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Monday, September 29, 2008
Politics Pandora Plea
Posted by Unpaid Arts Intern on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 2:55 PM
Pandora Radio is flexing its muscle and imploring its users, and anyone else in line with the majesty of Internet radio, to pass the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008 through the United States Senate. The bill concerns the issue of royalties being paid to artists, and is designed to provide an extension so Pandora, SoundExchange and the RIAA can reach an agreement. Here's the rundown from Pandora founder Tim Westergren:
...thanks to the extraordinary support of many Pandora listeners, we took a giant step forward when the House of Representatives supported Pandora and Internet radio and passed the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008. Now we need your help so that the Senate will pass it also - and quickly... The finish line is in sight!
Please call your Senators Monday morning starting at 9:00 (Eastern) and ask them to support the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008.
The person who answers the phone in your Senator's office may ask for the bill number - it's H.R. 7084 (if they ask for a Senate bill number, you can assure them that in this unusual case, the Senate is actually voting on the House bill number).Senator Barbara Boxer: (202) 224-3553
Senator Dianne Feinstein: (202) 224-3841
If the phone is busy, please try again until you get through. These calls really do make a difference.
Thanks so much for you ongoing support.
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I love Pandora, thanks for posting this info I hadn't been there in a while and was out of the loop.
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