It Is Your Call: Stop Murdoch Today
It is your call. The action of a quarter-million citizens like you pushed the Senate Commerce Committee to unanimously pass the congressional veto that would overturn the FCC’s big media handout. The next step is a vote by the full Senate - we don’t know when that’ll happen but we need to line up support now. Your call today could make all the difference.
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Picking up the phone is the most effective way to influence your member of Congress. Your Senator could cast the deciding vote to reject the FCC decision and stop tycoons like Rupert Murdoch from setting the news agenda. Can you take a moment to call your senator today?
Call Your Senator: Save Local Voices. Stop Big Media.
This bill couldn’t have come at a more important moment. Rupert Murdoch is trying to buy Newsday, which would be his third New York newspaper. (Murdoch already owns the New York Post, the Wall Street Journal and two television stations in this one media market!)
The FCC’s own data shows that allowing one company to own a major newspaper and broadcast station in a community leads to less local news overall. We also know that more consolidation leads to cuts in newsroom staff and erodes quality journalism.
We can stop consolidation by passing the resolution of disapproval. To do that, we need your help right now. We have tips and talking points available for you.
Make a Call: Stop Rupert Murdoch and Big Media.
We’ve already secured 25 Senate supporters, and we need you to convince your senator to tip the Senate vote against Rupert Murdoch and the other media giants. Your Senator could be the swing voter on the resolution. If your Senator is already on the bill (Click here to check: http://tinyurl.com/63wdbf) then call and thank them for their leadership.
