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Disney wins 20 year copyright extension push
Washington AP reports Disney secured a 20 year extension to U.S. copyrights, now totaling 95 years for corporations. Congress passed the measure awaiting President Clinton's signature after heavy lobbying by Disney executives and the MPAA. The change may broaden fair use for libraries and archives in the final two decades.
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Howard Coble
R-N.c
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