Thread: Pence amendment against Fairness Doctrine passes

The "Fairness Doctrine" Loses

[Ramesh Ponnuru]

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The House votes 309-115 for a Mike Pence amendment barring the FCC from imposing it.

06/28 07:32 PM

Can someone find out who voted against this?
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Pence Amendment Passes House 309-115

June 29, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence issued the following statement today after the Pence-Hensarling-Flake Amendment passed the House of Representatives. The amendment to the Financial Services Appropriations bill prohibits funds from being used by the Federal Communications Commission to impose the Fairness Doctrine on broadcasters. The amendment passed 309-115.

Pence's remarks on the victory are below:

"Today the House of Representatives affirmed that freedom will continue to reign on the airwaves of America. Thanks to the support of 308 of my colleagues, Congress has ensured that the Fairness Doctrine will remain in the grave for now. This was a resounding victory for free speech.

"However, the fight for freedom on the American airwaves is not over. With many still hoping to resurrect this archaic doctrine of unfairness, we must continue to stay on the offense. Tonight I will introduce the 'Broadcaster Freedom Act' to ensure that the victory we experienced on the House floor today extends to future generations.

"I thank all my colleagues, especially the Republican leadership in the House for delivering this resounding victory for the freedom of speech."

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