Begin typing here...Gentlemen, I would like to go on the record in opposition to the tax on Radio and the Free Speach Ammendment (ie government mandates, on equil time ) i am of the opinion that talk radio is one of the last bastions for "no spin" information about important events that are shaping our nation. i am of the opinion that there is a movement in this country to slience those who oppose the policies and...
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Begin typing here..To whom it may concern: I am writing to ask you to oppose the creation of a new Tax on Radio in the form of a performance fee that will be forced on local radio stations if H.R. 848/S. 379 were to become law. H.R. 848/S. 379 would lead to disastrous consequences for the radio industry and would force many radio stations out of business, result in job loss and less diversity on the air. There is no...
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Begin typing here...I to do NOT want this Bill: Hr 848 passed. We are being stripped of our freedom of speech. I am a saved and spiritual person. I live my daily bread by listening to the gospel and living the gospel. I keep my gospel tuned in 24-7-52-365, and never turn off my radio. When my spirit is broken, the words and music of the gospel keep me going daily. I was one of those children affected when pray was...
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I am adamantly opposed to the tax on radio stations and am surprised by your supposed support of the initiative. This will be the end to gospel radio since the majority of parent companies that have gospel programs do so at a financial lost. Let's not even discuss how this could potentially affect alternative and/or college stations across the US. Please reconsider the negative impact the bill could have on the...
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I am a regular radio listener that appreciates having inspirational music while communting throughout Houston with my family. The large and more popular radio stations often play what I would consider inapproriate material that I am embarassed to have my children listen to while traveling in the car. I agree that musicians deserve to be paid for their music; however, HR848 appears to be running our smaller music...
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I oppose this bill. Please do not let such a bill waste the already limited US funds. Please vote...
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To whom it may concern: I am writing to ask you to oppose the creation of a new Tax on Radio in the form of a performance fee that will be forced on local radio stations if H.R. 848/S. 379 were to become law. H.R. 848/S. 379 would lead to disastrous consequences for the radio industry and would force many radio stations out of business, result in job loss and less diversity on the air. There is no greater threat to the...
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