FCC May Aid Indies
01/12/07
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(CMJ) In what could be a landmark decision in favor of independent music, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering an internal proposal that would require commercial broadcasters to reserve a certain amount of airtime for independently produced music, the Hollywood Reporter revealed today. The proposal comes in the wake of recent payola scandals involving the nations major record labels and largest broadcasting conglomerates[see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story
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