Michael Powell's gotta be pissed.

[sisyphusshrugged]

FCC's media rules dealt another blow
Opposition in House and Senate grows
By Jeffry Bartash, CBS.MarketWatch.com

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - U.S. lawmakers opposed to new regulations that would let media firms buy more properties have stepped up efforts to derail the controversial changes.

On Wednesday, a House committee effectively voted to bar the new rules from taking effect. The vote follows a move by a group of senators to utilize an obscure law, called a "resolution of disapproval," also aimed at defeating the rule changes.

The bill still faces opposition from the Republican leadership in the House and a likely veto threat from the White House. Still, the latest maneuverings indicate that the attempt to roll back the new media-ownership regulations is gaining momentum.

In a 40-25 vote, the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment to a spending bill that would deny funds to the Federal Communications Commission if it sought to implement the changes...


The really interesting thing about this story is that CBS is reporting it...

Comments

[incendiarymind.livejournal.com]

This is incredible news! I am so glad that these bills have gotten huge bipartisan support. I remember when I first wrote about this back in May, it seemed like a lost cause. But, the more that goes on after the rulings the more I have to smile. Maybe lawmakers see what's good for the country after all!