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May 20, 2009
Conyers Explains Performance Rights Act Support
With pressure mounting, Rep. JOHN CONYERS, JR., attempted to explain last week, his ongoing support of The Performance Fee legislation, known as H.R. 848. "As everyone in this room knows, the Performance Rights Act is one of my top priorities this … more »
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May 13, 2009
Performance Royalty Bill Passes House Committee
The Performance Rights Act, H.R. 848, was passed out of The House Judiciary Committee earlier this MORNING in a 21-9 vote. The bill, which essentially ends radio's royalty exemption, has been amended to spare low-revenue stations from being unduly … more »
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May 13, 2009
Urban Radio Protests Performance Fee Legislation
Over the objections of some African-American radio stations in his home state of MICHIGAN, Rep. JOHN CONYERS will try to move a bill TODAY through his House Judiciary Committee requiring over-the-air radio stations to pay royalties to performing artists, … more »
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May 12, 2009
Cathy Hughes Seeks Support In Opposing Tax Performance Bill
CATHY HUGHES, CEO and Founder of RADIO ONE is seeking to call attention to THE JOHN CONYERS PERFORMANCE TAX BILL and a situation which affects many African-American owners. Ms HUGHES claims this bill could “put many black owned radio stations out … more »
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May 12, 2009
Minority Broadcasters, NAB Fight Performance Fee
The REV. AL SHARPTON, host of his own program on RADIO ONE, is calling on listeners to contact U.S. Rep. JOHN CONYERS, D-MI., chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, to voice their concerns about the impact of a proposed performance fee on minority … more »
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May 7, 2009
Groups Press Minority Radio Converns On Performance Royalty
A number of civil rights group have banded together to fight the looming performance royalty bills now in Congress. THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, RAINBOW PUSH COALITION and the LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW today urged the … more »
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April 27, 2009
XM's Madison Hosts Special On Obama's First 100 Days
XM SATELLITE RADIO Talk "THE POWER" host JOE MADISON will offer a special edition of his show on THURSDAY (4/30) reviewing President OBAMA's first 100 days in office. "THE POWER BREAKFAST," airing at 6a ET, will include live panel … more »
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March 31, 2009
Seven House Chairs Support Performance Rights Act
Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives -- the Performance Rights Act -- now enjoys the support of seven committee chairmen in the House of Representatives. The Performance Rights Act was introduced by Rep. JOHN CONYERS (Judiciary) and is … more »
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March 25, 2009
Shield Law Heads To House Floor
Another federal shield law bill has passed the HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE and will go to the House floor for a vote. The "Free Flow of Information Act" (HR 985) is in its second round in the House, having passed last year only to end up failing … more »
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March 2, 2009
â??Performance Rights Actâ?? Hearing In House Set
Another battleground has been set in the Radio Performance Rights War, as House Judiciary Committee chairman JOHN CONYERS has scheduled a hearing by the committee on MARCH 4th at 10a. For the record, CONYERS is an ardent supporter of the Performance … more »