FCC Hearing on Media Consolidation, Seattle - Nov 2007 (6)

The commissioners of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) are moving toward a consolidation of American Media. That means that a one big media company can own all newspapers, radio, and TV stations in one community, controlling all the news, media, and entertainment, and it's content.
This may be decided in December 2007.

Several hearings were held with short notice. The one in Seattle on November 9, 2007 was set up with only 5 days notice. Still, over 1000 people attended. Over 275 people signed up for public testimony, which went on past 1 am.

Each person was allowed up to 2 minutes. This and other uploaded videos are their testimony. (Not covered by the big media outlets) -- this is one of the few places where you can hear their non-censored views.

IFARA.TV & Portland Community Media:
Fred Schaich & Gregory Fowler

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News & Politics

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