Rep. Sanders Sponsors Bill To Prevent Government Censorship of Cable T.V. and Internet

Rep. Sanders Sponsors Bill To Prevent Government Censorship of Cable T.V. and Internet Content

Legislation Will Protect Consumers' Right to View Popular Television Programs and Websites

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WASHINGTON - Rep. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced the introduction of legislation to prevent the government from censoring the content on popular cable T.V. shows and Internet websites. Sanders' proposal is in response to recently approved House legislation increasing Federal Communication Commission (FCC) "indecency" fines for broadcast television and radio. The Senate is considering companion legislation and some in the Senate have proposed imposing these same "indecency" regulations on programming provided over cable, satellite, and the Internet. If this proposal were adopted, Americans would be unable to view popular shows like The Sopranos and The Daily Show or would only be able to watch them late at night.