U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo - Democrat representing Palo Alto, California - says she'll work to bring back the Fairness Doctrine ("I'll work on bringing it back. I still believe in it"). Not only that, but she wants to take it to a new level and have it apply to cable and satellite services as well as over-the-air radio and TV:
"It should and will affect everyone."
What you'll hear is that she probably stands little chance of getting her way, which is probably true. You'll also hear that Barack Obama doesn't support the Fairness Doctrine, which is true. However, what you won't hear is that Obama supports "localism" and supports efforts to fight "media consolidation". Those two related items would have the same effect as the FD but without its negative connotations.
Wed, 12/17/2008 - 11:14 · Importance: 9
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