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Media Reform & Internet Freedom News

Nation’s Telecom Laws Hinge on Outcome of Texas Bill	8/3/2005
With competition growing for the market of combined television, internet and phone services, phone companies are in a pitched battle in the Texas Legislature with the cable industry over local telecommunications controls.
Diverse Coalition Protests New FCC Rules On Media Ownership	5/27/2003
A coalition of consumer advocates, a gun-rights group, and Texas musicians joined together outside the headquarters of Clear Channel Communications today to oppose proposed new rules by the Federal Communications Commission that would allow media conglomerates to buy up more radio stations, newspapers and television stations.
Retailers Misleading Consumers on the Digital Television (DTV) Transition	2/19/2008
In one year, 22 million Americans who rely on free over-the-air analog broadcasting – including many elderly and other vulnerable populations – will be at risk of losing access to TV, which for many is a primary source of news and emergency information as well as entertainment.
AT&T Merger Concessions Send Strong Message to Congress – Protect Internet Freedom	1/2/2007
Late Thursday night AT&T filed a letter of commitment to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finally declaring that it would keep the Internet open and free of gatekeepers by agreeing to follow Net Neutrality.