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Obama still opposes Fairness Doctrine
OBAMA STILL OPPOSES FAIRNESS DOCTRINE.... One would like to think a development like this one would put the matter to rest. President Obama opposes any move to bring back the so-called Fairness Doctrine, a spokesman told FOXNews.com Wednesday. The statement...
White House: Obama Opposes 'Fairness Doctrine' Revival - First 100 Days of Presidency - ...
foxnews.com — President Obama opposes any move to bring back the so-called Fairness Doctrine, a spokesman told FOXNews.com Wednesday.... The statement is the first definitive stance the administration has taken since an aide told an industry publication last summer ... (more) White House: Obama Opposes 'Fairness Doctrine' Revival  ...
Rush Limbaugh Says Barack Obama Should Not Impose the Fairness Doctrine on Talk Radio
online.wsj.com — RUSH LIMBAUGH Dear President Obama: I have a straightforward question, which I hope you will answer in... a straightforward way: Is it your intention to censor talk radio through a variety of contrivances, such as "local content," "diversity of ... (more) Rush Limbaugh Says Barack Obama Should Not Impose the ...
Obama Plans to Impose Fairness Doctrine, Impose Restrictions on Speech
Obama Plans to Impose Fairness Doctrine, Impose Restrictions on Speech
hotair.com — According to reports, the FCC has been meeting with Henry Waxman to discuss bringing back the Fairness... Doctrine, a proposal that would make the government regulate what can and can't be said in the media. Sources say they may try to expand it beyond the radio and into print and web media as well. (more) Obama Plans to Impose Fairness Doctrine, Impose ...
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Dear Rush Limbaugh, Why Are You Hell-Bent On Protecting A Radio Market That Limits Free Speech?
Think Progress — ... ). In a statement that should have officially killed off the right-wing panic, the White House emphasized this week, “As the president stated during the campaign, he does not believe the Fairness Doctrine should be reinstated.” ...

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