S.34 - Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009

A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. as introduced.
  • Popular: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Official Summary

1/6/2009--Introduced.Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of any Act, from having the authority to require broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controve

Official Summary

1/6/2009--Introduced.Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding any other provision of any Act, from having the authority to require broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance, commonly referred to as the Fairness Doctrine.

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Organizations Supporting S.34

  • One Nation Under God
  • Vision America
  • Arkansas Republican Assembly
  • American Center for Law & Justice
  • Center for Individual Freedom

Organizations Opposing S.34

  • Peace Team
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