Senator Jim DeMint to Force Vote on Bill Banning Fairness Doctrine
Is it just me, or is Jim DeMint one of the only conservatives with guts on the Hill? Every time I turn around he’s showing off his conservative cajones.…or at least just making great points without political correctness.
DeMint, chairman of the Senate Steering Committee, said on Feb. 19 he will offer the Broadcaster Freedom Act as an amendment to the D.C. Voting Rights bill next week. The Broadcaster Freedom Act was introduced by Republican lawmakers last month and prevents the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine.
“I’m glad President Obama finally confirmed his opposition to the Fairness Doctrine, which attacks the right of free speech on talk radio, but many Democrats in Congress are still pushing it,” DeMint said. “With the support of the new administration, now is the time for Congress to take a stand against this kind of censorship. I intend to seek a vote on this amendment next week so every senator is on record: Do you support free speech or do you want to silence voices you disagree with?”
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Posted by Jay on February 19, 2009 11:55 pm
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Maybe they will pass under a different name than the “Fairness Doctrine”, since a lot of people know what that actually does by now.
They could call it the Happiness, Puppies and Ice Cream Act.