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Moguls Have Reason To Fear Congress
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Moguls Have Reason To Fear Congress News reports say the Democratic Caucus voted today for U.S Rep. Henry Waxman to replace Rep. John Dingell as chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, which oversees the FCC and other other communications issues. Dingell was seen as ridiculously friendly to the handful of moguls who maintain a stranglehold on the infotainment industry. Now there's hope LA's outspoken and fearless broadcasting critic uses the panel to crack down on Big Media's run amok power and manipulations. The public has never needed Waxman more than now. UPDATE: I'm amazed that Variety thinks Waxman will be Big Media's newest best friend.
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Henry Waxman Gets Chair of House Energy & Commerce Committee Which Oversees FCC
http://iamatvjunkie.typepad.com/i_am_a_tv_junkie_a_blog_f/20...Washington Post: On a 137-122 vote, Waxman dethroned Dingell from a post he has held as either chairman or ranking Democrat since 1981. He is the most prominent supporter of his home state's auto industry and has feuded with junior committee members,
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