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FCC Improves Broadband Data Collection

June 13, 2008

WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission published a "Report and Order" that makes sweeping changes to the way it collects data concerning the deployment and adoption of broadband technologies.

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Free Press: 'Comcast Is Not Above the Law'

June 13, 2008

WASHINGTON -- In legal memoranda filed with the Federal Communications Commission last night, Free Press presented definitive legal support for the federal agency’s authority to protect consumers' right to an open Internet.

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Bill Moyers: 'Journalism in Profound Crisis'

June 7, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS -- Today, legendary journalist <strong>Bill Moyers</strong> electrified an audience of more than 3,500 in Minneapolis, calling the media reform movement "the most significant citizens' movement to emerge in this new century."

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Senate Bill Would Block Pentagon Propaganda

June 10, 2008

WASHINGTON -- On Monday, Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) introduced S. 3099, a bill that prohibits the Defense Department from using government funds to spread propaganda.

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Senate Bill Would Block Pentagon Propaganda

June 10, 2008

On Monday, Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) introduced S. 3099, a bill that prohibits the Defense Department from using government funds to spread propaganda.

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Minneapolis Event Showcases Media Reform Movement

June 6, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS -- Today, more than 3,000 people from across the country are gathered in Minneapolis for the National Conference for Media Reform -- an extraordinary event showcasing the growing movement to create more accountable, democratic and diverse media.

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Free Press Hosts National Conference for Media Reform

June 5, 2008

<p> MINNEAPOLIS -- On June 6-8, a broad array of policymakers, scholars, media producers, grassroots activists and concerned citizens will gather in Minneapolis for the 2008 National Conference for Media Reform. This landmark event -- hosted by Free Press at the Minneapolis Convention Center -- will bring together growing movement to create a more accountable, democratic and diverse media. </p>

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Free Press Urges Careful Scrutiny on Verizon/Alltel Merger

June 5, 2008

WASHINGTON -- Today, Verizon Wireless agreed to buy Alltel Corp. for $5.9 billion. According to the Associated Press, this deal would make Verizon the largest cellular carrier in the United States. Ben Scott, policy director of Free Press, made the following statement:

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