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“Fairness Doctrine” Would Be Banned under Senate Amendment

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“The Senate approved an amendment Thursday that would outlaw the so-called ‘Fairness Doctrine,’ an off-the-books policy that once required broadcasters to air opposing viewpoints on controversial issues.” (Fox News ^[1], Friday)

Good riddance.

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“Fairness Doctrine, R.I.P.” ^[2] by Jorge Amador

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URL to article: http://www.fee.org/articles/in-brief/fairness-doctrine-banned-senate-amendment/

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[1] Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/02/26/demint-tries-prevent-fairness-doctrine-revival/

[2] “Fairness Doctrine, R.I.P.”: http://www.thefreemanonline.org/columns/fairness-doctrine-rip/

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