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Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News: Rep. Eshoo to push for Fairness Doctrine
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias: Congresswoman Pushes for Return of 'Fairness Doctrine' and Extend It to Cable and Satellite
Say Anything: Here It Comes: Democrat Congresswoman Will Try To Bring Back The Fairness Doctrine
Rep. Eshoo to push for Fairness Doctrine
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News —
... slant of a commentator were entitled to free air time to give contrasting points of view, usually in the same time slot as the original broadcast. The doctrine was repealed by the Reagan administration's Federal Communications Commission in 1987, and a year later, Rush Limbaugh's show went national, ushering in a new form of AM radio. ... Eshoo said she would recommend the doctrine be applied not only to radio and TV broadcasts, but also to cable and satellite services. Read more: http://sfppc.blogspot.com/2008/12/rep-eshoo-to-push-for... The original source, the Palo Alto ...
Congresswoman Pushes for Return of 'Fairness Doctrine' and Extend It to Cable and Satellite
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias —
... Although president-elect Barack Obama has stated that he is opposed to the reimposition of the so-called Fairness Doctrine, it remains to be seen if he can resist the pressure of Congress to bring back a measure that many on the left favor because they claim it will "Hush Rush." Leading the charge for bringing back the Fairness Doctrine is Congresswoman Anna Eshoo of California. According to this report, Eshoo not only wants to bring it back but to extend it to absurdly include cable and satellite where public airwaves are not even ...
Here It Comes: Democrat Congresswoman Will Try To Bring Back The Fairness Doctrine
Say Anything —
... The liberal left in general keeps trying to tell us that nobody wants to bring back the Fairness Doctrine. Yet again and again evidence surfaces to suggest that they will, in fact, try to do just that. ...
Congresswoman Promises to Push Fairness Doctrine
Gateway Pundit —
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (Democrat-CA) promised to expand the Fairness Doctrine this coming year. The move would silence talk radio. She also wants to expand the legislation to include cable and satellite TV. The SFP Press Club reported: Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (pictured), D-Palo Alto, said Monday she will work to restore the Fairness Doctrine and have it apply to cable and satellite programming as well as radio and TV. “I’ll work on bringing it back. I still believe in it,” Eshoo told the Daily Post in ...
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism
Wizbang —
... Now it's not about Obama running late. It's about the reporter wasting his question. What a thoughtful gesture! The press better play nice or Congress and President-Elect Obama will really fix their little red wagon.
Fairness Doctrine, redux
Political Animal —
FAIRNESS DOCTRINE, REDUX.... This will probably cause some far-right heartburn, and will no doubt serve as the basis for countless conservative fundraising letters, but it's very likely to be meaningless, as a practical matter. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, said Monday she will work to restore the Fairness Doctrine and have it apply to cable and satellite programming as well as radio and TV. "I'll work on bringing it back. I still believe in it," Eshoo told the Daily Post in Palo Alto. [...] Eshoo said she would recommend the doctrine be applied not only to radio and ...
Here They Come
Vodkapundit —
... Alto, said Monday she will work to restore the Fairness Doctrine and have it apply to cable and satellite programming as well as radio and TV. “I’ll work on bringing it back. I still believe in it,” Eshoo told the Daily Post in Palo Alto. UPDATE : And don’t forget, we’re only one FEC decision away from having blogging count as contributions-in-kind to election campaigns. Raise a toast to the First Amendment — it was nice knowing you. Anyone still think I’m paranoid? Full story here , including this gem: “It should and will affect everyone,” she said. Yes, it would. Tagged ...
Restore The Fairness Doctrine and Apply To ALL Programming - Are You Fraking Kidding Flap?
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
... There were warnings about the restoration of The Fairness Doctrine after the election of Barack Obama and the overwhelming Democrat victory in the Congress. Although Barack Obama has said he opposes reinstatement of it, we all know how he can change his mind.
Also, Flap poo-pooed the idea because technology really had passed The Fairness Doctrine by.
Now, however, comes a new proposal by a California Congresswoman, Anna Eshoo which gives Flap pause.
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, said Monday she will work to restore ...
Is the first amendment just there to look pretty?
Dean's World —
... My representative in Congress speaks out against Freedom of the Press. Well, unless you consider a federal mandate that all broadcast media (including broadcasts over privately-owned networks) give equal time to their political opponents to be consistant with freedom of the press. ...
Still think they’re not serious?
Cold Fury —
About junking yet another of the Bill of Rights and effectively ending freedom of speech , I mean: Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, said Monday she will work to restore the Fairness Doctrine and have it apply to cable and satellite programming as well as radio and TV. “I’ll work on bringing it back. I still believe in it,” Eshoo told the Daily Post in Palo Alto. Well, of course you do. You’re a liberal Democrat — and so, when it comes to freedom of speech and dissent, you’re eternally opposed to it. (Via ...
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) demands censorship of conservatives
Doug Ross @ Journal —
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-Gesundheit) wants to resurrect and strengthen The Fairness Doctrine . And besides covering talk radio, she would like to censor cable, satellite programming and broadcast television. Because there's nothing more important for Congress to work on, apparently. No high priority economic mess, for instance. [image] “I’ll work on bringing it back. I still believe in it,” Eshoo told the Daily Post in Palo Alto. The Fairness Doctrine required TV and radio stations to balance opposing points of view. It meant that those who disagreed with the ...
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D! D! D! CA-14) is an idiot.
RedState: Conservative News and Community —
Not because she wants to bring back the “Fairness Doctrine.” That’s merely idiotic of her. No, she’s an idiot because she wants to extend it to cable and satellite stations.
I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP:
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (pictured), D-Palo Alto, said Monday she will work to restore the Fairness Doctrine and have it apply to cable and satellite programming as well as radio and TV.
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Eshoo said she would recommend the doctrine be applied not only to radio and ...
Battle Lines Being Drawn in Fight Over Fairness Doctrine
Pajamas Media —
... , “It’s time to reinstitute the Fairness Doctrine.” And just this week, Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA), a prominent member of the House Subcommittee that may take up the Fairness Doctrine next year, said that she wanted to bring it back . “I still believe in it,” Eshoo told the Daily Post in Palo Alto. Why do they say it’s needed? They claim the federal government must ensure local stations fully cover local news and topics of the day. However, those promoting the new Fairness Doctrine come from the politically correct left, which is incensed that conservative-minded talk ...
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) demands censorship of conservatives
THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS —
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-Gesundheit) wants to salvage and strengthen The Fairness Doctrine. And besides suppressing talk radio, she would also like to censor cable, satellite programming and broadcast television. Because there's nothing more important for Congress to work on, apparently. No high priority economic mess, for instance. ...
