Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Senate votes to repeal FCC decision
The Senate approved a resolution Tuesday to repeal media ownership rules critics say could lead to a wave of mergers and ultimately stifle diversity and local viewpoints in news and entertainment.
Defying a White House veto threat, the Senate voted 55-40 to undo changes to Federal Communications Commission regulations governing ownership of newspapers and television and radio stations. Those rules already have been placed on hold by a federal appeals court.
Opponents have chosen an unusual legislative path to try to overturn the rules. To succeed, the resolution -- called a ``congressional veto'' -- needs majority approval in the Senate and House as well as President Bush's signature. If Bush vetoed the resolution, it would take a two-thirds majority in the House and Senate to override.
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posted by chris at 12:13 PM
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