Senator Boxer exposes FCC coverup

Senator Barbara Boxer revealed in a committee meeting on September 14, 2006, that the FCC ordered "its staff to destroy all copies of a draft study that suggested greater concentration of media ownership would hurt local TV news coverage, a former lawyer at the agency says."
AP story on MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14836500/

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[ScottKin]

And What? Barbara Boxer is honest, truthfull and ethical? Ms. Boxer would know something ethical if it smacked her in the toucas! Look what the 60's free-love/free-drugs liberal-think created: a brand of politician who will smarm and b%*ch her way to the top of the political dung-heap that is the Democratic Party.

[santaclaracounty]

I wouldn't get into "dung-heaps" as we just yesterday had ANOTHER GOP elected official pleading guilty to breaking the law (Ney, who is an Ohio congressman).

Your comment shows yet again why the GOP is so out of touch with mainstream America, blanket nonsubstantiated accusations just don't make it anymore ScottKin, but then again he facts aren't going to help you much either.

[djangst]

The video is not tracking to the audio. Needs to be redone.

[santaclaracounty]

It is off, but the best I could do given the situation..if you would like to help that works too : )

[Kristal Campbell]

Dont called the fcc christian im a christian and those bastards dont represent me Jesus himself didnt even regulate free speech he believe people should have a choice between good and evil .if people are sheltered they cant express free will do not call those assholes christian.

[hurleyvillain]

Go Babs!!! She's my hero.

[AngellicalGirl]

You want real change, vote for Larry Naritelli for Governor, a Tea Party favorite. Another favorite is John Eastman as Attorney General, to replace Jerry Brown. And Chuck DeVore to replace Senator Barbara Boxer. Now is the time to vote for real change in California!

[seanseanseanseansean]

Thanks Boxer for exposing their coverup! Big Media is controlling the FCC's policymaking. Make sure the FCC has strict oversight. We're counting on you.

[Pearson]

i'm atheist and I'll 1-up that

[Jack Vogel]

1st Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

This means that the FCC inherently illegal.

[damienknox]

politically motivated censorship is something that we as a country, (USA) have to come together and take a firm stand against it.

[Carol Mack]

It is clark kent... the FCC took his glasses away.

[Firestarthe]

INTERNET FTW

[Firestarthe]

more local news? FUCK LOCAL NEWS.