Senate votes to repeal media ownership rules
The Senate approved a 55 to 40 measure to undo FCC ownership regulations on newspapers and TV and radio outlets. Critics warn mergers could harm diversity and local viewpoints while the White House veto threat looms and a congressional veto would require House approval and the president’s signature.
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Trial begins for tractor protester who halted Washington
Dwight Watson a 50 year old North Carolina farmer defends himself in U S District Court after driving a tractor to a pond on the National Mall and staying two days as police watched. He is charged with making a false explosive threat and destroying government property but no explosives were found a practice grenade was recovered. Jury selection was delayed a day and Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson warned him against using the trial to voice grievances. Watson sought to subpoena former President Clinton and ex Governor Jesse Ventura. He explained his protest against federal policy harming the tobacco industry and his family’s finances.
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Appeals court weighs music industry subpoenas in file sharing case
A U S appeals court debated use of copyright subpoenas to pursue computer users who download songs. Judge Roberts pressed RIAA and Verizon on whether online file sharing differs from a home library left open, noting piracy profits.
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