Thursday, June 19, 2003

And to think, a republic is a co-sponser on this..... Panel Votes to Overturn Some New F.C.C. Rules. The Senate Commerce Committee voted today to overturn parts of a Federal Communications Commission decision freeing media companies from decades-old ownership limits. By The Associated Press. [New York Times: Business] ""If made into law, the change could force companies like Clear Channel, the country's largest radio chain with 1,200 stations, to sell stations in markets where they exceed ownership limits."" ""The airwaves belong to the people,'' Dorgan said. ``The FCC ignores that requirement and advances corporate interests at the expense of the public's interest.''" 6:13:47 PM    Talk to me! []

Definetly a good start... McDonald's Curbs Antibiotic Use in Meat. The fast-food giant announced a new policy on the use of antibiotics in food animals after a year of consultations with environmental, science and consumer groups. By The Associated Press. [New York Times: Business] 5:48:04 PM    Talk to me! []

Why does this not suprise me at all? Report by the E.P.A. Leaves Out Data on Climate Change. After editing by the White House, a section describing risks from rising global temperatures has been whittled to a few noncommittal paragraphs. By Andrew C. Revkin with Katharine Q. Seelye. [New York Times: Politics] 1:26:09 AM    Talk to me! []

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