><br /><a href="http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200514642.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-03:/commentary/4235773 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us A bill in the US Congress: To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-848">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-03:/commentary/4235774 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... US Congress: HR 848, To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_848.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-03:/commentary/4358147 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z Open Congress : Senate Judiciary - Major... H.R. 848 was filed with 19 co-sponsors, including Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Houston. Jackson-Lee is the only Texas co-sponsor to date. In contrast, 15 other Texas members of Congress have ... Was this article useful? Yes or No ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s379/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-02-03:/commentary/4286268 2009-02-03T00:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - New Laws US Congress: HR 848, To provide parity in radio performance rights under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes.<br /><br /><a href="http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_848.html">Go to article</a>